Americans turn to technology during COVID-19 outbreak, say an outage would be a problem
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
A majority of parents are concerned about the experiences their teen might encounter online. Parents take various actions to monitor and police their teen’s online behavior.
Fast, reliable internet service has become broadly essential. But 24% of rural U.S. adults say access to high-speed internet is a major problem in their community.
More than a quarter of owners say they don’t use a screen lock or other security features to access their phone, but most are taking at least some steps for security.
Many Americans rely on cell phone internet access due to a lack of broadband at home. But are these devices a good substitute?
Smartphone use that goes beyond routine calls and text messages does not appear to be slowing.
Six-in-ten app downloaders have chosen not to install an app when they discovered how much personal information the app required in order to use it.
For SXSW, we gathered key facts about Americans’ views and uses of technology.
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