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People in These States Search for AI Tools Way More Than The Rest of Us
An analysis of work-related search trends across the US reveals that certain states are far more interested in artificial intelligence than others.
Be Careful: These Are the Most Common Types of Smartphone Damage
Water is no longer a smartphone killer. It drops to number five on Allstate Protection Plans' list of most frequent mobile device accidents and malfunctions in 2023.
Let's-a-Go! These Vintage '90s Games Sell for a Small Fortune in 2024
Resellers of popular video games like Mario for N64 can expect over $20,000 per game. Here are the top 10 most valuable.
2023 Was The Worst Year Yet For Data Breaches in Every Way—Except One
According to data from the Identity Theft Resource Center, the total number of cybercrime victims was down in 2023, but everything else was way up.
As Major News Sites Block ChatGPT, the Future of AI Gets Murky
Many major publications have begun blocking AI chatbots from using their content. Here's a full rundown of who's doing it, and what it might mean for the internet at large.
This EV Battery Tech Could Make Lithium-Ion Obsolete
A new report analyzes patent data for 12 battery types and predicts which is most likely to disrupt the industry with ultra-fast-charging and next-level range.
Girl Dinner Playlist? Spotify Wrapped Reveals Our 2023 Meme Obsessions
Our Roman Empire is just how much Spotify knows about us collectively.
Here's What a Year of Smart Vibrator Data Tells Us About Female Orgasms
Forget Spotify Wrapped: The 'Pleasure Wrapped' year-end data review from vibrator manufacturer Lioness is way more fun.
Content Is King: Which Streaming Services Have the Best Selection?
We asked our readers to rank their favorite streaming services based on their programming. Here's how they stack up.
These Seemingly Innocent Search Terms Could Lead Kids to Malware-Filled Websites
The internet is a minefield of malware, and it's particularly perilous when you search for stuff that's popular with kids.
How Long Do EV Batteries Last? New Research Suggests It's Way Longer Than You Might Think
An independent analysis of 15,000 EV batteries finds that most don't need to be replaced until they're well over a decade old.
OpenAI, Meta, and Google Score Appallingly Low on Stanford’s New AI Transparency Test
A new scoring system ranks 10 of the largest AI models based on how much we know about them. The results are dismal across the board, but open-source models could offer some hope.
The Internet Is Full of Deepfakes, and Most of Them Are Porn
The amount of deepfake porn on the web skyrocketed between 2019 and 2023, and that boom is causing serious problems for women.
These Tech Brands Have the Most Loyal Fans
We all have certain preferences when it comes to technology, and a recent survey reveals where our allegiances lie.
These Devices Lose the Most Value Over Time
Popular devices from Apple, Samsung, Sony, and other big brands lose as much as 40% of their original price in just one year. Here are the gadgets with the steepest drop from 'new' to 'used'.
Work From Home Hotspots: These US States Have the Most Remote Employees
New data from the US Census Bureau reveals the states and demographics most likely to work remotely.
Speech Analysis Suggests Mark Zuckerberg Is Smarter Than Elon Musk
Preply analyzed the language of dozens of prominent tech CEOs to measure their intelligence, and the results aren't what you might expect.
These Streaming Platforms Have the Most Delayed Shows and Movies
Certain flicks and series paused production due to the now-ended writers' strike and the ongoing actors' work-stoppage. Here's who got hit the hardest.
These Netflix Soundtracks Are Surprisingly Popular on Spotify
Fun fact: Netflix posts all of its soundtracks to Spotify—and some of them have earned the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in streaming revenue.
Yep, ISPs Are Charging More for the Same Service
In a new nationwide survey of US internet subscribers, nearly half of respondents say they're paying more for broadband than they did when they signed up.