By B.N. Frank American tech insiders (aka “Silicon Valley Parents”) have been limiting their own children’s use and exposure to technology for years. It has…
By B.N. Frank Even though tech companies, enthusiasts, and proponents (including legislators and government agencies) continue to promote smart cities, smart streetlights, smart thermostats, smart…
By B.N. Frank Earlier this summer, research revealed that smart thermostats could be damaging local power grids. Since utility companies, regulators, and others continue to…
By B.N. Frank Utility companies, regulators, and various experts continue to warn that American power grids are extremely vulnerable and prone to blackouts (see 1,…
By B.N. Frank Warnings about kids’ increasing use of screens have been cited by various experts over the years. Nevertheless, half of parents aren’t aware…
The WEF’s Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance is the largest global initiative that represents over 200,000 cities, local governments, research institutions, non-profit organizations…
By B.N. Frank American opposition to “Smart Cities” and all the costs, risks and privacy violations associated with them has been ongoing for years (see…
By B.N. Frank Wireless aka “Smart” wearables collect data on wearers, hence they are privacy invasive. If you’re not concerned about your privacy, some wireless…
By B.N. Frank Due to health and safety risks, some health professionals and scientists recommend only using ultrasound technology when it’s absolutely necessary. Nevertheless, engineers…
By B.N. Frank Wireless aka “Smart” wearables are privacy invasive. If you’re not concerned about your privacy, some wireless wearables have also been recalled for…
China constructed its infamous technocrat-inspired “ghost cities” designed to house tens of millions but rather stand empty today. Saudi Arabia is building a technocrat-inspired smart…
By B.N. Frank Utility companies, regulators, and various experts continue to warn that American power grids are vulnerable and prone to blackouts (see 1, 2,…
By Melissa Dykes Just a few thoughts on the future of pushing people to make themselves obsolete by literally physically merging with their smart phones….
By B.N. Frank Tempted to install a smart thermostat in your home? In June of 2021 smart thermostats being remotely controlled by a Texas utility…