Eric Griffith
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MacOS vs Windows: Which Desktop OS Is Safest?
Still think Macs can't get viruses? That outdated thinking puts you and your data at risk. → Read More
Hands On With the $399 Bumblebee G1 Robot: Less Than Meets The Eye
Robosen's latest expensive, collectible robot toy, the first in a new line of classic-looking Transformers, lacks a major feature of the Optimus Prime models: It doesn't transform. → Read More
The Serial Factor: Podcast Listeners Are Still Obsessed With True Crime
Pew Research quantifies the topics and sources of the most popular free audio shows in the US and finds them dominated by pop culture, politics, and outright murder. → Read More
Readers' Choice 2023: The Top Routers and NAS Devices for Your Home Network
Our readers are serious about their at-home internet connectivity and file sharing. These are the router and network attached storage brands they recommend. → Read More
Business Choice 2023: The Top Routers, Access Points, and Servers for the Workplace
Businesses need a reliable internet connection and top-notch digital storage. These are the networking brands our readers recommend most for work. → Read More
What Is Love? Who Am I? Google's Top Existential Questions Revealed
Can Google answers questions even the great philosophers struggle with? → Read More
Mooch No More: Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Could Ruin Streaming
The downsides of ending password sharing could be substantial for Netflix, and there isn't much of an upside for subscribers, either. → Read More
Weird New Job Alert: What Is an AI Prompt Engineer?
Getting the best results from a generative AI tool like ChatGPT requires knowing how to tell it what you need. According to some experts, 'AI whispering' is a job skill we may all be forced to master. → Read More
It Was a Q1 Bloodbath for Pay TV, But 5G Home Wireless Is Picking Up Steam
The big deal in broadband continues to be fixed wireless service, in particular Verizon 5G Home and T-Mobile Home Internet. → Read More
Business Choice 2023: The Top ISPs in North America
No business could survive today without fast, reliable broadband. We ask our US and Canadian readers to rate their favorite internet service providers for work. → Read More
Cheesing, Meta, Wombo Combo: Which Gamer Slang Is Most (and Least) Popular?
Language is alive and evolving, which explains why some new terms in gaming have big fans...and some are so aggro, they make you want to ragequit. → Read More
Right to Repair: These Phone Brands Are Easiest (and Hardest) to Fix
A look at the phone repair scores at iFixit reveals some surprising findings. → Read More
Business Choice 2023: The Best Video Conferencing Services for Work
Whether you work in an office or remotely, online video meetings are a daily reality. Our readers rate the best video conferencing services for the job. → Read More
Spam Calls Still a Major Problem in the US, But Other Countries Have It Far Worse
Send it to voicemail: Phone spam for the US accounts for 25.73% of all calls. → Read More
Robo-Recruiters? Americans Don't Want AI to Hire or Fire Them
AI may be perceived as fair, but few people want it making final employment decisions. → Read More
Only Half of Americans Can Differentiate Between AI and Human Writing
The percentage that can’t see a difference goes up when newer technology such as GPT-4 is used. So it’s only going to get worse (or better, depending on your point of view) as AI improves. → Read More
Which of Your Devices Is Most Likely to Injure You?
Here's a clue: It's not a rogue killer robot. In fact, it's probably the gadget you use the most. → Read More
The Phones Have Ears: Americans Fear Their Tech is Listening
A new poll indicates the younger people are, the more they worry—but even 40% of boomers think it's happening. → Read More
More People Are Freaked Out by AI Than Excited About It
A new Pew Research Center survey indicates half of us in the US are aware of current common AI uses, but only 30% can actually pinpoint where it's being used now. → Read More
Business Choice 2023: The Top VoIP Service for Your Office
Not everything is on online, many companies still require a capable phone system that delivers. And our readers name this brand the best VoIP service for the 10th year in a row. → Read More