Tuesday, May 31, 2011

"Real" Social Networking Friends Top Out at 150

According to a study by Indiana University researchers, the maximum number of friends a user can truly keep in contact with on sites like Twitter and Facebook at roughly 150 people.

Source: PCWorld.com

Thursday, May 26, 2011

72.8 Million People Will Be Playing Mobile Games This Year

72.8 million people, or 23.2 percent of the US population, will play games on their mobile devices this year.

Source: eMarketer.com

Friday, May 6, 2011

Cell Phones Key to Teens' Social Lives

Four out of five US teens (17 million) carry a wireless device, and nearly half these teens say their social life would end or be worsened without their cell phone. According to "“Teenagers: A Generation Unplugged,”" a national study conducted by CTIA and Harris Interactive, 42% of teens say they can text blindfolded.

Source:  MarketingCharts.com