From data centers to AI to 5G internet, how we use the internet has a much bigger effect on our Earth than we might imagine. Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all ...

In 2011, the United Nations declared internet access a basic human right, arguing that depriving individuals of connectivity violates human rights and international law. The report was issued the same ...

In brief: We're often warned that spending time online can be bad for us, given the exposure to toxicity and some of the worst elements of society. However, researchers have found that internet access ...

Contrary to previous research that suggests internet use can have a deleterious effect on mental health, a new study of more than 2 million individuals suggested it can actually enhance well-being.

As access to high-speed internet grows, so does the risk of obesity, with new findings highlighting how faster internet contributes to more sedentary habits and physical inactivity, increasing BMI and ...