Tag: Study
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Every Click, Stream, and Device Builds a Digital Footprint & Data Brokers Are Cashing In
Cutting the cord may shrink your cable bill, but for many streamers, their digital footprints are expanding. That is the latest warning from ClearNym, a personal-data removal service that scans 336+ data-broker sites, removes exposed personal details, and keeps watch for re-uploads, dark-web listings, and leaked people databases. And for many cord cutters who use…
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New Study Exposes the Hidden Cost of “Big Wireless” As Most Older Americans Don’t Use the Data They’re Paying For
For years, wireless carriers have sold Americans on the idea that “unlimited” means value and “free” means savings. But a new national study commissioned by Consumer Cellular suggests many customers are paying for more than they actually need and may not even realize it. Conducted by The Harris Poll, the survey found that millions of…
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New Study Shows Streamers Are Fed Up With Ads — and Still Paying To Avoid Them
For many, streaming was supposed to be the cleaner, simpler alternative to cable, yet it has slowly become a new version of the same old trade-off: pay more or sit through more ads. A new All About Cookies survey suggests viewers are reaching the limit of what they will tolerate. The company surveyed 1,000 U.S.…
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Study Finds Americans Are Using AI More Than Ever, But Trust Is Still a Major Problem
AI is quickly becoming a daily tool for millions of Americans, both at work and at home. But a new survey suggests that while usage is skyrocketing, trust in the technology and the institutions behind it is still lagging far behind. A recent report from Howdy, which surveyed 963 employed Americans, found that AI adoption…
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Study Finds Americans Fear Data Tracking More Than Ever — But Their Habits Tell a Different Story
Americans know their data is being collected everywhere, and WhistleOut’s 2026 Data Privacy Report paints a clearer picture of how worried they are, where they feel most exposed, and why weak habits leave them open to exposure. That worry extends well beyond smartphones, consumers are aware that the modern home has become a privacy minefield.…
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Why Staying Logged Into Netflix, Hulu & Other Apps Could Be Riskier Than You Think, According to New Research
A fresh report from NordVPN finds a worrying trend for people who keep apps and browsers “always logged in.” The report warns that infostealer malware operators are shifting tactics and are no longer focused solely on stealing passwords. If you stash login data in your browser, keep streaming apps signed in across devices, install shady…
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Study Reveals Top 10 Services Americans Are Googling How to Unsubscribe From
People are tired of juggling subscriptions, and a new roundup from Profit Engine shows exactly what they’re trying to quit. The study examined the top 10 most-Googled “how to unsubscribe” queries, offering a revealing snapshot of what consumers are actively trying to cut from their lives. Profit Engine’s results go far beyond streaming services. From…
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Xfinity, AT&T & Verizon Top List of Companies That Frustrated Customers the Most in 2025
If it feels like dealing with your phone company, internet provider, or favorite subscription service has become a full-time job, you’re not imagining it. Pine, an AI-powered consumer agent, just recently released its 2025 Consumer Friction Index, and the results confirm what millions of Americans already feel every month when the bill hits: the companies…
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Study Shows That Gigabit Internet Access Is Soaring — And It’s Fueling the Next Wave of Cord Cutting
A new broadband study from QR Code Generator, based on the FCC’s National Broadband Map (from December 2022 to June 2025), shows the United States quietly crossing a major milestone. As of mid-2025, roughly 61% of U.S. homes now have access to gigabit-class internet, compared to 32.7% in late 2022, per the study. With that…
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Online Shoppers Beware — Study Finds Fake Delivery Sites Exploding Ahead of Holiday Rush
Holiday shipping season is officially here, and so are the scammers. With more people shopping online, cybercriminals are finding unique ways to target personal information. A new NordVPN study shows an 86% surge in malicious postal service websites, with cyber attackers targeting shoppers who are tracking gifts, checking delivery updates, and clicking anything that looks…