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Dec

Understanding 5G technology from a casualty perspective

December 8, 2020
Source: https://youtalk-insurance.com/news/axa-xl/understanding-5g-technology-from-a-casualty-perspective?fbclid=I Almost as soon as companies announced the development of 5G network technology, the rumours began to swirl about the dangers of 5G networks. Articles suggested that the electromagnetic field put out by 5G technology would increase the risk of particular cancers, and in some of the more extreme claims, were charging that 5G...
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07
Dec

Nokia to lead the EU’s 6G project Hexa-X

December 7, 2020
Source:  https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/07/2140244/0/en/Nokia-to-lead-the-EU-s-6G-project-Hexa-X.html snippet 07 December 2020 Espoo, Finland – Nokia leads the way in the next generation of wireless networks as the overall project leader for Hexa-X, the European Commission’s 6G flagship initiative for research that will drive the overall 6G vision. The project goals include creating unique 6G use cases and scenarios, developing fundamental 6G...
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07
Dec

Will the US defence bill (on 5G rules to pressure Huawei and ZTE) affect South Africa?

December 7, 2020
According to Vanashree Govender, Huawei’s spokesperson in SA, all three telcos that have launched 5G are using Huawei in parts of their 5G networks, including the Huawei 5G CPE router. Other companies which are also providing their technologies include the likes of Nokia, Ericsson and ZTE, as South African telcos are taking a multi-vendor approach...
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06
Dec

December 2020: Media reports on the Havana Syndrome

December 6, 2020
NY Times, Dec. 5, 2020. Report Points to Microwave ‘Attack’ as Likely Source of Mystery Illnesses That Hit Diplomats and Spies A government-commissioned report provides the most definitive explanation yet for “Havana syndrome,” which struck scores of American employees, first in Cuba and then in China, Russia and other countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/05/business/economy/havana-syndrome-microwave-attack.html?smid=tw-share Numerous other media outlets...
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03
Dec

STOA Upcoming event: Health and environmental impacts of 5G

December 3, 2020
The imminent introduction of 5G across the EU is expected to bring new opportunities for citizens and businesses, through faster browsing, streaming, downloading, as well as better connectivity – a new stage in the evolution of our increasingly interconnected world. 5G wireless communication offers numerous advantages, for instance to medical research, which will benefit from...
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03
Dec

EMFSA Webinar 6th December 2020

December 3, 2020
Webinar with doctoral candidate and multidisciplinary researcher J.C.Lech •Research and regulatory updates •Why are some court cases not successful?Date: Sunday, December 6th, 2020Time: 3pm – 4pm (SAST)Cost: no charge Contact us at https://www.emfsa.co.za/contact/ for the link.
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30
Nov

FEES FOR THE EXTENDED USE OF THE TEMPORARY RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

November 30, 2020
Source: ICASA https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2020/fees-for-the-extended-use-of-the-temporary-radio-frequency-spectrum 27 November 2020 Pretoria – In light of the fact that the auctioning of the high demand spectrum will occur in March 2021, the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/Authority) has approved the amendment of the ICT COVID-19 National State of Disaster Regulations in order to extend the validity...
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29
Nov

EMFSA November 2020 Newsletter

November 29, 2020
Our November 2020 newsletter can be viewed at: https://mailchi.mp/0944fd1dd964/nov-2020 Webinar with doctoral candidate and multidisciplinary researcher J.C.Lech •Research and regulatory updates •Why are some court cases not successful?Date: Sunday, December 6th, 2020Time: 3pm – 4pm (SAST)Cost: no charge “For the Safer use of Technology”
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28
Nov

Religion: The Influence of Smartphones, Apps, AI, IOT and Everything “Smart”

November 28, 2020
Published 28th November 2020. Photo by Ismael Paramo on Unsplash.com App faith: how religions are embracing technology Photo by Daniel Korpai Unsplash.com From apps that remind you to confess or help Muslims find halal food, to cashless church donations, religious practice is being inextricably linked to tech (1) The research paper “Survey, Analysis and Issues of...
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