Internet and Technology

reportApr 10, 2005

Spam and Phishing

More than a year after the CAN-SPAM Act became law, email users say they are receiving slightly more spam in their inboxes than before, but they are minding it less.
reportApr 10, 2005

Spam and phishing

WASHINGTON – More than a year after the CAN-SPAM Act became law, email users say they are receiving slightly more spam in their inboxes than before, but they are minding it less. A new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project conducted between January 13 and February 9, 2005, shows the following: 28% […]
reportApr 7, 2005

Young people with broadband at home have distinctive news consumption habits

Are we entering an era of “user-generated” online content? We may not quite be there. But if you look at how young people with high-speed connections interface with the news, the phrase “news consumers” doesn’t capture what these people do when th…
reportApr 6, 2005

We Stand By Our Data

We are seeking a correction to two stories which appeared regarding our recent podcasting data memo.
reportApr 5, 2005

Activities Spreadsheet Updated with January 2005 data

As our research on internet activities evolves, the list of online pastimes that we study continues to grow.
reportApr 3, 2005

Podcasting catches on

More than 6 million American adults have listened to podcasts.
presentationApr 1, 2005

Americans’ Consumption of News & Information

This presentation shows pattern of online news consumption, with particular emphasis on how high-speed internet connections help shift the center of news consumption closer to the online world, especially for young internet users.
reportApr 1, 2005

A New Public Square? No Fooling.

The Federal Election Commission opens public comment for sixty days on Monday, April 4 regarding its plan to renovate the online space for national politics. Sound ambitious? It is.
presentationMar 30, 2005

Who Uses the Internet, What They Do, and What it Means

This speech describes the mass adoption of the internet in the U.S. and its resultant impact on economic, social and civic spheres.
reportMar 30, 2005

Financial Information Searches: Steady As She Goes

Why has online banking surged and financial information searches have remained steady at 44%? An off-the-cuff theory.