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Nuclear experts in the Netherlands are warning against "anti-5G" pendants that some are wearing to ward off harmful frequencies, they say, are being emitted by 5G towers.

Prosthetics and Devices

Experts: Stop Wearing Radioactive “Anti-5G” Necklaces, Idiots

By Victor Tangermann

A team of researchers from Georgia Tech have created a 3D printed antenna that can harvest electromagnetic energy from 5G signals.

New Device Uses Ambient 5G to Wirelessly Power Your Devices

By Victor Tangermann

As part of a marketing stunt, Dutch TV personality Stijn Fransen got a tattoo by a tattoo artist remotely through the use of a 5G-enabled robot.

Artist Uses 5G Robot to Tattoo Somebody In A Different Location

By Victor Tangermann

Scammers are capitalizing on people's baseless fears that 5G signals cause health problems by selling a cheap USB drive and claiming it protects people.

Science & Energy

These Scammers Are Selling a Nonsense Anti-5G Gadget

By Dan Robitzski

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theorists Are Setting 5G Towers on Fire

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theorists Are Setting 5G Towers on Fire

By Victor Tangermann

Public health researcher Joel Moskowitz argues that we don't yet understand the risks of 5G, such as causing cancer, and that more research is necessary.

Researcher Warns That 5G Might Actually Cause Cancer After All

By Jon Christian

A dairy farm has outfitted 50 cows with 5G-connected smart collars that allow the animals to be milked whenever they want.

5G Collars Let Cows Choose When They Want to Be Milked

By Kristin Houser

The FCC has unanimously voted to clear "terahertz wave" frequencies for experimentation that could one day represent 6G connectivity.

The FCC Clears Experimental Frequencies to Pave Way for 6G

By Victor Tangermann

NASA Is About to Test a Giant Solar Drone That Broadcasts 5G

NASA Is About to Test a Giant Solar Drone That Broadcasts 5G

By Victor Tangermann

Donald Trump's 2020 reelection team is backing controversial plans to have the government manage 5G wireless networks in the U.S., Politico reports.

Trump’s Campaign Team: Government Should Manage 5G Networks

By Victor Tangermann

For the first time, a doctor remotely advised a surgery team via a 5G connection, which delivered his instructions in near real-time.

Health & Medicine

Doctor Directs World’s First 5G-Powered Surgery

By Kristin Houser

Trump Calls For “6G,” Which Doesn’t Exist

Trump Calls For “6G,” Which Doesn’t Exist

By Dan Robitzski

Sprint's 5G smartphone will be ready for the next-gen networks right out of the box, making it easy for consumers to take advantage of their faster speeds.

Robots and Machines

There’s a New 5G Smartphone Coming, and It Might Finally Make the Next-Gen Network Mainstream

By Kristin Houser

Welcome to the Age of 5G. No One Can Agree On Whether That’s A Good Thing.

Welcome to the Age of 5G. No One Can Agree On Whether That’s A Good Thing.

By Victor Tangermann

We’re One Step Closer to Super-Fast 5G Networks

We’re One Step Closer to Super-Fast 5G Networks

By Kristin Houser

5g trump administration government wireless networks

A Government-Controlled 5G Network Could Have Long-Lasting Effects on Society