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Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Map Shows US Cities With Fastest Internet Speeds
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New data published by ISP Reports, a group founded to provide "accountability for internet service providers," shows the major U.S. cities with the fastest internet connections. Why It Matters According to Statista figures from February 2025, 322 million people in the United States had internet access, out of a total population of approximately 347 million, making it the third-largest internet market in the world, following China and India. A 2024 survey found 51 percent of American women and 43 percent of men said it was important to them to always have internet access, while 41 percent of Americans said they couldn't imagine daily living without the internet. What To Know The ISP Reports survey provided a list of the 10 American cities with the fastest internet access across multiple categories, including "metropolitan cities" classed as those with over one million residents, and "major cities" with a population of between 500,000 and 999,999. For metropolitan cities, the fastest was Salt Lake City, Utah, with a speed of 7,215 megabits per second (Mbps), followed by the Bronx, New York, at 6,731 Mbps, and Hartford, Connecticut, at 6,201 Mbps. Fourth was Kansas City, Missouri, at 6,156 Mbps, followed by Brooklyn, New York, at 5,377 Mbps, Tampa, Florida, with 5,327 Mbps, and New York City itself with 4,999 Mbps. The top ten metropolitan cities were completed by Raleigh, North Carolina, with 4,679 Mbps, Riverside, California, with 4,569 Mbps, and Rochester, New York, with 4,566 Mbps. For what ISP Reports classified as "large cities," Oakland, California, led with 7,884 Mbps, followed by Newark, New Jersey, with 7,628 Mbps, Chula Vista, California, with 6,292 Mbps, and Plano, Texas, with 6,202 Mbps. These were followed by Long Beach, California, with 5,932 Mbps, Durham, North Carolina, with 5,671 Mbps, and Garland, Texas, with 5,633 Mbps. The final three were Fort Wayne, Indiana, with 5,416 Mbps, Irving, Texas, with 5,325 Mbps and Lexington, Kentucky, with 4,821 Mbps. ISP Reports used an average speed metric, which calculated average internet speeds for each block in every city, to provide its data. PR Newswire said the technique provided "unparalleled accuracy." According to statistics from Data Pandas in 2022, the five countries with the fastest internet in the world were Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, Romania and Switzerland. Holafly data gathered in August 2024 found that of the world's major tourist cities, the top three by internet speed were Doha, Qatar, and both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. In May, Newsweek Vault compiled a list of the best and worst high-speed internet service providers. Stock photograph showing a man's hand holding a Iphone 13 Pro max with social media apps, against the background of a laptop. Stock photograph showing a man's hand holding a Iphone 13 Pro max with social media apps, against the background of a laptop. Photosbypatrik/GETTY What People Are Saying ISP Reports said: "Our rankings are based on a detailed and rigorous methodology that ensures fair and accurate comparisons across different city sizes. We use block-level data to assess internet speeds, accounting for both the availability and the number of people who can access high-speed internet in each area. This approach provides a realistic picture of internet performance in various urban settings." What Happens Next It remains to be seen whether the current champions of Salt Lake City and Raleigh will keep their crowns or if other cities will surpass them in the future.
Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
Nothing Phone 3 will be future proofed to 2032, but it's missing one flagship feature
The Nothing Phone 3 will get seven years of updates, ensuring the handset remains fully operational until at least 2023. While the Nothing Phone 3 launch is set for July 1, the firm has been steadily revealing information about its next flagship phone, and it's dropped two more nuggets of information for us. Recommended Videos First up, it's been confirmed the Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Even though the handset is being billed as the firm's 'first true flagship' this chipset is a step below the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite which you find in rival flagships such as the Galaxy S25 series, OnePlus 13 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro. One reason why Nothing may have opted for the 8s Gen 4 over the 8 Elite could be to do with cost, as the top-tier chipset is an expensive addition to any phone. Yet Nothing co-founder and CEO, Carl Pei, has previously confirmed the Phone 3 will cost around £800 (which might mean $799 in the US), which is a flagship price. Nothing co-founder, Akis Evangelidis has addressed why the company didn't opt for last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship chip, noting it 'has a weaker GPU, NPU, connectivity and ISP – and default software support is 4 & 4'. With the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Nothing is able to provide longer software support. Years of life, but not quite market leading As Evangelidis notes in his tweet (below), the 8S Gen 4 chipset allows Nothing to offer '5 & 7' support to users. What does this mean? Well, let me tell you. 8 Gen 3 has a weaker GPU, NPU, connectivity and ISP – and default software support is 4 & 4. Phone (3) will have 5 & 7. — Akis Evangelidis (@AkisEvangelidis) June 17, 2025 The first number relates to the years of software updates a device will receive, while the second number refers to the years of security updates which will be made available. So for the Nothing Phone 3, users can expect five years of major Android software updates and seven years of security updates. That means the phone will be in line for new features all the way through to 2030, and will remain up to date with the latest security protections through 2032. According to Statista, the average replacement cycle length of smartphones in the United States is 2.67 years, which should mean the Nothing Phone 3 can hit the second hand market in the years to come and still offer users new updates. The '5 & 7' support is a strong offering from Nothing, but it's not quite marketing leading. Apple's new iOS 26 is coming to the six year old iPhone 11 series, while Samsung's Galaxy S25 series and Google's Pixel 9 range will receive seven years of both Android OS and security updates. While the Nothing Phone 3 isn't quite matching these flagships in terms of software updates (and if some cases chipset), it appears to be getting pretty close to them. We'll find out just how close the Phone 3 can get, come its July 1 launch.
