Tag Archive for Internet

Research Released by Girl Scouts of the USA Finds Girls Turn to Screens Out of Boredom

As families prepare for winter break, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is sounding the alarm: more than half (56%) of girls, ages 5 to 13, are spending time online to fight boredom, with many (52%) feeling overlooked as parents remain glued to their own devices. New research released highlights the need for families to…

$1.2Mill to Extend Wi-Fi in Shepparton

The Andrews Labor Government is investing $1.2 million to connect more residents, visitors and businesses in the Shepparton region by partnering with the City of Greater Shepparton to extend the free public Wi-Fi network beyond the central business district. The project will help boost the region’s visitor economy and enhance digital inclusion by connecting people…

New Zealand, Breakfast and the Internet

According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in the 12 months to June 2015, over one million Kiwis over the age of 14 (29.7%) used the internet at breakfast time on a normal weekday, more than double the 13.2% going online first thing back in 2011. “Even though internet usage has become much more…