by: J. D. Heyes

(NaturalNews) As the author of the insightful, prophetic book "1984," even George Orwell's discussed "surveillance society" wasn't so sinister as to include kitchen appliances. But thanks to the continued miniaturization of technology, snooping devices and those designed to disrupt wireless operations are proliferating at an unbelievable pace.

According to Britain's Daily Mail, Russian investigators say they have discovered hidden microchips in Chinese-made household appliances that have been imported into the country, designed to transmit spam and other malware into wireless networks.

The paper said officials in St. Petersburg claim to have discovered 20 to 30 kettles and irons that contained "spy chips that send some data to the Foreign Service," Russian media reported.