Pew Research Center
Who pays for local news in the US?
A majority of US adults believe their local news media are doing well financially (71%), even as only 14% say they have paid for local news themselves in the past year, either through subscribing, donating or becoming a member. Some key findings about who pays for local news in the US:
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Key findings about the online news landscape in America
Key findings about the way Americans get news online – as well as how digital newsrooms in the US are faring:
Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life
Millennials have often led older Americans in their adoption and use of technology, and this largely holds true today. But there has been significant growth in tech adoption since 2012 among older generations – particularly Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. Some findings:
Why survey estimates of the number of Americans online don’t always agree
How many US adults use the internet? There is a lot of information available from large, high response rate federal surveys as well as from surveys conducted by Pew Research Center and other organizations. However, these different sources of information measure internet use in ways that can be tricky to reconcile.
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Most US teens who use cellphones do it to pass time, connect with others, learn new things
Nearly all U.S. teens (95%) say they have access to a smartphone – and 45% say they are “almost constantly” on the internet. So, what exactly are teens doing with their cellphones? The vast majority (90%) of cellphone-using teens say their phone is a way to just pass time. Similarly, large shares of teen cellphone users say they at least sometimes use their phone to connect with other people (84%) or learn new things (83%). But while phones are a way for teens to connect with other people, they can also be a way to avoid face-to-face interactions.
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Pluralities in most emerging economies believe government should ensure equal internet access
Internet use is rising in emerging economies, but access to fast, reliable service remains elusive to many living in these nations.