"Music that I'd never have fallen in love with"
Gabriel MenezesBBC pannel share their predictions for 2013
BBC News"Misinformation could ruin one's career"
@LivedinItaly"Mobile internet now the norm for UK kids"
60"
Richard"Maps, it helps me find my way into awesome.."
@yaz36"4 in 5 young people use Facebook several times a week"
Having the talk - "The birds and the IDs"
The Guardian"Kids know more than me about security checks"
Sarah"Able to connect cheaply with friends & family"
@LMorrisPhillips"So many 'books', so few 'librarians'"
@sql_handleSocial media and the US election
Tony Pilch"I'd want to see more things more accessible"
Lizzie O'ConnorIt's addictive! I can get so absorbed
Lewis"Information instantly to quench my curiosity"
@virginiagattiPaid vs free content, animated story
The Industry Trust"Helping more people get more out of the internet will boost the economy"
"Pictures of me will still be on facebook in 20 years time"
Ellie Fish"People still don't get the dangers of sharing too much"
Neil Hallmark"It's made my life easier eg internet banking ..."
@EmmaMary_11The future looks exciting!
Neil IllingworthMore parents are receiving 'hand-me-up's'
Daily Mail"Growth in the illegal trade in online details"
@AsamAhmad'London's burning, tweet the engine'
TNWKeeping kids safe is number one for me.
Penny Parkinson"Communicate w/ our friends & fam around the globe"
@thrilla_liyah"We need to integrate our world better"
@Oake_was_here"Half of us have these devices..."
"Stop the 'babble', harness the power"
Nigel BrownjohnOnline Ad Networks Are Supporting Piracy
Tech Crunch"6 in 10 of you think some people are missing out on the benefits of the internet"
"Business has to be easier than free to beat piracy"
SeanWhere Leveson inquiry leaves the internet
BBC NewsAlgorithms that shape the web, also restricting it.
Ted Talk"The most valuable tool in my journalism work"
@gabiz07"Adjusting to rapid change in the way people socialize."
@zubject"should be like @spotify. everyone can listen for free"
@PClade"Spam: makes me concerned about my information"
John Crickland"Prosecuted for posting 'offensive' messages"
@stevenjparkesComing soon - Thought controlled computing
The InquisitrClueful: An app to understand what your apps
Clueful"Forgetting how to interact in 'person'"
@traceysuggettWythenshawe
"The web has changed who I collaborate with."
@drgurner"I have new ways to talk to my kids"
@pkg144"I grew up with the internet, life would be hard without it"
Jake'Tech City' gets £50m investment
The Next Web"We should not be queuing in village halls to vote"
JanThe powers driving web traffic
The ObserverVideo 2.0 - The ability to remix online content?
Ted TalkGates & Zuckerberg Promote Youth Coding.
NY times"It's enabled me to be a successfuly self-employed"
@SherChristopher"I found my dad thru friends reunited :)"
@nickyDUDZThe Deep Web: Where google doesn't go
Channel 4"Allows me to benefit from others experience"
Murray McKercherVirgin Media
"A change of attitude - not technology"
MurrayVirgin Media
Join the Big Red Box in Manchester
Virgin Media"The biggest issue is how companies use my data."
Asam Ahmad"Initiatives to close the 'information divide'"
Lewis"Leaps and bounds in improving security"
@inspireme39"Threat: self selected identity ghettos"
@edburns_nonwork"find information faster, solve problems quicker"
Robbie FrankTime to adopt a "social media highway-code"?
The Guardian"The world is within my reach now"
@LooRRed"The North is less digitally confident than the Midlands or the South"
"What happens if it stops working?"
@jim_robinson_74"I can engage with A-Listers such as @richardbranson"
@pkg144"Being over-run by technology. #scary"
@KirstyWorstyyMOOCs: are reshaping the ways we educate
The IndependentWythenshawe
Mary Beard talks about her online abuse
BBC News"We are connecting less & less in the real world"
Galina Vincent"I think there's too much animosity online"
Josh Eaton"Am I meant to accept my boss's FB friend request?"
Liz Maiden"what language will people use in a 'global' convo?"
JoshParents need to have 'online talk' before the 'sex one'
Forbes"allowed me to reach the top decision makers"
Linda Harding-Bond60"
Neil Illingworth"I hope digital can solve tomorrows problems"
@Katie_Chaps"Improved security is my hope for the future."
John Crickland2.45"
Rodger Robot"Archiving should be analogue - paper and film"
@filmandfestmagCalls for parents to monitor children online
Daily MailFriends could have become "people I used to know"
AlexIs primary school ICT teaching upto scratch?
WiredInternet ban overturned by judges
The TelegraphMy biggest concern is keeping children safe online
Anne Norman"loss of being able to deal with real people"
@MightyMiglet"Men are more likely to love technology for technologies sake!"
"We need relevant info, not pushed 'content'"
Nigel Brownjohn"There's a whole online industry exploiting women"
Clare StokesISP to 'choke' pirates connections
BBC News4.00"
Virgin Media"I meet my husband on the Internet"
Alexandra ReyClearer signs to distinguish legal content
The Inquirer"Becoming more human by sharing our experiences."
