A careful, evidence-focused verdict on claims that smart TVs track viewers and share or sell viewing data. This article separates documented cases (like the Vizio enforcement and recent ACR research), plausible but unproven inferences, and areas where sources conflict or lack clarity.
Verdict on ‘5G Mind Control’ Claims — Evidence Score, What We Know, and What We Can’t Prove
An evidence-focused verdict on the claim that ‘5G mind control’ exists: this article separates documented facts, plausible but unproven inferences, and contradicted assertions, and assigns an evidence score based on primary sources and peer-reviewed research.
Examining ‘Phones Always Listen for Ads’ Claims: A Timeline of Key Dates, Documents, and Turning Points
A documented timeline of the “phones always listen for ads” claim, tracking major company statements, lawsuits, technical disclosures, and academic studies. This article separates documented events from disputed interpretations and identifies where evidence is missing or conflicting.
Verdict on Smart Meter ‘Secret Radiation’ Claims: What the Evidence Shows
A measured review of the claim that smart meters secretly emit harmful radiation. This verdict separates documented measurements and regulatory findings from disputed studies, advocacy reports, and unproven allegations about health effects and fires.
Examining ‘Shadow Profiles’ Claims: A Timeline of Data Brokers, Key Documents, and Turning Points
A neutral, evidence-focused timeline tracing when and how the claim that data brokers build “shadow profiles” arose, which documents and enforcement actions have addressed it, where the record is strong, and where important disputes remain.
Examining Data Brokers’ ‘Shadow Profiles’ Claims: What the Evidence Shows
An evidence-focused verdict on the claim that data brokers create secret or ‘shadow’ profiles on people. This article reviews primary reports, academic research, and government testimony to separate documented practices from plausible inferences and unsupported assertions.
Verdict on ‘Phones Always Listen for Ads’ Claims: What the Evidence Shows, Gaps, and Remaining Questions
This verdict examines the claim that smartphones “always listen” to private conversations to serve targeted ads. We separate documented practices (apps and patents that use audio signatures), company denials, plausible mechanisms, and gaps that cannot be proven. Read the evidence score, key citations, and practical takeaways for evaluating future reports.
Examining Data Brokers’ ‘Shadow Profiles’ Claims: What the Evidence Shows About Data Brokers Shadow Profiles
A careful, evidence-focused review of claims that data brokers create so‑called “shadow profiles.” We test the claim against government reports, academic studies, industry materials and expert commentary to separate documented practices, plausible inferences, and gaps that cannot be proven.
Examining Smart TV Tracking Claims: A Timeline of Key Dates, Documents, and Turning Points
A neutral, evidence-focused timeline tracing major public documents, lawsuits, technical reports, and policy statements about smart TV tracking claims. This article separates what is documented, what is disputed, and where gaps remain, with citations to primary sources and high‑trust reporting.
