News

The Data in the News Series looks at current events through the lens of data. We look at interesting quantifiable trends, find new and sometimes spurious correlations, and analyze data-based claims made by politicians and public figures.

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A Growing Virtual Reality: Internet Access for Low-Income Students

August 5, 2020

How Online Rehab and Virtual Recovery Works

July 6, 2020

Internet Addiction Disorder: What You Need to Know and How to Help

June 16, 2020

ANALYSIS: US Falls Out of Top 10 Average Internet Speeds Globally in 2020, but Global Speeds Faster Than Ever

June 8, 2020

We’re Going to Pay Four People $250 to Play Online Games One Hour a Day For a Week. No, Seriously.

May 18, 2020
Two older women check out an Alexa assistant device.

The Guide to Fully Accessible Tech for People Living with Alzheimer’s

May 12, 2020

Guide to Insomnia and Technology

May 11, 2020

A Student’s Introduction to Data

May 8, 2020 Michael Rand

REPORT: The Average Household’s Internet Data Usage Has Jumped 38x in 10 Years

April 15, 2020