If you've heard the word crowdsourcing bandied about lately but need a tutorial, this infographic is for you. Coined by journalist Jeff Howe in 2006, crowdsourcing allows us regular folks to tackle issues posed by companies like Netflix and Amazon, or to crowdsource crisis information, monitor elections and curate local resources on Ushahidi's Crowdmap.

Nowadays, 98% of students own a digital device and 70% of them take it to class for notes or covert Internet usage (college sophomores spend an average of 115.7 minutes on Facebook a day). What does this mean for study habits and they way young folks learn? Check out the infographic below for more.

In 2010 the mobile entertainment industry was worth $33 billion. Not only that, but you are more likely to leave home without your wallet than your phone. And while most of us would rather play a game on a console than a phone or tablet, the numbers are rising. Check out the infographic below for more mobile gaming facts.

If you thought your family tree was convoluted, then just take a look at the tech industry. Giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google have inspired other companies to sprout up all over the place. And you might be surprised by some of these relationships, so take a minute to browse through the infographic below and learn a little about the interconnected world of tech.