The Pew Research Center says more people are increasingly turning to the social networks for their daily news intake.
Self-proclaimed social media gurus, listen up: A new study says that more Twitter and Facebook users are turning to the platforms primarily for news. The Pew Research Center released its findings on Tuesday, in a report titled "The Evolving Role of News on Twitter and Facebook,' and one number in particular sticks out: 63% of both Twitter and Facebook users claim the services are now sources of news for them—and not just a way to keep up with friends and family.