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An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It's Conscious
The majority of young people use AI, and they try to be polite when interacting with chatbots like ChatGPT, but some might have too much of an attachment to it, according to a new study.
Will DOGE Also Kill Tesla? Elon Gains Political Power But Alienates EV Buyers
Elon Musk's haphazard, DOGE-approved cuts have prompted an uproar online, but they're also affecting his bottom line as the Tesla faithful turn away from the brand.
Deepfake Scam Calls on the Rise in the US: How to Stay Safe
According to a study by Hiya, victims of deepfake calls in the US lost $539 on average last year.
Can AI Make You Happier at Work? Why It Could End Communication Overload
Workplace productivity is at a breaking point, and AI may be the only way to free yourself from endless Slacks and email alerts, says a new report from Grammarly.
3 in 5 Americans Say AI Improves Their Lives: Here's Where Most of Them Live
The most common reasons for using AI are writing, editing, and online search, according to a study from The Listening App, which found a lot of ChatGPT fans in the Pacific Northwest.
Big Screens, Small Budgets: People Love Huge TVs, But Not if It Means Going Broke
A recent poll finds that most of us would love a theater-like experience for Super Bowl Sunday, but we're not willing to pay more than $1,000 for TVs that are 65 inches and up.
What's the Fastest Wireless Network in the US?
T-Mobile is giving Verizon and AT&T a run for its money in the speed department. AT&T Fiber is the fastest fixed ISP, but Google Fiber is often on top for state- and city-specific results.
No Service: These Cities and States Are the Top Spots for Cellular Dead Zones
Dead zones don't discriminate. Residents of rural states and big cities both face cell phone connectivity issues. Here are the regions where you're most likely to curse at your phone.
Yikes! The Average American Spent 2.5 Months on Their Phone in 2024
On your phone every 5 minutes? An alarming new study confirms that we're all hopelessly addicted to our devices and suggests the problem is getting worse.
Take a Look Inside 60 Seconds on the Internet
The amount of data processed, crimes committed, and time wasted on the web is at an all-time high, according to Domo's annual 'internet minute' report.
Apple's AirPods Made More Money Than Nintendo Last Year
If you've ever wondered just how popular Apple's wireless headphones are, check out these mind-blowing stats.
Despite Headwinds, 2 Key Factors Will Drive IT Spending in 2025
Spiceworks' annual State of IT report predicts a healthy 9% growth in tech spend next year.
Wikipedia's Most-Viewed Articles of 2024: Politics, Football, and...Death?
In addition to politics and pop culture, the world was particularly interested in people who passed away this year.
Surprise! 90% of Americans Think iPhones Cost Too Much
Respondents in a recent survey overwhelmingly feel that Apple's phones are overpriced, yet two out of five would go into credit card debt to get the iPhone 16.
On Speed, T-Mobile Is First in Mobile Broadband, AT&T in Home Internet
T-Mobile's 'Speed Score' is more than twice that of AT&T and Verizon, according to Ookla Speedtest data, which also reveals large gaps in connection speeds between states.
Beware: These Are the Brands Scammers Impersonate the Most
Be on the lookout for urgent requests from Best Buy, Amazon, or Microsoft, the FTC warns. They're probably scams and could result in huge losses.
Which Tech Company Has the Worst Reputation?
Ouch: X is ahead of only the Trump Organization in the latest Axios/Harris poll.
The Internet Is Not Forever: 38% of Web Pages From 2013 No Longer Exist
A Pew report on 'digital decay' also finds tweets to be an increasingly ephemeral medium.
The Most-Watched YouTube Videos of All Time Have Something in Common
The top 10 videos on YouTube have all racked up over 5 billion views, but there's also another trait that ties them together.
The Top 10 Most-Streamed Spotify Songs of All Time
Spotify has been keeping streaming stats since 2008, and in that time, a select few songs have racked up billions of plays. Here's a rundown of the platform's biggest hits.
