HackerNoon Technology Polls
HackerNoon readers are younger, wealthier and more educated than the internet's average.
These polls represent where forward thinking technologists see the industry headed.
303 Voters
Thinness is a luxury feature I value and would pay more for.
46%
Maybe if it also feels exceptionally well-built and premium.
9%
No, slimness itself isn't worth extra money to me; features matter more.
12%
I'd expect a slimmer phone to cost less if it has a smaller battery or fewer features.
20%
My budget is the main decider, regardless of how thick or thin the phone is.
10%
Battlefield
24%
EA FC
12%
Mafia: The Old Country
14%
Madden NFL
12%
Killing Floor 3
11%
Dying Light: The Beast
9%
Other (share in the comments)
14%
353 Voters
It’s a productivity boost — I love it
28%
It’s neutral — useful, but overhyped
24%
It’s making me nervous — feels like a threat
8%
It's replacing people — this isn’t progress
39%
DOGE is effectively reducing waste and streamlining government operations.
19%
While some cuts are necessary, DOGE's approach is too aggressive and lacks transparency.
17%
DOGE poses a threat to democratic institutions and oversteps legal boundaries.
36%
I'm not familiar with DOGE or its initiatives.
26%
564 Voters
NordVPN
21%
Surfshark
8%
ExpressVPN
6%
ProtonVPN
11%
Other (Let us know in the comments below!)
8%
I don't use a VPN
42%
407 Voters
Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Pain: Exemptions help now, but future tariffs will hurt prices and innovation.
11%
Accessory Shock: Gadgets are safe, but accessories will get more expensive.
33%
Innovation Shift: Companies will move production or innovate elsewhere.
10%
Tariff Whiplash: Uncertainty will disrupt the whole tech industry.
9%
No Big Deal: The tech world has been, and will adapt just fine.
26%
Unsure: More information is needed
8%
Hell yes! I'm buying on launch
24%
I'm planning to hold off on the purchase until I can find a good deal
23%
No way! That console is way too overpriced
23%
I'm not interested in Nintendo consoles
28%
Yes!
16%
No, 2mm doesn’t make a difference.
44%
Maybe—depends on the other features.
20%
I’ll just wait for the foldable iPhone.
10%
Doesn't matter, I buy whatever Apple puts out.
8%
Youtube
39%
24%
10%
Spotify
5%
10%
9%
32%
Bing
6%
ChatGPT
37%
Perplexity
13%
Other (let us know in the comments!)
10%