Internet users say digital tech makes them better informed than 5 years digital ago % informed of internet users who say the internet and cells phones helps them be better informed about International news My hobbies personal interests
Online Americans especially highlight how the internet and cell phones have made them better informed about products and services available for sale, national and international news, and popular culture. Asked if their internet use affected their being better informed on these issues compared with five years ago:
Internet users say digital tech makes them better  | informed than 5 years digital ago  | % informed of internet users who say the internet and cells phones helps them be better  | informed about  | Products services to buy  | 81%  | National news  | 75  | International news  | Popular culture  | 72  | My hobbies personal interests  | My friends  | My health fitness  | 65  | Local news  | My family  | Local civic activities  | 49  | My neighborhood neighbors  | Source: August 2014 Panel Survey.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 