#internetusage — Public Fediverse posts

BBC: People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic. “UK adults spent over half an hour longer online every day in 2025 than they did during the pandemic, according to an annual survey of internet habits by the regulator Ofcom. The Online Nation report found on average, people in the UK spent four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025 – 31 minutes longer than in […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/11/bbc-people-spending-even-more-time-online-now-than-during-the-pandemic/

PsyPost: Internet use is linked to better cognitive health in older adults. “New research has found that digitally included older adults—that is, those capable of using the Internet and digital communication methods—have better cognitive functioning than their digitally excluded peers, who are not capable of using modern means of communication. The digitally excluded older adults also […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/08/psypost-internet-use-is-linked-to-better-cognitive-health-in-older-adults/

PsyPost: Using tech in later life may protect against cognitive decline, study suggests. “So what can we learn from them about the impact of technology on the ageing brain? A comprehensive new study from researchers at the University of Texas and Baylor University in the United States provides important answers. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, it found no supporting evidence for the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/29/psypost-using-tech-in-later-life-may-protect-against-cognitive-decline-study-suggests/

The Conversation: Avoiding AI is hard – but our freedom to opt out must be protected. “AI quietly shapes almost every part of our lives – from the news we read chosen by AI to how our cities manage traffic. AI promises convenience, productivity, innovation and efficiency. But as it grows more powerful, one urgent question is being overlooked: do people have the right to live free from […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/10/the-conversation-avoiding-ai-is-hard-but-our-freedom-to-opt-out-must-be-protected/

In a shocking revelation, it turns out that when the lights go out in Iberia, people stop surfing the web! 👀💡 Who knew electricity was crucial for internet usage? Next up, a groundbreaking study on how rain affects outdoor barbecues. 🍔🌧️
https://blog.akamai-mpulse.com/blog/2025-05-03-iberian-power-outage/ #IberiaLightsOut #InternetUsage #ShockingRevelation #GroundbreakingStudy #OutdoorBarbecues #HackerNews #ngated

🌐 Navigating the Digital Horizon: Insights from the Global Internet Landscape in 2023

As the digital realm expands, the latest Digital Report 2023 reveals intriguing trends. Internet users globally have surged to 5.16 billion, marking a 1.9% increase. Additionally, discover how leading actors like RELIANOID contribute to high availability and security in this dynamic digital landscape.

https://www.relianoid.com/blog/the-global-internet-landscape-insights-and-trends-in-2023/

#DigitalTrends #InternetUsage #GlobalConnectivity #DigitalEvolution #TechInsights

Ireland's UN SDGs - Goal 17 Partnerships for the Goals 2022
Finance, trade and the number of broadband subscribers among topics explored in latest Irish report for UN Sustainable Development Goals
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-sdg17/irelandsunsdgs-goal17partnershipsforthegoals2022/?utm_source=Mast&utm_medium=Mast&utm_campaign=SDG

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #SDGs #MeasuringProgress #SustainableDevelopment #Statistics #RegionalLife #IrishCounties