Survey reveals more players in the US and UK prefer single-player games over multiplayer
There's a major generation gap in preferences
Enterprise AI shifts toward a balanced cloud, edge, and on-prem mix
The world of enterprise AI is turning hybrid
72% of game developers say Steam is effectively a PC gaming monopoly
Studios say they can't afford to quit Steam, most of their revenue comes from it
The US is the country most worried about AI, Pew survey finds
Only two countries are more excited than concerned about AI
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
ESA report shows the average gamer is 41 – and nearly half are women
Gaming has come a long way
32% of senior developers report that half their code comes from AI, double the rate of juniors
Also, two-thirds of engineers report frequently spending extra time correcting AI-generated code
Survey finds Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech puts buyers off, almost half say it should be illegal
(Full-self) driving customers away
Most Americans fear AI's impact on jobs, the military, and relationships, survey finds
The environmental impact is also a concern
Call center workers say their AI assistants create more problems than they solve
"The AI assistant isn't that smart in reality"
More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful
Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes among US buyers, despite new choices
Charging worries and high costs dampen EV appeal
Survey science is in crisis: facing the dual threat of AI agents and falling human participation
Bots are taking your surveys – and skewing the results
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%
Older generations are more lax regarding battery life
Teens and tech: Almost 90% own iPhones, most use Instagram and Spotify
The iPhone is a must-have for most teens
AMD Ryzen 9800X3D drives 8-core CPU adoption past 6-core chips
Users are also upgrading to larger, higher resolution monitors
Surprisingly, 87% of people back up their data, but data loss accidents persist
Bottom line: To commemorate World Backup Day on March 31 – just one day before April Fool's Day – Western Digital commissioned a survey of 6,118 people across 10 countries, conducted a month ago, to better understand their backup practices. The findings revealed that 87 percent of respondents do back up their data, either manually or automatically. Their main motivations include fear of losing important files (83 percent), the need to free up device space (67 percent), and protection against cyber threats (42 percent).
Most AI experts say chasing AGI with more compute is a losing strategy
Is the industry pouring billions into a dead end?
AI adoption is on the rise, with 3 in 5 Americans saying it improves their lives
Here are the states that rely on AI the most
Teens abandon X and Facebook as TikTok and WhatsApp gain momentum, report
Half of all teens are online almost constantly, but traditional social media is losing its appeal
70% of surveyed employees in the UK believe AI is reshaping the workplace
Perceived benefits include increased efficiency and enhanced productivity
Want more money for your old handset? Buy an iPhone instead of Android, survey suggests
Definitely don't go for a Galaxy S23 FE
Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player
A stark divide in multiplayer vs single-player preferences by age
Editor's take: Publishers and developers will need to keep a close eye on these generational preferences. The younger set is gravitating toward live-service PVP games, but today's overall gaming landscape still leaves ample breathing room for richly crafted single-player adventures to resonate. This window could start closing, though, if upcoming generations continue embracing multiplayer experiences en masse.
Businesses are still betting on generative AI despite media skepticism
Latest GenAI study highlights continued enthusiasm but also a shifting market
The most popular programming languages in 2024: What does it mean for your learning journey?
Options are not limitless, but choice largely relies on what you want to do