logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2009
28m 6s

Is your cell phone a killer?

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode
Cell phone interference is annoying in general, but in some situations, it can be potentially deadly. Find out why hospitals and airlines tend to ban cell phones -- and how great the risk actually is -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. 
Up next
Yesterday
Will 2026 Be The ‘ChatGPT Moment’ For The Brain-Computer Interface - The Story
Controlling a computer with your thoughts may sound like science fiction, but it’s closer to reality than you might think. Just ask Precision Neuroscience. The company developed a non-damaging brain-computer interface that’s undergoing testing with nearly 100 participants across ... Show More
39m 33s
Sep 14
Shell Game: Launch
HurumoAI finally sets sail in the Season 2 finale, and we find out how the world responds to a startup led by AI agents. The company explores new financing avenues and charts the next course for their increasingly merry AI pirate ship, and Kyle meets his true maker. To sign up fo ... Show More
58m 54s
Sep 11
Tech Bros Try To Make Mining Sexy - Week in Tech
Why are Silicon Valley investors pouring billions into mines? First, Reed Albergotti (Semafor) and Margaux MacColl (Vanity Fair) weigh in on the foldable iPhone: Did we need it, and is elite hardware enough to secure Apple’s future? Then, why the latest warning about the existent ... Show More
42m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2021
Short Stuff: Cellphones on Airplanes
tail spinning
13m 6s
Jan 2019
Are Cell Phones Safe?
Cell phones are a ubiquitous element of society today. We use them for just about everything. In many ways, they are beneficial to a person’s well being. We set alarms on our smartphones to wake us up, and fall asleep watching videos or texting with friends. Still, questions rema ... Show More
42m 15s
Feb 2025
How to Break Up With Your Phone
Let’s face it — your relationship with your phone is toxic. Luckily, Catherine Price is here to help. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbo ... Show More
19m 46s
Jan 2018
Ep. 3 – Mobile Phone Anxiety
We all love our phones, but could yours be making you anxious?Here I give tips on:* Why our phones trigger our anxiety* Simple ways to use your phone less* How to stop social media from triggering your anxietyPlease subscribe to ‘The Calmer you Podcast' in the podcast app or in i ... Show More
20m 14s
Dec 2018
BrainStuff Classics: Is There A Noise Loud Enough To Kill You?
You've probably experienced a noise loud enough that it hurt your ears, but could a noise be so loud that it could actually kill you? Spoiler alert: Yes. Learn more in today's episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnys ... Show More
4m 45s
Sep 2024
Newbie | The Powerless Phones
<p>Cell phones are almost universal in China. In some places, they&#39;re more common than landlines. In today&#39;s podcast, learn to talk in Mandarin Chinese about the most annoying cell phone issue of all: running out of power. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1064</p> 
15m 29s
Mar 2022
Avoid these tech mistakes, plus a big announcement
These tasks can potentially ruin your gadgets. Plus, Talking Tech has some news to share.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
5m 20s
Jul 2020
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mobile Phones
tail spinning
56m 51s
Oct 2018
Phone Addiction: Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
This week we break down the science of phone addiction. Greg talks about the horrors of texting the wrong person while Mitch speaks about when a phone saved his life. This weeks debate is about whether or not Greg is clinically addicted to his phone.<hr><p style='color:grey; font ... Show More
43m 59s