Recent figures have already revealed that certain social networks are losing favor, and now a digital trends report believes we are entering the era of the 'neo-Luddite'.

 

The prediction was made by London-based communications agency Hotwire in its sixth annual Digital Trends Report.

 

'While there are many early adopters out there scrambling³ around to get their hands on the latest smartwatch or iPhone, there are a group of much cooler kids working out ways to kill tech altogether,' explained the report.

 

'Welcome to the era of the neo-Luddite. They're here to make sure you switch off.'

 

Neo-Luddite is a slang term used to describe someone who believes that using science and technology has moral and social implications.

 

It is used to describe those who are considered to be anti-technology, or those who dislike or have a difficult time understanding and using modern science and technology.

 

Hotwire's prediction follows official figures from Ofcom's International Communications Market Report last week.

 

It found the number of weeklyUKvisitors to social networks is now 56 percent, a drop from 65 percent this time last year.

 

The US, China and Japan saw similar decreases - but to a lesser⁴ extent.

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