Some New York City business owners say they're being extorted by fake reviewers who leave a slew of negative Google reviews and demand money for it to stop. It's become so prevalent that CBS News New ...

Let’s start with the feel. The RAD-1 rides the line between a running shoe and a cross-trainer so perfectly that you almost forget you’re not supposed to have it all in one package. When I laced up ...

Several independently-owned restaurants in Philadelphia have been hit with a wave of fake one-star reviews on Google, with at least one restaurant having a reviewer be asked to be paid through ...

Nearly 95% of consumers check online reviews before purchasing a product or service. They provide a valuable signal of trust for buyers based on other people’s firsthand experiences, and sellers rely ...

I miss the days of the early web when most things online felt legit—back before the proliferation of bots and generative AI. The modern web has drastically changed, and it feels like “fake” content ...

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Movers, roofing companies and others are being bombarded with phony one-star reviews on Google Maps. Then they’re asked to pay up. By Stuart A. Thompson Stuart Thompson first wrote about the ...

A photo taken by Mercy Chefs showing the destruction in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa made landfall. Read full article: Relief organization brings hope to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica as people wander ...

It’s easy to see why the Devotion X is Ryka’s bestseller: Its heel is stiff and supportive, while its forefoot bends and flexes as you move. It also has a moderate amount of cushioning that keeps the ...

The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 introduces IncrediRUN foam, a super foam that could give PEBA a run for its money. The shoe is super-lightweight and bouncy; some testers loved how aggressive the ride ...

Online shoppers put a lot of weight on product reviews. A study by Northwestern University found that shoppers are 270 percent more likely to buy a product if it has five reviews versus one with no ...