More older Aussies embracing technology, according to Sensis report

Older generations are becoming more tech-savvy, embracing social media, mobile web and tablet computers, a report from Sensis has found.   

The report found that half of Australians are now using a mobile to access the internet, a 10% increase on last year.

This year, the study found that 45% of Australians in their 40s (up from 40% last year) and 32% of those in their 50s (up from 24% last year) are using mobile internet.

For social networking 82% of 30 to 39 year-olds are active users, as are 47% of those in their 40s and 45% of those aged 50 to 64.