Holiday Hardship: 1 in 4 Americans Can Only Afford to Spend $100 on Thanksgiving
By Chris Melore Thanksgiving is typically a time for big family celebrations and lots of food, but a new survey finds the struggling U.S. economy…
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Debt Disaster: Average American Owes More Than $25,000, Nearly Half Couldn’t Cover $1,000 Emergency
By Chris Melore Financial times are tough and record-high inflation isn’t cutting anyone a break in 2022. Now, a new survey finds the holidays could…
Overusing Tech May Cause Humans to “Evolve” to Having Hunched Backs, Second Eyelid, Smaller Brains, Other Deformities (Research)
By B.N. Frank Remember how it was reported back in 2019 that overusing screens was causing some people to develop horns on backs of their…
70% of Americans Say They Trust People More than A.I.; “more frustration when dealing with technology”
By B.N. Frank Artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology is considered controversial because it can be biased, be hacked, be privacy invasive (see 1, 2, 3, 4,…
Money > Health: 2 in 3 Ill Workers Say Inflation Keeps Them From Calling Out Sick
By Chris Melore In addition to pressures from the ongoing pandemic, inflation, and a surge of layoffs, Americans – and especially people of color –…
Which U.S. Cities are Hurting the Most Because of Inflation?
By Chris Melore With inflation hitting a 40-year high in 2022, Americans around the country are finding it harder to make ends meet. However, a…
45% of Businesses Have Faced “major data breach” — With a Third Being an Inside Job
By Chris Melore Nearly a third of businesses are being reckless with customer data, according to a new study. A poll of 1,000 American business professionals…
Surveillance Sins: 1 in 4 Homeowners Admit They Use Security Cameras to Spy on Neighbors
By Chris Melore If your neighbor has a home security system, you might want to close the blinds fast. A new poll finds many Americans…
Cybersecurity Crisis: Average Person Stumbles onto 6+ Suspicious Websites a Day
By Chris Melore With every keystroke and search on the Internet, the amount of information – and potential threats – we can have at our…
Robo Body Image? Scientists Train Robot to Imagine Itself, Become Self-aware
By Chris Melore Body image is something every person develops as they grow. Getting to know our bodies is something that helps people in all…
A Shapeshifting Swarm of Tiny Robots Could Soon Clean Your Teeth Without a Brush
By Chris Melore A “shapeshifting robotic microswarm” of nanobots could be in your future for flossing and brushing your teeth! Researchers from the University of…
Government Overreach? 9 in 10 Official Websites Use Tracking Cookies Without Consent
By Chris Melore Is the government going too far? A new study has discovered that “Big Brother” may be more widespread than anyone thinks. Among…
“Independence Day” a Reality? 1 in 3 People Believe They’ve Seen a Real UFO
By Chris Melore Independence Day has forever tied aliens to the Fourth of July. Now, a new survey has found that many people think they’ve…
Bluetooth Signals Have Unique “Fingerprints” Hackers can Track for Less Than $200
By Chris Melore Bluetooth may make digital devices easier to use, but a new study has discovered that these signals carry unique “fingerprints” that cyber…