Emerging Technology

Key quotes from a Pew Research Center canvassing of experts about the effect of technology on democracy.

About half the experts we canvassed predict humans' use of technology will weaken democracy by 2030, while a third expect technology will strengthen it as reformers fight back against democracy's foes.

Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app, but this varies significantly by age and sexual orientation.

Monica Anderson, associate director of internet and technology research, speaks about our latest report on the world of online dating.

Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.

The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.

Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.

The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.

How many ad preferences Facebook lists for its U.S. users – and how accurate they are – depends on how often, and for how long, they've used the platform.

As Americans integrate smart speakers into their homes, many owners express concerns over data collection and personalization. Here are five key findings.