According to a new study, 43% of Americans have felt duped by AI ads before. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 44% frequently see products advertised using some form of AI. On average, they question whether the ads they see online feature real or AI-generated products four times a week. More than half … Read more
More than one quarter of American workers (27%) have unexpectedly had to move money out of their savings account in the last day, per new research. And a little more than one in 10 (12%) have done so in the last few hours, according to the survey of 1,000 hourly and 1,000 salaried workers, which … Read more
Having a financially savvy friend saves you $500 a year, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 Americans found the average person estimates saving about $482.10 from following a friend’s advice, and one in seven have even saved upwards of $800. That might be why a third of Americans (35%) believe every friend group needs … Read more
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving. A population of Aldabra giant tortoises has lived on an island in the Seychelles called Aldabra Atoll. The most recent survey, led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the University of Exeter, revealed that there … Read more
One in three Americans judge others based on their coffee preferences, according to a new study. The poll of 1,586 U.S. coffee drinkers found nearly a quarter (23%) equally have coffee orders they only get in secret, due to believing they themselves would be judged. One respondent swears by adding maple syrup and peanuts before … Read more
According to a new study, 48% of Americans are “career cushioning” — exploring what backup options they have if their current job doesn’t meet their expectations. The new poll of 2,000 American office workers found 77% of them have started to prepare for their backup career, just in case something happens in their current career. … Read more
Vegas, maybe! A year after a widely reported decline in tourism, Las Vegas is showing signs of a rebound. According to new data released by travel provider Priceline, Sin City topped a list of most searched destinations, year-over-year, for this month. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture … Read more
Here’s a tip, California — leave one. A shocking new study of tipping habits in the fifty states conducted by restaurant tech bigwig Toast shows California in last place — with allegedly stingy Golden Staters slipping well below the 20% most Americans are now expected to pay. Californians left an average 17.1% per transaction, the dirty data … Read more
Your dog may be your best friend, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants to see them: Workplaces, coffee shops and grocery stores are among the top places Americans don’t want pets, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research found that while plenty of people love pets, that affection only extends … Read more
Seven in 10 parents believe that raising children today requires a wider circle of trust than it did a generation ago, according to new research. In a nationwide poll of 2,000 parents of children ages 0 to 6, 71% feel they must place more trust and confidence in others to support their child’s well-being than … Read more
One in five Americans are looking to “break up” with their house, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners revealed that 20% are thinking of ending their “relationship” with their home due to changes in their financial situation (24%) and their home needing too many repairs (22%). On top of that, respondents also … Read more
The average American hits their energy wall before 3 p.m. on any given day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that by 2:48 p.m., their energy typically begins to fade, though one in five (21%) say it wanes before noon. In fact, 82% of those polled feel like they’re operating … Read more
One in seven Americans (15%) who are married or in a relationship admit they have romantic feelings for someone who isn’t their partner, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that Gen Z Americans were the most likely generation to be smitten with a person outside their relationship (31%), with millennials close … Read more
Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more
New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening commute, 56% stay trapped indoors. On top of that, 85% of workers skip … Read more
One in five Americans would sooner take cooking advice from a “food-fluencer” than from their own mom (18%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that for many, social media is overtaking traditional ways of learning to cook — so much so, that even our own mothers can’t compete. Only 33% say … Read more
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more
Americans are looking to squeeze in one last vacation before summer ends, with many saying they still haven’t taken a trip this season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found nearly one in four (23%) don’t feel they’ve made the most of their … Read more
A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more
As screens become a bigger part of childhood, the average parent says digital literacy education should start before kindergarten, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–5 years found that, on average, parents believe digital literacy should be taught starting at the age of four. And despite nearly nine in … Read more