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"Age appears to be best in four things—old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to..."

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:16:03 -0400

“Age appears to be best in four things—old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.”

- Francis Bacon

(http://pewrsr.ch/190u3OV)

Photo credit: Seth Anderson On the blog: The science behind...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:04:54 -0400

Photo credit: Seth Anderson

On the blog: The science behind “the smell of books.” As a book ages, the chemical compounds used—the glue, the paper, the ink–begin to break down. And, as they do, they release volatile compounds—the source of the smell.

Do you love—or hate—the smell of old print books? If you read e-books, how does the experience of e-reading compare to reading in print?

pewresearch: explore-blog: Virginia Woolf memorably wrote: I...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:00 -0400

pewresearch:

explore-blog:

Virginia Woolf memorably wrote:

I ransack public libraries, and find them full of sunk treasure.

Here’s to the glorious geography of ransacking: A stride-stopping map of the distribution density of public libraries.

Pair with these lovely vintage ads for libraries and this 1946 infographic on the state of public libraries.

In addition, we have a treasure trove of data and research on America’s libraries — who uses them, what we use them for, and what the future of libraries might look like.

Do you own a tablet? How old are you? Unlike smartphones, which...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:20:31 -0400

Do you own a tablet? How old are you?

Unlike smartphones, which are most popular with younger adults ages 18-34, we see the highest rates of tablet ownership among adults in their late 30s and early 40s. In fact, almost half (49%) of adults ages 35-44 now own a tablet computer, significantly more than any other age group.

"The big insight here is that younger adults are not indifferent to privacy, as many seem to believe."

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:28:41 -0400

“The big insight here is that younger adults are not indifferent to privacy, as many seem to believe.”

- Our director Lee Rainie, who aids the AP’s Martha Irvine in shedding light on the recent misconception (in light of NSA findings) that young people don’t care about privacy.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=191207581

As of May 2013: 91% of American adults have a cell phone 56% of...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:27:00 -0400

As of May 2013:

91% of American adults have a cell phone
56% of American adults have a smartphone
28% of cell owners own an Android; 25% own an iPhone; 4% own a Blackberry
34% of American adults own a tablet computer

As of January 2013:

26% of American adults own an e-reader

More mobile data: pewrsr.ch/xrBV6U

Tablet penetration is officially at 1/3 of the U.S. adult...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:19:38 -0400

Tablet penetration is officially at 1/3 of the U.S. adult population.

Smartphones: 56%. Tablets: 34%.

#Mobile.

For the first time, cell phone ownership among U.S. adults has...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:50:58 -0400

For the first time, cell phone ownership among U.S. adults has broken 90%.

28% of cell owners own an Android; 25% own an iPhone; 4% own a Blackberry.

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:25:00 -0400

28% of cell owners own an Android; 25% own an iPhone; 4% own a Blackberry.

The mobile phone saga visualized: This chart says it all. For...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:47:38 -0400

The mobile phone saga visualized: This chart says it all. For the first time, more than half of all U.S. adults own a smartphone.

More new smartphone data: http://pewrsr.ch/11hzgIA

Oh how times have changed. (Via http://pewrsr.ch/11SXxqF)

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:37:26 -0400

Oh how times have changed.

(Via http://pewrsr.ch/11SXxqF)

teamepiphany: Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:06:48 -0400

teamepiphany:

Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway stations in South Korea, where commuters can virtually shop for items while waiting for the train to come. Customers simply scan an item’s QR code using the free “Homeplus” app and can have it delivered to their doorstep before they even get home. Ranked as the 2nd most hard-working country in the world to Japan, South Korea is rewarding its workers with this timesaving gem.

The future!

More on the future of the internet & tech: http://pewrsr.ch/17WyxFL

courtenaybird: Teens on Social Media: The Pew Research Center...

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:41:11 -0400

courtenaybird:

Teens on Social Media:

The Pew Research Center has released some interesting research into teens on social media. The major story that the press has taken from the research is that teens are supposedly tiring of Facebook, with many citing boredom due to “drama” and an ever-increasing adult presence.

(via We Are Social)

Which wolf wins on the internet? This is a very important...

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:29:07 -0400

Which wolf wins on the internet?

This is a very important question posed by the one and only director of the Pew Internet Project, Lee Rainie, during his Elon University commencement address.

*It should also be noted that this commencement address includes texting and tweeting.

According to our May 2013 survey, 85% of American adults use the...

Thu, 30 May 2013 10:37:00 -0400

According to our May 2013 survey, 85% of American adults use the internet at least occasionally.

"A record 40 percent of all households with children under the age of 18 include mothers who are..."

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:31:53 -0400

““A record 40 percent of all households with children under the age of 18 include mothers who are either the sole or primary source of income for the family,” the Pew Research Center reported Wednesday as it released data that certainly won’t surprise many Americans but will underscore some dramatic shifts over recent decades.”

- Moms Are Now Primary Breadwinners In 40 Percent Of Homes : The Two-Way (via npr)

Even with e-reading on the rise, parents say print books are...

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:27:53 -0400

Even with e-reading on the rise, parents say print books are important for children.

If you have a child that you read to, do you prefer print or electronic?

Do you consider yourself a typical American?

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:01:47 -0400

Do you consider yourself a typical American?:

pewresearch:

See who does— and who doesn’t.

What teens share on social media, broken down by gender and age.

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:20 -0400

What teens share on social media, broken down by gender and age.

"I think Facebook can be fun, but also it’s drama central. On Facebook, people imply things and..."

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:07:00 -0400

“I think Facebook can be fun, but also it’s drama central. On Facebook, people imply things and say things, even just by a like, that they wouldn’t say in real life.”

- Teen, on Facebook.

http://pewrsr.ch/10LRth9