Flat-Panel TVs in America

Prices on big-screen flat-panel TVs have taken a steady plunge in the U.S. since the first plasmas went for over $10,000 in the late nineties. But that's for no lack of quality or demand. This infographic takes a closer look at current and future trends of the flat-panel TV trade in the United States.

via http://kiplinger.com/infographics/flat_panel_tv/map.html

Our Ultra-Connected World by the Numbers

Our world is getting smaller and smaller, thanks to the increasing number of folks connecting to the Internet. Our world is getting faster, thanks to us being connected everywhere. Our world is getting more connected and that in itself is changing the way we live, work, communicate and share. Here is a visual representation of our connected planet, by the numbers.

via gigaom.com

How much time Americans spend their time online?

A new report from market analysis firm Nielsen shows that in June 2010 Americans spend nearly a quarter of their online time (22.7 percent) using social networking sites and services, up from 15.8 percent in June 2009.

Update: Text and graphics updated to clarify category definitions, timeframe and methodology

via blog.nielsen.com