Digital differences
While increased internet adoption and the rise of mobile connectivity have reduced many gaps in technology access over the past decade, for some groups digital disparities still remain
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
While increased internet adoption and the rise of mobile connectivity have reduced many gaps in technology access over the past decade, for some groups digital disparities still remain
Social networking sites are appealing as a way to maintain contact with close ties and reconnect with old friends.
How American teens navigate the new world of “digital citizenship”
How mobile/social tools are changing the way Americans give to and interact with organizations
55% of smartphone owners use their phones to get location-based directions or recommendations, while geosocial services and location-tagging features are less popular.
54% of adults used the internet for political purposes in the 2010 election cycle, far surpassing the 2006 midterm contest.
Republicans catch up to Democrats in social media use for politics as social media became a regular part of the political environment in the 2010 midyear elections
The internet has become deeply embedded in group life and is affecting the way civic and social groups behave and the way they impact their communities
4% of online adults use a location-based service such as Foursquare or Gowalla that allows them to share their location with friends and to find others who are nearby.
Trends in technology use and adoption among African-Americans and Latinos
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