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.
TECHNOLOGY
Do You Think Donald Trump Becoming U.S. President is Good for the Future of Crypto?
When Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Bitcoin jumped up to $89,995. Is this a sign of things to come or just a one-off? Explain your answer in the comments below!
42% Yes, I believe this is good for crypto.
9% No, I believe this is bad for crypto.
31% I'm cautiously optimistic.
17% I don't care.
566 Voters
Do You Believe That Aliens Are Living In The Ocean?
On November 13, 2024, a US congressional hearing featured testimony from a former Department of Defense official who claimed that government employees have been injured by Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) and that the US has conducted secret UAP retrieval programs. The official also stated that the government possesses a substantial amount of classified information on UAPs, including hi-res photos and videos of advanced, non-human technology coming from the ocean.
22% Absolutely! 100% šš½
12% Well someone's hallucinating. Aliens are from space š š
53% Maybe, but I need more proofš§
12% I donāt believe that aliens existš
483 Voters
Would You Take a 4-Year Cruise to Escape Trump's Presidency?
After Donald Trumpās 2024 re-election, Villa Vie Residences launched a "Skip Forward" cruiseāa four-year escape to over 140 countries for those ready to leave U.S. politics behind. Starting at $255,999, the package offers meals, fitness, and housekeeping. For a shorter break, thereās also a two-year option to sit out the political scene until the 2026 midterms.
48% Yes, Iād go for it
22% No, Iāll stay put
6% I prefer the 2-year option
9% I would if it were cheaper
12% 4 years at sea is crazyyy
604 Voters
How did you learn about HackerNoon?
28% Through a Google search
40% Word of mouth within my social circle
15% Social media (LinkedIn, X, Instagram)
7% Email outreach
8% A HackerNoon editor reached out to me
371 Voters
What Do You Think Will Be The Most Important Tech Skill To Have For Future Careers?
Tech is constantly changing, and you might get left behind unless you keep up to date.
17% Data Analysis
32% Programming
6% eCommerce
20% Cybersecurity
22% AI/Machine Learning
504 Voters
How do you keep track of your passwords?
67% I use a password manager
15% I memorize my passwords
9% I write down all my passwords in a document
8% I let my browser create and save passwords for me
573 Voters
If Apple dropped its Vision Pro from $3,500 to $2,000, would it catch your eye?
Appleās Vision Pro may not have dominated the market at its $3,500 price, but reports expect a $2,000 version could launch next year with fewer features and cheaper materials. Would this price drop make it more appealing to you?
12% Absolutely, $2,000 is more reasonable!
54% No, itās still too expensive.
23% Don't care about mixed reality headsets, no matter the price.
9% Not sure. I need to see more information.
471 Voters
Do you still believe in the Metaverse?
It seems that the hype for the metaverse has come and gone; with most of the attention now on AI. Are you still a believer in the idea?
29% Yes
30% No
27% Yes, but it's still years away
12% I think the Metaverse idea is dead
578 Voters
What piece of retro tech do you still love today?
Tech comes and goes and is always progressing; however, sometimes the oldies will always be the goodies.
15% CRT Televisions
16% Record players
7% VCR
8% Walkman CD players
32% Old video game consoles
13% Retro cell phones
6% Other (Let us know in the comments!)
264 Voters