June 21, 2026

Poor Kids Experience “App Gap,” Says Study

More evidence of children’s expanding use of digital media may not come as a surprise. But a study released today by Common Sense Media also reveals a persistent digital divide, in particular, inequities surrounding access to newer mobile devices.

Link: MediaPost Publications Do Teens Dream Of Electric Sheep?

Just as their adult counterparts, smartphone-powered teens are evolving before our very eyes into savvy shoppers, location-aware consumers, and mobile addicts.

Link: Idea Contest for SciVerse Library Apps

Entrants are invited to submit specific ideas for applications for the SciVerse suite that solve problems affecting the search and discovery of information within librarian and researcher workflows alike.