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Google records 1,800% increase in searches for "development company"
Demand for developers grows amid global digitalization and advances in artificial intellig The search for technological innovations has driven the software development market, directly contributing to the rise in online searches for professionals in the field. This trend is highlighted by Google data, which shows a 1,800% increase in searches for the term 'development company.' Platforms like FileMaker, for example, have also stood out in recent search trends, according to search engines. In this context, it's worth exploring what's driving the demand for software developers in the United States and around the world. The surge in demand for technology development services comes amid an expanding market. According to Statista, the app development sector is projected to reach a value of US$195 billion in 2025 , with an expected annual growth rate of 6.3% through 2029. At this pace, industry revenue is expected to hit approximately US$250 billion by the end of that period. The United States currently leads this segment, with a market valued at US$97 billion. In addition to the U.S., China and India are also emerging as major players in technological innovation, contributing to the global increase in searches for development solutions. Companies worldwide are seeking ways to integrate these innovations into their operations. The advancement of digitalization in business benefits both large corporations and new startups. While established companies tend to be quicker in adopting these technologies, new businesses have gained visibility by focusing on differentiation. In this landscape, investing in customization has become one of the key strategies. According to McKinsey, 70% of the highest-revenue companies use custom-built software in their daily operations . As a result, there is also growing interest in specialized developers, such as a FileMaker Developer, who can create systems tailored to the specific needs of each company. This level of customization often helps streamline processes and improve financial performance. Generally, entrepreneurs interested in innovation within their companies are the main drivers behind these searches. The adoption of new technologies is typically tied to increased efficiency and competitiveness. Marketing professionals are also showing growing interest in customized solutions, as custom-developed software can support sales initiatives and communication strategies. The growing demand is directly reflected in the increasing number of professionals working in the sector. The United States currently has around 4.4 million developers , ranking just behind India and China. Globally, the number of developers rose from 24.5 million in 2020 to 28.7 million in 2024. Worldwide, the industry generates approximately US$3.5 billion in revenue, with annual growth expected to reach 8.95% through 2028, according to Statista projections. This trend suggests that the profession will continue to grow in the coming years, keeping pace with the rising demand for technological solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a key role in transforming the development market. Its ability to learn from data and automate tasks helps make processes faster, more efficient, and less prone to error. According to a recent survey, 76% of developers are already using AI or plan to incorporate it into their work soon. In software development, generative AI has become particularly prominent. This technology enables the automation of steps like idea generation, code creation, testing, and requirements management. As a result, AI is becoming an essential tool, helping developers work more efficiently and at a higher level. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Turn These 3 ChatGPT Prompts Into Passive Income Within Hours
You don't need to learn code or be a tech nerd to start making money with AI. All you need are a few simple ingredients that you can easily access: These powerful prompts help you implement the right system so you can develop a passive income product in just a few hours, making it easy for anyone, regardless of experience level, to boost their salary or create an entirely new salary from passive income products alone. AI is already disrupting the workforce at scale. Millions of workers have been and are being displaced as it continues to roll out and be implemented across organizational workflows and departments. You've likely seen layoffs at your organization, or have been worried that you'll be the next target of a layoff because of AI and "efficiency". At the same time, the job market is getting tougher. Many find it difficult to regain their professional balance after being laid off, leading to being stranded in several months, even more than a year in some cases, of unemployment and heavy financial strain. However, it's essential to remember that AI is not your enemy. Analysts at the World Economic Forum project that despite layoffs, the effects of automation and new technology will produce 170 million new jobs. At the same time, there is an uptick in freelance workers, with solopreneurs making up more than half of the U.S. workforce by 2027, according to Statista. This creates a situation where AI can actually work in your favor, if you approach it correctly and have a system or strategy in place. You can create your own job from your skills, and make money relatively quickly compared to waiting to be hired by an employer--using ChatGPT to help you develop, deploy, and scale, rapidly. The ChatGPT prompt workflow in this article works because it is: Prompt 1: From my background in [your previous or current job/discipline] I have [skill]. My previous results included [name your results, wins, achievements]. Here are some things I learned [list your experiences and key insights]. List some potential target audiences that I can reach with my expertise, and their pain-points. Prompt 2: What digital products can I create from this information, that can sell and generate passive income? Give me an outline of what the first one would look like. (You might want to give it some follow-up prompts to help you create the product in further detail.) Prompt 3: Give me a 30-day LinkedIn [or other social media platform] engagement strategy to market this product before, during, and post-launch and get people familiar with who I am, positioning me as a thought leader, expert, and the go-to for their questions about [name the pain-point]. 