Reginald WDeath to the website, long live the stream
The Guardian"Gaming has totally changed entertainment"
Adrian WongI'm never bored, it's given me endless inspiration
Dan Calladine'Cyber reserves' to protect the nation
The TelegraphSearch: How does it work? Where is it going?
Wired"The next step will be freeing people from screens"
David HawksworthDigital classroom tech is going unused
BBC News"We need tools to filter 'the noise'"
Nigel Brownjohn"I can't disconnect even if I wanted to."
@bigfortune"A business with location being irrelevant"
@WJeffreyBrown"2 in 3 believe the internet is good for their social life"
"It encourages people to associate with strangers"
Mike HarperKeeping information safe online
Lee Atkins"Can digital help with family planning?"
@givenlondonThe consequences of cyberbulling legislation?
The IndependentStartup introduces children to online banking
Wired"I need the internet at my fingertips" says 38% of people in the South
"ISPs should advertise minimum speeds."
Laura D"My Photos from the Big Red Box, Newcastle"
@Stickings90"Worries about the internet? Yes - Filter bubbles"
@ViktorGroenne"I think we will see big changes to the way we work"
Androulla L"Invaluable access for a son with Aspergers"
@MightyMigletConcerns around Leveson's data protection plan
The FT"keep in touch with the loved ones far away"
@CharlottepvTZ"Rarely read a newspaper anymore"
@DRussell1503Law to force companies to release your data
BBC News"Eyes feel fuzzy from looking at a screen all day!"
@HudsonDragonWythenshawe
Too much technology, not enough family time
The GaurdianMobile VS desktop infographic
Econsultancy"2 in 5 women say they'd be lost with out their mobile phone"
"Where's my minority report"
@AlJRees"1 in 4 people are worried that the internet might leave them behind"
Confessions of a troll
The GuardianJust posted a blog on #Ourdigitalfuture
@Katie_Chaps"Technology has grown faster than our social norms"
Elizabeth Burnside"I hope carrying less stuff around in my bag!"
@DanaHasham"Less devices, less passwords, more intuitive tech"
Morag WhiteWeb remains a 'luxury' for most of the world
Channel 4A fair share online
Alex Brown10 tips for parents to prevent cyber - bullying
Cybersafetyadvice.comStaying safe online - Share Take Care
BBC Radio1"Responsibility for the access to information"
@John_AlbionVideo - Discussion on Creative Commons
AljazeeraVideo: Is protecting children online coming at a cost?
EU Views"The biggest difference - Info fast/time waster!"
@Its_MrsE"The internet promotes freedom of information"
Sam WoodWhat happens to your data when you die.
New York TimesYour photos being used as the face of spam?
BBC News60"
Alex BrownRSA Animate - The Internet in Society
The RSA"Technology 'shrinks the world' bringing us closer"
Simon Heatman1.30"
Neil Berkett"People in the Midlands rely on their mobile phones more than anyone else!"
"Taking innovation to another level"
@Twistub"Connected me with my past, present & future"
@BossLyffe"Virgin shd be part of the "fairtrade for personal data"
@williamheathCalls for Britain to strengthen it's digital defence
BBC News"we are only showing our 'best sides' online"
LauraNSPCC calls for 5 year olds to receive e-safety talks
The Register"Mashable digital summit for good, some quotes"
David H60"
Lee Atkins"I am worried by the disregard for copyright"
Jon SparksCharlie Brooker on digital addiction
WiredCan Technology Help Us Lead Healthier Lives?
psfk"Faster, faster... two thirds of you think faster broadband can make life better."
Offensive tweeters to get a second chance
The Guardian'RIP: A Remix Manifesto' documentary
Laurent LaSalle"The digital switchover was last night"
@Katie_Chaps"Unlock your front door with your Smartphone"
@DanaHashemGames developer kick off 'Pay what you want' model
EurogamerMy three BIG questions
Richard BransonTired of traffic? let the internet drive your car
Wired
Digital technology has become a huge part of our lives, and at Virgin Media we want to help everyone enjoy the very best of it.
To do this we need to understand what people really think about the digital world, how it’s changing our lives today and what it means for the future. The more we understand, the better we can help you to benefit from everything technology has to offer. We want to make 'Our digital future' fantastic for everyone.
We think the internet provides loads of exciting opportunities for people, communities, and the whole country. Just like in the real world though, there are some risks that we need to deal with together.
How has digital technology affected your life?
Can you imagine life without the internet? Difficult, isn’t it! Digital technology has a huge impact on our everyday lives: how you work, how you buy and sell things and how you interact with friends and family. Your life is all about you.
You want to keep your family safe but, whether it’s crossing the road or clicking on a web link, there'll always be some risks to manage. By being aware of dangers online and taking simple steps to minimise those risks, you can help your whole family to feel safe, confident and ready to make the most of the digital world. Your family is about the people closest to you.
We live in a fast paced digital world that’s changing all the time. We want everyone to benefit from all the opportunities this brings. We need to start by making sure that everyone understands these opportunities and then we can work together to use digital technology for good. Your community is about the people around us and our wider society.
Speak up
To understand more about Our Digital Future, we asked research experts ICM to help us with a national online survey. Connected Britain provides the first insight into what we found out. As well as explaining some interesting differences in the way we each use the internet and digital technology here in the UK, it also reveals the similarities between our modern, digital lives.
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