"The combination of broadband saturation in U.S. homes paired with compelling online content has lead to casual Internet usage. Data released by Pew Internet & American Life Project suggest an increase in Internet users who surf the Web with no specific intent.

"for a casual Web surfer -- someone who is looking to fill time, kill time, hang out -- that translates into the Web being a very interesting place to go," said Deborah Fallows, senior research fellow at Pew Internet & American Life Project. "A destination in an of itself. You can be sure that if you as a Web surfer just show up, you'll find something to do there."


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