1. Copying and pasting ChatGPT verbatim. Problem: This is annoying to others, lacks personality, depth, and originality, and is a cheapened, bogus, unethical approach to building your career and business. Solution: Incorporate your tone of voice and personality. Fact-check everything it produces, and allow sentences to blend and flow naturally instead of following the same pattern all the time. And don't forget to inject your personal experiences and stories. 2. Building a digital product for passive income based on ChatGPT-based research only. Problem: Generative AI is sometimes inaccurate and the information it gives can be outdated, with the occasional hallucination. It's not possible to conduct in-depth research with ChatGPT alone. You need a variety of real-time sources. Solution: Use Google Trends, industry reports, and pay attention to LinkedIn, social media, and wherever your target clients hang out, so you can figure out what they need and create a targeted solution that sells while you sleep. 3. Thinking passive income = one-time effort. Problem: One of the most common misconceptions about passive income is that it is done once and lasts forever. That's technically not the way it works. Solution: Passive income products (like courses, e-books, templates, etc.) require ongoing marketing efforts to ensure consistent sales. This is the only way you can actually create a career from this. Otherwise no one will know that you exist, or you'll have short-term hype that is insufficient for tangibly boosting your income. Some examples of digital products that can earn you passive income include: Once you have the outline and guidance from ChatGPT, you can then start developing your product quickly, using these tools and platforms: It all starts with a few simple ChatGPT prompts. That leads to a product idea. Then evolves to a tangible digital product. That then leads to establishing you as a leading voice in your industry. That ends with sales and unlimited income as you sleep. This is how you make ChatGPT work for you. Can I really build passive income with ChatGPT? Yes, if you follow the prompt workflow outlined in this article. It will take some time and consistency to start accruing sales, but it's worth the effort, especially if you're feeling unsettled with the job market right now. Do I need a massive audience or thousands of followers to make money with ChatGPT? No, initially you can start small, by selling where your audience is already present (online marketplaces), starting with people you already know, ensuring it's a top-notch product so you gain reviews and referral buyers, and boosting your reach through partnering with well-known voices in your field.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Meet America's Best Banks And Credit Unions In Each State 2025
Bell Bank Every morning at the branches of the privately-owned Bell Bank in North Dakota, customers smell freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. For patrons of the bank, it's both a warm welcome and a reminder of the level of in-person service they've come to expect at this regional bank. 'We start by focusing on making sure that this is a place that employees love to work at, that they're proud of where they work,' says Michael Solberg, president and CEO of Bell Bank. 'We know that if we get that part of the equation right, that they'll take great care of our customers, and that the financial aspect of our business will take care of itself.' Bell Bank's welcoming environment and top-tier service undoubtedly helped the bank earn the No. 1 rank in North Dakota on Forbes' list of America's Best-In-State Banks 2025, which was produced in tandem with America's Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. To create the eighth annual edition of these lists, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista, which surveyed 26,000 United States residents. Respondents were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend the U.S.-based banks and credit unions at which they have a checking or savings account, those at which they had an account within the last three years, and those they knew through friends and family. (Online-only banks and credit unions were excluded, as well as larger institutions with branches in 15 or more states.) Participants were also asked to rate their financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, the quality of financial advice given, and whether fees were transparent and reasonable. Additionally, Statista gathered more than 500,000 publicly available text reviews and ratings about each bank and credit union written between February 2022 and March 2025. This research was incorporated into the analysis, accounting for 20% of each financial institution's score, while the surveys accounted for 80%. The banks and credit unions with the highest overall scores made our rankings—with 191 banks and 222 credit unions recognized in one or more states. Bell Bank's Roxy Burnside with freshly baked cookies for the North Dakota branch. Each list underscores the notion that while top regional banks and credit unions may not always have the vast resources that larger national banks do, these smaller financial institutions often offer unique services that help build trust and loyalty. Sometimes, being on the small side can also mean speedier service. At Stockman Bank (No. 1 in Montanna), it's not unheard of for bank representatives to work on traditional bank holidays to get a job done. Bill Coffee, the bank's chairman and CEO, says that before a recent holiday weekend, a Stockman banker received a call from a longtime customer who needed a large bank loan quickly to buy two properties on which to develop hotels. If this customer didn't act fast, the deal would be offered to a competitor in the hotel industry. Two loan officers cut their long weekend short and came into the office on Monday, their day off, to write up the loans. 