A recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project offers some interesting statistics to keep our techno-lust in check. While every day seems to see the launch of some new gadget, application, or other efficiency-boosting device, Pew reveals that our experience with the latest technology is often far from efficient. Specifically:
- Nearly half (48%) of American adults who use the internet or have a cell phone say they usually need someone else to set up a new device up for them or show them how to use it.
- 44% of those with home internet access say their connection failed to work properly for them at some time in the previous 12 months.
- 39% of those with desktop or laptop computers have had their machines not work properly at some time in the previous 12 months.
- 29% of cell phone users say their device failed to work properly at some time in the previous year.
These figures aren’t shocking - every wave of innovation comes with its hiccups, and we’ve all experienced our fair share of technology-related frustration. But it’s a good reminder of where technology can, and must, improve.
[via influx insights]
The real headaches will begin when we’ve got these computers on our heads…
If that doesn’t makes any sense check out what they’re bringing out in Japan!
http://trendplanner.com/2008/11/20/nikon-borg-always-online-always-walking-into-stuff/
(Internet enabled headsets)
You’ll be a lot more frustrated when you try to walk away from the problem and it comes with you!
November 21st, 2008 at 6:46 am