Supreme Court of Canada validates Phonegate class action against Apple and Samsung

The Phonegate Alert association celebrates a significant legal victory after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed appeal applications from Apple and Samsung on May 29, 2025. This ruling, following a 2019 investigation revealing excessive radiation levels in their smartphones, poses serious risks to both companies amid ongoing legal proceedings in Quebec.

Meta’s Internal Research

What The Company Learned About Social Media and Harms to Mental Health from Dozens of Internal Studies. Compiled by Bennett Sippel, Nikolaus Greb, Emma Park, Zach Rausch, and Jonathan Haidt at the Tech and Society Lab at NYU Stern. Date launched: January 13, 2026. Last updated: February 18, 2026. Brief Summary In this project we … Continue reading Meta’s Internal Research

Please join us in promoting “OFF February 2026”

Mobilising Humanity Against Tech Alienation. OFF is a global movement dedicated to combating rising technological alienation and reclaiming control over our lives — together. Digital technologies have embedded themselves into nearly every facet of our daily lives – often failing to keep its promises. Without even realising it, we’ve been "used" by it — instead … Continue reading Please join us in promoting “OFF February 2026”

Smartphones? Drogen für die Kinder

René Scheu's column addresses the addictive impact of smartphones on children and adolescents, comparing their developmental ability to delay gratification with that of adults. He warns of a silent drug epidemic caused by these devices, urging parents and educators to recognize the responsibility of managing their usage, given its detrimental effects on brain development.