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
Would You Take a 4-Year Cruise to Escape Trump's Presidency?
After Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election, Villa Vie Residences launched a "Skip Forward" cruise—a 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, there’s also a two-year option to sit out the political scene until the 2026 midterms.
49% Yes, I’d go for it
22% No, I’ll stay put
5% I prefer the 2-year option
9% I would if it were cheaper
11% 4 years at sea is crazyyy
586 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
7% A HackerNoon editor reached out to me
366 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
503 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
572 Voters
If Apple dropped its Vision Pro from $3,500 to $2,000, would it catch your eye?
Apple’s 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, it’s 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?
28% Yes
30% No
27% Yes, but it's still years away
12% I think the Metaverse idea is dead
577 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
What’s Your Take on Foldable Phones?
Foldable phones are making a strong comeback, led by Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series. However, competitors like Motorola and Huawei, with its new tri-foldable phones, are challenging for the top spot in this revived market. With prices ranging from $600 to over $2,800, the market is growing fast, but do foldable phones truly have staying power?
30% Love them! They're the future.
30% They're cool, but unnecessary.
25% Overhyped and impractical
13% Passing fad. They won't last long.
356 Voters
Will You Purchase Any of Apple's New Products?
Today, Apple officially revealed the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the AirPods 4. Will you be buying any of these?
12% Yes, all of them!
16% Yes, at least one or two.
40% Absolutely not.
30% Not now, but maybe in the future.
515 Voters