'They dropped everything,' says Coffee, 'because they knew how much this meant to the customer.' That Tuesday, the officers got the approvals they needed, and the customer was able to take advantage of the lucrative opportunity he had. 'I don't know how many banks could get $40 million dollars worth of approvals done that quickly,' says Coffee, who notes that this level of swift service comes from 'on-the-ground knowledge of the issues and needs of our individual local communities.' For credit unions, which are not-for-profit financial corporations owned and run by its members, community is at the core of everything they do. In fact, credit unions truly took hold in the U.S. during the Great Depression—when the Federal Credit Union Division was created in 1934—largely as an alternative to traditional banks, which had failed by the thousands, leaving many Americans in dire straits. Credit unions were established 'during this moment of economic pain,' says Tansley Stearns, leader of Backbone, a new coalition of credit unions. It was a time, she explains, when people with resources essentially said, ''Hey, we have some savings. Let's pull that together, and those that need loans can safely have those loans, and we can do that jointly.'' That ethos is still central to credit unions today. 'We believe that we're more than a financial institution,' says Stearns, who is also the president and CEO of Community Financial Credit Union (No. 8 in Michigan). To that end, Community Financial has partnered with First Step, an organization supporting Michigan residents who've been impacted by domestic and sexual violence. 'We listened to survivors through that partnership and then came up with a loan program that allows us to ensure that those who wish to leave have the resources to do so, whether that's getting access to a car for the first time, or maybe that's a down payment on a first apartment.' The goal, says Stearns, is to be a stabilizing force in the community. For Cadence Bank (No. 1 in Mississippi), a 149-year-old bank with branches across the Gulf states, a primary concern has been making sure both bank staff and customers are aided in the event of natural disasters. In an area of the U.S. that can experience extensive damage after a hurricane or tornado, this may mean offering time off or financial assistance to employees or free meals and waived fees for customers. In April, for example, after a tornado whipped through Selmer, Tennessee, the bank hosted a two-day cookout and served 500 meals to storm victims. 'It's really hard for our folks to focus on taking care of customers if they're worried about their personal situation,' says Dan Rollins, the bank's CEO and chairman. 'We work very hard to make sure that we're supporting them so that they can take care of their families.' If the bank's staff feels safe, Rollins says, then they can take care of customers. WaFd Bank staff members volunteering at an Idaho food bank. WaFd, headquartered in Seattle, earned multiple top rankings, including No. 1 bank in Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon; and No. 3 in Washington. Like many regional banks, WaFd strives to make things easier for individual customers and small businesses alike. WaFd's executive vice president and chief experience officer, Cathy Cooper, who has spent 37 years with the bank, recounts a recent issue with the bank's mobile app in which customers' running balances weren't showing real-time updates when transactions were made. The bank had been working on a fix, but customers were eager to know when the issue would be resolved. That's when the bank's president and CEO, Brent Beardall, got involved and responded directly to individual customers to explain what was happening. 'We take our customers' feedback very seriously and it starts at the very top,' says Cooper. Cadence Bank's Rollins says this is exactly the type of direct service that inspires customer loyalty. 'If [customers are] willing to recommend us to someone else, that's not because our technology worked correctly,' says Rollins. 'That's not because they got their statement on time via email. Those things are invisible, and they happen, and it's just part of doing business. They're recommending us because they had a problem and we fixed the problem, or we cared enough about the problem to stay connected to them and take care of their needs.' For the full list of the Best-In-State Banks, click here. For the full list of the Best-In-State Credit Unions, click here. To create the rankings for America's Best-In-State Banks and Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista for the eighth straight year and surveyed approximately 26,000 U.S. residents. Respondents were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend the U.S.-based banks and credit unions at which they have a checking or savings account, those at which they had an account within the last three years, and those they knew through friends and family. (Online-only banks and credit unions were excluded, as well as larger institutions with branches in 15 or more states.) Participants were also asked to rate their financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, the quality of financial advice given, and whether fees were transparent and reasonable. Additionally, Statista gathered more than 500,000 publicly available text reviews and ratings about each bank and credit union written between February 2022 and March 2025. This research was incorporated into the analysis, accounting for 20% of each financial institution's score while the surveys accounted for 80%. The banks and credit unions with the highest overall scores made our rankings—with 191 banks and 222 credit unions recognized in one or more states. As with all Forbes lists, companies pay no fee to participate or be selected. To read more about how we make these lists, click here. For questions about this list, please email listdesk [at] Forbes/Statista Forbes/Statista
