Pew Internet & American Life

E-Reader Growth Outpacing Tablets in Recent Months

Ina Fried in Mobile on June 27, 2011 at 3:09 pm PT

Some 12 percent of U.S. adults now own a Kindle, Nook or other e-reader, compared with 8 percent who own an iPad or other tablet. Surprisingly, e-reader growth has accelerated over the last six months, while tablet growth has actually slowed somewhat, according to a new survey from the Pew Internet Project.

Social Networking Trends: Between Lurkers and Blabbers Are Likers

Liz Gannes in Social on June 17, 2011 at 3:00 am PT

Social networking, especially on Facebook, is less about creating content and more about participating in discussions and giving other people positive encouragement.