Internet statistics can prove just how popular these sites really are. Yesterday alone, 26% of all internet users visited Facebook.com, this makes it the second most visited site behind Google. Youtube is the next most popular social networking site with 23% of internet traffic. Despite Twitter only having a mere 4%, they are looking to become one of the largest social networking sites in the near future.
Our requirement to be connected to the world anywhere we go has led to the introduction of many gadgets that are designed for social networking. These range of gadgets allow us to satisfy out need to connect to the internet everywhere we go. One gadget that is always being improved is the ‘smart phone’ which is being lead by the iPhone. Other mobile devices that we can’t get enough of are netbooks, smaller versions of laptops that are designed for on-the-go connectivity.
This requirement that we have to connect to the internet all the time supports the argument that we areally are addicted to gadgets. Even if you don’t think you’re addicted to gadgets, I don’t think you’ll have to look very far to find one that you don’t leave the house without. Whether it’s an iPod or simply a mobile phone, these are the main gadgets and gizmos that we can’t live without.
Retailers have caught onto the fact that we love out little gadgets and now almost everyday a new wacky gadget is released, everything from digital photo albums to MP3 alarm clocks
With Christmas on the horizon, gadget retailers are set to make a small fortune in sales as customers run out to pick up their must-have gadgets of the year. Some of the wacky items that will sell out this year are flying lanterns, people really will buy anything these days.
