Pew: Social Networks Used by Nearly Three-Quarters of Adult Web Surfers

Almost three-quarters of U.S. adults using the Internet frequent social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, according to a new report from Pew Internet.

Some 72 percent of online adults were using social networking sites as of May—a fairly significant increase since late 2012, when Pew found that 67 percent of Internet users over the age of 18 were frequenting such services.

Social networking's growth among adults has risen dramatically in the past eight years, the research firm added.

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LinkedIn App Update Offers On-The-Go Job Applications

LinkedIn App Update Offers On-The-Go Job Applications Don't let any more dream job opportunities slip through your fingers—LinkedIn mobile users can now apply for a position directly from their smartphone or tablet. Last month, LinkedIn added the ability to search for jobs via its mobile app for Android and iOS devices. Now you can take the next step and apply for any position you find without having to bookmark or email the listing for later.

"We have heard from many of you that you want the ability to apply directly from your mobile device but that managing and editing resumes on a small screen can be challenging," Vaibhav Goel, associate product manager at LinkedIn, wrote in a blog post. "With that in mind, we're introducing the ability to apply for jobs without a resume attachment from mobile."

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Man Proposes to Girlfriend on Reddit Advice Animals Thread

Man Proposes to Girlfriend on Reddit Advice Animals Thread

It's the geeky alternative to proposing to your beloved on the Jumbotron in front of 40,000 braying fans at the ballpark—asking her to marry you on Reddit.

A Reddit user going by SirTechnocracy did just that on Monday, penning the simple message: "This is a marriage proposal (she will recognize my username): I can't believe the day is finally here ..."

It don't mean an Ask Me Anything if you ain't got that ring.

Amusingly enough, SirTechnocracy bent his virtual knee on the Advice Animals subreddit, prompting a slew of friendly but snarky responses.

"If she posts an awkward penguin with just the word 'No,' this will be the greatest day of my life. (I mean, I'm rooting for you, don't get me wrong. Love is great. But oh man would that make my day)," one commenter wrote.

Another Redditor suggested "an annoyed Picard meme" reading "WHY THE F*** WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO ME ON REDDIT?", while a third simply offered, "I now pronounce you neckbeard and wife."

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