Big tech is being taken to task by lawmakers across the world. (Subscribe: bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Accused of exposing children to harm, and using and abusing millions of people's data, legislation is being brought in to regulate platforms like Facebook and Google.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) purchased location data from tens of millions of Americans' cellphones in an effort to track their location and ensure compliance with COVID lockdown measures, as well as monitor vaccination efforts.

European Lawmakers have made a demand to develop a common charging port for all the smartphones available in the market. The practice of introducing a common port for all portable devices like smartphones, e-readers, tablets and a few more will reduce the generation of electronic waste on a high scale.