A recent study by Pew Research found that 93% of U.S. adults use the internet regularly. Adults over the age of 65 are the most common demographic to have not yet adopted the internet.
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Research Peek of the Week: Majority of Americans Believe Internet Companies Should Contribute to Provide Broadband Access
According to a recent study by Recon Analytics, a majority of Americans want companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon to subsidize broadband access for low-income Americans.
Kim Keenan Vlog: Everyone Deserves to be Part of the Internet Community
Now, more than ever, broadband is integral to every American family.
Creation of Innovation: Smart Keyboard Helps People With Disabilities Utilize Devices
The world’s first smart multifunctional keyboard allows people with severe motor disabilities to easily use their computer, smartphone or tablet. With a blink of an eye, Key-X can be used by almost anyone with severe motor disabilities.
Research Peek of the Week: Seniors’ Connected Technology Adoption Increases During COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent study by Parks Associates found that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in seniors becoming increasingly likely to utilize broadband-connected technology, defying the myth that this age group shies away from new technology.
IIA Statement on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
The Internet Innovation Alliance applauds President Joe Biden for recognizing the indispensable role that broadband now plays in nearly every area of life, but is concerned by key internet-related components of his infrastructure plan.
Kim Keenan Vlog: Kids Should Be Able to Access the Internet at Home
Our children shouldn’t have to sit on the ground, outside of a restaurant chain to get internet access.
Creation of Innovation: Translating Headphones Remove Language Barriers
Ambassador headphones can quickly translate live speech to twenty different languages creating a must-have technology for travelers and international businesses.
Research Peek of the Week: Americans’ Views of Big Tech Worsen
Americans’ views of Big Tech have become significantly more negative over the past 18 months, resulting in a larger percentage of Americans who think government should increase its regulation of these companies.
Creation of Innovation: Smart Hearing Aids Use AI to Enhance Sounds in Noisy Settings
During the pandemic, face masks have created additional barriers for the hearing impaired as they block sound and prevent people from reading lips. Starkey has created a new AI-enabled hearing aid to amplify sound, even in the most challenging listening environments.
Research Peek of the Week: A Quarter of U.S. Broadband Households Likely to Upgrade Internet Service
New data released by Parks Associates revealed that nearly a quarter of U.S. broadband households in Q3 2020 reported they planned to upgrade their internet speed over the next six months.
Why E-Rate for Higher Ed Needs to Move with the Times
Rather than allowing E-rate funds to sit on a lofty but unattainable shelf without fulfilling their promise to our kids, policymakers should empower schools and libraries to continue supporting the growth and development of America’s children, even if from a distance.