10 Major Trends in the Internet's First 10 Years
The top 10 future changes take into account the increase in high-speed "always-on" connectivity, the evolution of e-commerce, quality of information, the hype generated by new technologies and services, and downsides such as spam and cybercrime. They won't seem earth-shattering to anyone who has studied the Net and emerging technology, but they're important in the context of this study:
- In America, The Digital Divide Is Closing, But Is Not Yet Closed As New Divides Emerge
- The Media Habits Of The Nation Have Changed, And Continue To Change
- The Credibility Of The Internet Is Dropping
- We Have Just Begun to See the Changes to Come in Buying Online
- The “Geek-Nerd” Perception Of The Internet Is Dead
- Privacy And Security: Concerns Remain, But The High Levels Are Changing
- The Internet Has Become The Number One Source For Information For Internet Users
- The Benefits – and Drawbacks – Of The Internet For Children Are Still Coming Into Focus
- E-mail: “E-Nuff” Already?
- Broadband Will Change Everything – Again
Source: unmediated
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