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Month: July 2019

G7 expresses concerns about the potential risks of Facebook’s new cryptocurrency

July 27, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

Last month, Facebook announced plans that it will be launching its own cryptocurrency, known as “Libra”. However, in talks between G7 ministers, leaders have expressed […]

Facebook faces record fine over privacy breaches

July 25, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

In a statement released by the US Federal Trade Commission, it has been announced that Facebook will have to pay a record fine of $5 […]

Stay cool: the secret behind a great night’s sleep

July 22, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

The average human being will spend approximately one third of their life asleep. During that time, the body undergoes essential maintenance which is crucial to […]

Samsung faces legal proceedings over misleading ad campaigns

July 18, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

Waterproof phones are highly popular, especially in the summer months when users are looking to take them to the beach or swimming pool. However, mobile […]

UberEats changes contracts with restaurants following investigation

July 18, 2019 Robert Lawson 0

Following an investigation, UberEats in Australia has agreed to change part of its contract that says restaurants are responsible for refunding customers for delivery errors, […]

Study warns that superbugs could remain after sterilisating gowns

July 17, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

Hospitals in the UK rely on sterilising gowns in order to avoid the spread of deadly superbugs. However, in a new study, it’s been found […]

How can you avoid social media scams?

July 16, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

With there now being an estimated 3.48 billion social media users globally, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to lure victims into […]

How does thirdhand smoke affect children?

July 15, 2019 Consumer and Society 1

We’re all aware of the dangers of smoking and breathing in secondhand smoke. However, thirdhand smoke – the tobacco residue and chemicals that remain on […]

Study warns consumers that some mattresses could emit harmful chemicals

July 15, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

In a new study, consumers are being warned that certain types of mattresses could be emitting chemicals. The study looked at a range of household […]

UK to extend HPV vaccination program to boys

July 12, 2019 Claire Robinson 0

In the UK, girls aged 12 and 13 are routinely offered the HPV vaccine in schools. Now, in a bid to reduce the number of […]

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