Most Americans have heard about cryptocurrencies, but far fewer have ever invested in or used them
Furthermore, a full 16 percent of those questioned say they have personally invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency at some point......»»
NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data
Violating Americans’ privacy "not just unethical but illegal," senator says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying records from data brokers detai.....»»
Thinking about work as a calling can be meaningful, but there can be unexpected downsides as well
Many Americans—especially young adults—want to do work that feels meaningful. Creating meaning for oneself may be especially important as fewer workplaces provide good pay and benefits to their employees......»»
How COVID has changed the way Americans work, and how much money they have
According to a new paper in the Review of Economic Studies, the widespread adoption of work-from-home technology has had dramatic consequences for American life......»»
Apple Car may be coming much, much later than we hoped
Apple is planning to launch an electric car in 2028, having postponed the fabled product several times in the past. There's no other non-existing product we've heard more rumors about than the Apple Car. In 2016, following two years of vaporous.....»»
"Collective mind" bridges societal divides: Research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together
Only about 1 in 4 Americans said that they had trust in the nation's institutions in 2023—with big business (1 in 7), television news (1 in 7) and Congress (1 in 12) scraping the very bottom......»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 6 & 6 Reasons Not To
Apple’s reportedly working on a new iPad Air 6 and that might give those of you in the market for a new tablet a reason to pause. We’ve heard a lot about the new products Apple’s got up its sleeve for 2024. We’ve heard about n.....»»
Research demonstrates the importance of diverse social ties to entrepreneurship, even in divided societies
We've known for a decade that political affiliation increasingly affects Americans' everyday lives, including where they live, whom they befriend, and whom they welcome as in-laws......»»
Vision Pro is here and Apple Arcade is booming, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple Vision Pro is now reality, Apple Arcade is matching its rivals and the AppleInsider podcast's Champion of Features No One's Heard Of has news about Apple News+.Apple Vision Pro is hereT'was the night before the Vision Pro launch, or at least it.....»»
$40 billion worth of crypto crime enabled by stablecoins since 2022
Stablecoins like Tether also used for scams and sanctions evasion. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable value like the US dollar, were created with the promise of b.....»»
Semen microbiome health may impact male fertility
You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome......»»
Supreme Court may overturn precedent governing climate regulations
1984's Chevron doctrine has been a pillar of federal regulatory law. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Rudy Sulgan) The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments for overturning the so-called Chevron doctrine, one of the.....»»
Get ready — SSD prices are about to skyrocket
We've heard about rising SSD prices for a few months, but according to a new report, prices are about to skyrocket......»»
Google lays off “hundreds” more as ad division switches to AI-powered sales
Googlers are now building AI tools so other Googlers can be laid off. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Alexander Koerner) In December, we heard that job cuts might be coming for Google's ad sales division, and it's here......»»
Biden Pours $623 Million into Electric Vehicle Charging Void
The Biden administration is doling out more money for charging infrastructure because range anxiety is considered a major challenge to Americans’ widespread adoption of electric cars.....»»
Research explores race politics associated with wearing a mask in public to combat COVID-19
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM's Center for Social Policy (CSP.).....»»
When Will Apple Release AirPods Pro 3?
Apple’s reportedly working on new AirPods Pro 3 and that has consumers wondering about their release date. AirPods Pro 3 rumors picked up in 2023. We heard about upgrades like a brand new chip and changes to the design that may offer better com.....»»
Communicating about climate change more effective when stories of displaced hit "close to home"
Concern for climate change grows—along with support for policies to reduce emissions—when people read about Americans being forced to move within the U.S. because of it......»»
Since Roe was overturned, fewer Michigan adults want to have children
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, it created uncertainty for Americans' access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. This uncertainty may have led to an increase in the number of Michigan adults who said t.....»»
Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans
Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals—these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States. But what would it look like if atheists were gathering to.....»»
An undercounted group of Arab American and Muslim voters may have outsized impact on 2024 presidential election
Though domestic issues tend to motivate most U.S. voters, the war in the Middle East may be the dominant issue in mind for an increasingly important voting block: Middle Eastern and Muslim Americans......»»