New research suggests that individuals who identify as politically conservative are more likely than their liberal counterparts to find “slippery slope” arguments logically sound. This trend appears to stem from a greater reliance on intuitive thinking styles rather than deliberate processing. The study’s findings were published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Slippery slope … Read more
Major chatbot companies like OpenAI, Character.AI, and Meta claim to have safety features in place to protect users who share mental health struggles. However, tests revealed that many failed to provide helpful resources. During a recent experiment, popular chatbots were asked how they would respond to user disclosures of suicidal thoughts or self-harm. The results … Read more
Broadcom has been dominating the tech industry for years, but is its growth stock still a buy in 2026? The company’s incredible returns and recent partnership deals make it a compelling story, but with potential risks on the horizon. In 2019, Broadcom began to accelerate its sales growth, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence … Read more
Helium is an open-source web browser built on the foundation of un-googled Chromium, with a focus on privacy-boosting features like adblocking and bangs for quick search results. This reviewer explores whether Helium delivers on its promises, especially in regards to its private by default approach. As many big corporations release their own open-source projects, it’s … Read more
Research suggests that strong social relationships can influence physical health through specific biological pathways involving the brain and gut. A new study found that married individuals with high-quality relationships tend to have lower body mass indexes and healthier eating behaviors, potentially due to the hormone oxytocin and its interaction with the microbiome. Oxytocin is known … Read more
CNBC has revealed its top 6 luxury investments that are worth splurging on this year, according to their staff. The list includes exclusive assets and opportunities that offer significant returns. However, it’s essential to note that these recommendations are based on the opinions of CNBC’s experts and may not be suitable for everyone. The six … Read more
Visiting your boomer parents can be a joyous experience, but for many adult children, it’s a source of stress and frustration. Unintentionally, some behaviors from their generation can transform your peaceful home into a low-grade stress factory. Here are the seven things that make adult children quietly dread the next visit. 1) Rearranging your space … Read more
Intel has signed a term sheet to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, despite a nonbinding deal that could be dissolved without penalty. The acquisition comes after the company’s interest in SambaNova was first reported in October last year. As part of its efforts to shift focus to AI chips, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has … Read more
Fortinet has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719) that could allow attackers to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication. However, the vulnerable feature is not enabled by default on devices not registered with FortiCare. To protect their systems against attacks, admins are advised to temporarily disable the FortiCloud login feature until they … Read more
A new study published in the journal “Gut Microbes” found that people in high-quality marriages may be less likely to struggle with obesity due to a connection between the brain, gut, and the “love hormone” oxytocin. Researchers analyzed 100 people from different marital statuses and backgrounds to see if having strong emotional support would impact … Read more