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Renegade Distracted Drivers

By Dan Ness, Principal Analyst, MetaFacts Will “the land of the free and the home of the brave” refer to driving? Who are the defiant drivers who insist on their right to drive while texting or sending an email? Almost … Continue reading

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Filed under Consumer Tech Index, Renegade Distracted Drivers, TUP 2011

eReader Market Demand and Forecast

By Dan Ness, Principal Analyst, MetaFacts The newest eReaders from Amazon and Barnes & Noble have received many rave reviews, with some focused on the power button placement, others on the logo’s gleam. While these articles are interesting and timely, … Continue reading

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What Social Networkers Do With Their Time

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Social networking is about fun and keeping connected – hardly referred to as a time-saver. Our latest research confirms that adults busiest with their PCs use social networking the most. Three out … Continue reading

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For Early Adopters, Age Matters More Than Youth

For Early Adopters, Age Matters More Than Youth A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst There always has to be someone who’s first, and a first time for everything. Early Adopters are a substantial force in technology adoption, and … Continue reading

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Smartphone boa swallowing mobile phone market

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Reading the popular press, it might seem that Smartphones have consumed the entire mobile phone market. In fact, the Smartphone boa has only swallowed a portion of the American calling public. Also, … Continue reading

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