Technology Is Taking Over Americans' Lives

TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER AMERICANS' LIVES
[SOURCE: InformationWeek, AUTHOR: W. David Gardner]
If there was any doubt that computers and technology are taking over the lives of Americans, it was dispelled Monday by two studies -- one noting that most Americans spend more time with their computers than with their spouses, the other revealing many drivers are e-mailing and instant messaging while driving. After reviewing PC and broadband Internet usage by 1,001 Americans, Kelton Research found that 65% of U.S. consumers are spending more time with their computers than with their significant others ["Yes, dear, I'll be up to bed in a minute; I just want to finish downloading Battlestar Gallatica."]; moreover, they aren't very happy with their technology experience. It's no surprise that Kelton Research found that consumers are frustrated. "A majority of Americans (52%) describe their most recent experience with a computer as one of anger, sadness, or alienation," according to the announcement of the study. The study, conducted for SupportSoft, found also that the average American computer user is wasting 12 hours a month because of problems with computers.
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