Americans are growing more attached to modern digital technologies, such as cellphones and the internet, and less attached to traditional hardware, such as landline phones and televisions.
The overall verdict: The internet has been a plus for society and an especially good thing for individual users
A conversation with Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Internet Project, about the project's new report on mapping Twitter conversations.
A median of 78% of mobile phone owners in emerging countries used their devices for texting.
People connect to form groups on Twitter for a variety of purposes. The networks they create have identifiable contours that are shaped by the topic being discussed, the information and influencers driving the conversation, and the social network structures of the participants.
Have you ever wondered what a Twitter conversation looks like from 10,000 feet?
People connect to form groups on Twitter for a variety of purposes. The networks they create have identifiable contours that are shaped by the topic being discussed, the information and influencers driving the conversation, and the social network structures of the participants.
After centuries of using the postal service and in-person visits, U.S. will experiment with contacting people by email or text, pushing them to respond online.
A majority of Kenyans make or receive payments using cell phones.
The proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger comes after decades of cable-industry consolidation.
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