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TechSpot: Study shows excessive time online is associated with stress, bad moods, and abandoning enjoyable activities. “Those with more severe problematic internet use reported worse moods, greater stress, longer usage times, and more neglect of other parts of their lives. The strongest predictor of whether someone would engage in their designated activity on a given day wasn’t stress or mood […]

TechSpot: Study shows excessive time online is associated with stress, bad moods, and abandoning enjoyable activities. “Those with more severe problematic internet use reported worse moods, greater stress, longer usage times, and more neglect of other parts of their lives. The strongest predictor of whether someone would engage in their designated activity on a given day wasn’t stress or mood […]

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/

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: 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/

Search Engine Land: Google still leads, but Gen Z and AI are reshaping search behavior: Survey. “Searching is no longer synonymous with ‘Googling.’ While traditional search engines still dominate for information retrieval, Americans are also turning to social media, AI tools, and ecommerce platforms, depending on what they’re searching for and who they are.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/08/05/google-still-leads-but-gen-z-and-ai-are-reshaping-search-behavior-survey-search-engine-land/

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/

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/

Tubefilter: For the first time, brands are spending the biggest chunk of their budgets on YouTube’s connected TV ads. “At YouTube‘s Brandcast presentation earlier this month, it reminded the world yet again that it wants to dominate TV screens. And, well, it is dominating. According to Nielsen, it’s been the #1 streaming service in the U.S. for two years straight, and new data presented […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/27/tubefilter-for-the-first-time-brands-are-spending-the-biggest-chunk-of-their-budgets-on-youtubes-connected-tv-ads/

Tubefilter: For the first time, brands are spending the biggest chunk of their budgets on YouTube’s connected TV ads. “At YouTube‘s Brandcast presentation earlier this month, it reminded the world yet again that it wants to dominate TV screens. And, well, it is dominating. According to Nielsen, it’s been the #1 streaming service in the U.S. for two years straight, and new data presented […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/27/tubefilter-for-the-first-time-brands-are-spending-the-biggest-chunk-of-their-budgets-on-youtubes-connected-tv-ads/

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

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

Internet usage pattern during power outage in Spain and Portugal

https://blog.akamai-mpulse.com/blog/2025-05-03-iberian-power-outage/

#HackerNews #InternetUsage #PowerOutage #Spain #Portugal #DataAnalysis #TechTrends

Internet usage pattern during power outage in Spain and Portugal

https://blog.akamai-mpulse.com/blog/2025-05-03-iberian-power-outage/

#HackerNews #InternetUsage #PowerOutage #Spain #Portugal #DataAnalysis #TechTrends

Associated Press: Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds. “Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online ‘constantly’ despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2024/12/13/associated-press-nearly-half-of-us-teens-are-online-constantly-pew-report-finds/

Associated Press: Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds. “Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online ‘constantly’ despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2024/12/13/associated-press-nearly-half-of-us-teens-are-online-constantly-pew-report-finds/

More people were considering greener options when buying ICT devices in the first half of 2024 but price was still key

https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-sust/sustainabilityofpersonalictdevices2024/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=SoPICTD24

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

More people were considering greener options when buying ICT devices in the first half of 2024 but price was still key

https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-sust/sustainabilityofpersonalictdevices2024/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=SoPICTD24

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Usage of smart solutions both inside and outside the home has increased in 2024
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-smrt/smarttechnology2024/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=Smart+Technology+2024
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Usage of smart solutions both inside and outside the home has increased in 2024
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-smrt/smarttechnology2024/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=Smart+Technology+2024
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Mobile banking, instant messaging, and buying clothes online were some of the most popular internet activities in Ireland in the first six months of 2024
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2024/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=Household+Digital+Consumer+Behaviour+2024
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Mobile banking, instant messaging, and buying clothes online were some of the most popular internet activities in Ireland in the first six months of 2024
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2024/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=Household+Digital+Consumer+Behaviour+2024
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Four in ten daily internet users in Ireland in the first half of 2024 are almost always online

https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2024/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=internet

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Four in ten daily internet users in Ireland in the first half of 2024 are almost always online

https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2024/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=internet

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Three-quarters of enterprises in Ireland used social media in 2023
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isse/informationsocietystatistics-enterprises2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=InfoSocEnt2023
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #Enterprises #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #SocialMedia #Connectivity

Three-quarters of enterprises in Ireland used social media in 2023
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isse/informationsocietystatistics-enterprises2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=InfoSocEnt2023
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #Enterprises #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #SocialMedia #Connectivity

🌐 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

Almost two-thirds of internet users blocked advertisers from using their data in 2023, but less than one-third limited their tracking online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshisi/householdinternetsecurity2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=internetsecurity
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #Households #GDPR #PersonalData

Almost two-thirds of internet users blocked advertisers from using their data in 2023, but less than one-third limited their tracking online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshisi/householdinternetsecurity2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=internetsecurity
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #Households #GDPR #PersonalData

Approximately 80% of people used the internet for shopping, banking, or booking/ordering services online in 2023
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=HouseholdDig2023
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchases #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity #DigitalConsumer #ConsumerBehaviour

Approximately 80% of people used the internet for shopping, banking, or booking/ordering services online in 2023
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2023/?utm_source=MA&utm_medium=MA&utm_campaign=HouseholdDig2023
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchases #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity #DigitalConsumer #ConsumerBehaviour

Almost four in ten daily internet users are almost always online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2023/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=Internet+Coverage+and+Usage+in+Ireland+2023&utm_term=Internet+Coverage+and+Usage+in+Ireland+2023

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Almost four in ten daily internet users are almost always online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2023/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=Internet+Coverage+and+Usage+in+Ireland+2023&utm_term=Internet+Coverage+and+Usage+in+Ireland+2023

#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

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

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

More than four in ten daily internet users almost constantly online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=ICT
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

More than four in ten daily internet users almost constantly online
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshict/internetcoverageandusageinireland2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=ICT
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Price, storage, and speed of processor were among most important considerations when purchasing technology devices
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-sust/sustainabilityofpersonalictdevices2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=SUST
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Sustainability #Households #Connectivity

Price, storage, and speed of processor were among most important considerations when purchasing technology devices
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-sust/sustainabilityofpersonalictdevices2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=SUST
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Sustainability #Households #Connectivity

Four in ten internet users use smart solutions for home energy management and home security
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-smrt/smarttechnology2022/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=SmartTech2022
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Four in ten internet users use smart solutions for home energy management and home security
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-smrt/smarttechnology2022/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=SmartTech2022
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #ICTSkills #Households #Connectivity

Almost two-thirds of enterprises conducted remote meetings in 2022
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isse/informationsocietystatistics-enterprises2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=ISS-E
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #Connectivity #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness

Almost two-thirds of enterprises conducted remote meetings in 2022
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isse/informationsocietystatistics-enterprises2022/?utm_source=Tw&utm_medium=Tw&utm_campaign=ISS-E
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #Connectivity #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness

More than 80% of people use the internet for shopping, banking, or booking/ordering services online in 2022
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2022/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=DigiConsBeh2022
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #Households #Connectivity #Banking #Shopping

More than 80% of people use the internet for shopping, banking, or booking/ordering services online in 2022
https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-isshdcb/householddigitalconsumerbehaviour2022/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=DigiConsBeh2022
#CSOIreland #Ireland #Internet #InternetUsage #WorkingFromHome #InternetSecurity #InternetPurchase #Households #Connectivity #Banking #Shopping