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People exercised less on the day ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiered

It may just be a coincidence.

On Jan 5, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

Internet Culture

iPhone users can now join a class-action lawsuit over data usage

If you own (or previously owned) an iPhone 5 or 5s on AT&T, sign up.

On Dec 18, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Yet another tech bro has tried to use statistics to understand women

Just stop.

On Nov 20, 2015 by Selena Larson

IRL

Pornhub’s traffic took a dip upon the release of Fallout 4

Too busy for porn?

On Nov 13, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

IRL

Blacks and Hispanics are most optimistic about social media’s political impact

The findings suggest that minorities are getting more out of the Internet than white people.

On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech

Here’s what $100 buys you in every U.S. state

If you like getting max value for your $100, Hawaii probably isn't a great place to move.

On Nov 3, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz

IRL

Most Americans would be fine with some Internet surveillance if they were notified

The survey found 'a surprising willingness by participants to accept the inspection of encrypted traffic, provided they are first notified.'

On Oct 19, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

Spotify’s Sorting Hat tool wants to help you make sense of new releases

Is an uptick in albums that help us relax a sign that we've gotten really bad at relaxing?

On Sep 8, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

Google searches and YouTube streams reveal the songs of the summer

The top song on Google Trends probably won't surprise you.

On Sep 8, 2015 by Rae Votta

Streaming

Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton: A look at the numbers

Bernie Sanders is gaining on Hillary Clinton—but there's one key metric where he falls flat.

On Aug 31, 2015 by Andrew Couts

Tech

The problem with the Internet’s response to Ashley Madison

This is about much, much more than cheating spouses.

On Aug 28, 2015 by [email protected]

Internet Culture

Now you can find out your state’s most popular emoji

Nevadans love them some eggplant.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

Google’s new Timeline feature is a terrifying reminder to turn your location off right now

This may sound like paranoia, but some of us have learned the hard way that it’s the only way to stay alive.

On Jul 28, 2015 by S.E. Smith

Internet Culture

Chicago crime map reveals the stark, costly racial disparities in city policing

Spoiler alert: segregated, low-income neighborhoods are the most affected.

On Jul 24, 2015 by Kasia Pilat

Tech

Facebook just lost a key battle over search warrants

New York court ruling means Internet companies can't fight warrants on users' behalf.

On Jul 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech