Category: Internet
Little association between tech and mental health problems in teens, claims study
A new Oxford University study that examined data from over 430,000 adolescents in the UK and US claims there is "little association" between technology and mental-health problems. The Oxford researchers investigated the links between social media use and depression, emotional problems and conduct problems. Researchers also examined the associations between television viewing and suicidality as well as…
Brits spend average of 22 years of their lives online
Perhaps rather depressingly, Brits will spend the equivalent of 22 years, one month and four days of their life online. A study of 2,000 adults found the typical week will see 59 hours – the equivalent of more than two full days - spent using the internet. This amounts to 128 days a year, or…
1 in 3 Brits ordered food online for first time during lockdown, claims research
Over a third of Brits have tried a local small restaurant or shop for the first time by ordering food online during the Coronavirus lockdowns, new research from Internet Association (IA) reveals today. And with 71 percent of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) surveyed planning to continue selling products online after the end of lockdown,…
Online marketplaces grow 28% in 2020 to $4.28 trillion
According to the research data analyzed and published by ComprarAcciones.com, the top 100 online marketplaces globally posted sales worth $2.67 trillion in 2020. Compared to 2019, that marked a 29% increase in gross merchandise volume (GMV) against 25% for non-marketplace sites. Based on data from eMarketer, total eCommerce sales worldwide surged 27.6% in 2020 to $4.28…
Over 9 in 10 UK adults now regular internet users, claims ONS
More people than ever were regular internet users in 2020, figures just released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. According to its data, 92% of all UK adults went online in 2020, up from 91% in 2019. London was once again named the UK region with the highest recent internet use, with 95%…
Safer Internet Day: 1 in 2 children encounter misleading content daily
To mark this year’s Safer Internet Day, new research released today (9th February) shows young people are experiencing misleading content online on a daily basis. According to research from the coordinators the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), 77% of young people (aged 8 - 17) surveyed feel that being online has been a more important…
UK’s Top 100 websites of 2020 – 4 Key Trends
The UK Domain has revealed the top 100 websites of 2020 in a brand new study that highlights how our internet behaviours have changed over the past year... 2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone as the population was forced to stayed inside their homes and therefore relied on technology more than ever. Businesses…
Adults spend 57 hours staring at screens over Christmas
The average adult will spend more than 57 HOURS of their Christmas break staring at screens - and not just watching repeats or family favourites on the box. The study of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found they will spend 49 minutes a day during the week’s holiday ‘mindlessly scrolling’ through their phones. An hour…
Five reasons to use residential proxies for web scraping
Residential proxies are one of the most creative and efficient tools you can have for your company's digital toolbox. People who require scraping the web for the business need residential proxies the most. Every business owner who relies on scraping the web understands the importance of using proxy management. As data scraping has become so…
Technologies to Aid Special Needs Kids in Distance Learning
The introduction of distance learning for most children has been nothing but chaos for many families. However, it has been especially difficult for families with special needs kids. For example, children with autism require strong schedules from day to day that they can rely on. Getting up early in the morning for breakfast, going to…
