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.
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%
562 Voters
NordVPN
21%
Surfshark
8%
ExpressVPN
5%
ProtonVPN
11%
Other (Let us know in the comments below!)
8%
I don't use a VPN
43%
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
24%
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%