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.
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
22%
No way! That console is way too overpriced
23%
I'm not interested in Nintendo consoles
29%
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%
Yes – True decentralization is achievable. Innovative technologies and evolving governance models can eventually overcome centralized power structures.
21%
No – It’s unlikely true decentralization will ever be realized. Challenges like scalability, economic incentives, and inherent human tendencies toward hierarchy may always lead to some centralization.
22%
It depends – It may depend on the definition and context. The feasibility of true decentralization can vary depending on how it is defined across technical, political, and social contexts.
43%
Unsure – I need more information before deciding. The complexities and evolving nature of decentralization leave some uncertain until further evidence and developments emerge.
12%
Yes, it’s a smart move regardless of the messenger
35%
No, it’s risky and untrustworthy
26%
It’s just a political stunt
24%
Not sure yet
12%
It's not going nearly far enough
34%
Some of the moves are extreme but necessary
12%
I'm not sure
8%
Someone needs to shut DOGE down
43%
Yes! Too expensive, too many services
31%
Cable was better—at least it was simple
25%
I just pirate now, like everyone else
36%
No, more options = better content
7%
512 Voters
ChatGPT
40%
Claude
18%
Perplexity
10%
DeepSeek
24%
Other (Let us know in the comments below!)
5%