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Which household chore would you most like to replace with a robot or autonomous device?

Posted December 7, 2020 through December 14, 2020 (87 Votes)
Cleaning Barbecue Grill
1.15%
Cleaning Rain Gutters
9.20%
Cleaning Swimming Pool
2.30%
Cleaning Toilets
10.34%
Cleaning Windows
16.09%
Folding Laundry
8.05%
Ironing Clothes
11.49%
Mopping Floors
13.79%
Mowing Lawn
17.24%
Vacuuming Carpets
10.34%


Which of these technology gifts would you most like to receive?

Posted November 30, 2020 through December 7, 2020 (88 Votes)
Portable Power Charger
4.55%
Remote Video Monitoring System
7.95%
Smart Speaker
3.41%
Smart Thermostat
3.41%
Smart Watch
7.95%
Streaming TV Player
3.41%
Video Doorbell
3.41%
VR Gaming Headset
26.14%
WiFi Signal Booster
15.91%
Wireless Earbuds / Headphones
23.86%


When considering an online-only dealer to purchase an automobile, which is most important to you?

Posted November 23, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (46 Votes)
30-day low price guarantee
0.00%
Comprehensive and verifiable vehicle inspection policy
2.17%
Extended warranty protection plan provided by the dealer
4.35%
Full money back return policy with no questions asked for at least a week after delivery
23.91%
The dealer has many outstanding reviews, and few or no complaints.
8.70%
I would not consider buying a vehicle from an online-only dealer.
60.87%


Which one of these services you used for the first time during the pandemic are you most glad you tried?

Posted November 16, 2020 through November 23, 2020 (169 Votes)
Contactless Payments
60.36%
Curbside Pickup
6.51%
Grocery or Meal Delivery
7.10%
Online Banking
1.78%
Remote Education
4.73%
Streaming Entertainment
1.18%
Telehealth / Telemedicine
7.10%
Video Calls with Family or Friends
5.92%
Video Meetings for Business
4.73%
Virtual Fitness Instruction
0.59%


How soon do you plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available?

Posted November 9, 2020 through November 16, 2020 (190 Votes)
I will get vaccinated as soon as possible, even if the overall effectiveness is not yet proven.
16.84%
I will wait long enough to be sure that the first groups of the population who are vaccinated experience no harmful effects.
37.89%
I will wait to find out if improved vaccines become available after the first batch is widely distributed to the public.
18.42%
I do not plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
26.84%


Are you concerned about any privacy risks associated with voice-controlled devices?

Posted November 2, 2020 through November 9, 2020 (154 Votes)
Yes. I refuse to have a voice-controlled device in my home.
68.83%
Somewhat. There is cause for concern, but adequate consumer controls can alleviate the risk.
16.23%
I'm OK with voice-controlled assistants in phones, but not in home speakers.
3.25%
It's not an issue. The major tech companies already know everything about me.
5.84%
No. The benefits of convenience outweigh the risks.
5.84%


Which product review rating most influences your decision to make a purchase?

Posted October 26, 2020 through November 2, 2020 (55 Votes)
5 Stars - I want to learn why others think the product is awesome.
20.00%
4 Stars - I want to know what's liked, along with minor flaws.
34.55%
3 Stars - I want to find out why the product is neither loved nor hated.
29.09%
2 Stars - I want to learn why others find the defects to outweigh the benefits.
10.91%
1 Star - I want to know why others think the product awful.
5.45%


How will the pandemic influence your holiday shopping habits this year?

Posted October 19, 2020 through October 26, 2020 (83 Votes)
I will shop online exclusively, for my own safety and to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
18.07%
I will do some shopping online, and some in-person because I want to support merchants in my area.
50.60%
I will shop online definitely, and I will consider local retailers -- but only if they provide curbside service.
6.02%
I will only shop in-person because the risks associated with e-commerce outweigh my chance of catching COVID-19.
6.02%
I will not do any holiday shopping this year due to circumstances related to the pandemic.
19.28%


Which social media platform is most guilty of unfair censorship?

Posted October 12, 2020 through October 19, 2020 (121 Votes)
Facebook
28.93%
Instagram
6.61%
LinkedIn
0.83%
Pinterest
0.83%
Reddit
9.09%
Tumblr
2.48%
Twitter
25.62%
YouTube
25.62%


Do misspellings on a website negatively influence your decision to do business with a product or service provider?

Posted October 5, 2020 through October 12, 2020 (154 Votes)
Yes -- Spelling errors reflect a lack of attention to detail and diminish my confidence in the provider.
56.49%
Possibly -- One inconspicuous misspelled word is excusable. However, multiple or glaring misspellings are indicators of other problems with the business.
35.06%
No -- If the provider has a product or service I need, their spelling ability is immaterial to my decision to do business with them.
8.44%


Which region do you believe the most cybercrime originates from?

Posted September 28, 2020 through October 5, 2020 (216 Votes)
Africa
6.48%
Asia-Pacific
40.74%
Eastern Europe
25.93%
Europe
8.33%
Latin America
0.46%
Middle East
5.56%
North America
12.50%


When considering a new smartwatch, which feature set is most important to you?

Posted September 21, 2020 through September 28, 2020 (62 Votes)
Alerts and Notifications
16.13%
Calls and Messaging
20.97%
Clock and Time Tracking
17.74%
Contactless Payments and Banking
1.61%
Design and Personalization
11.29%
GPS and Maps
1.61%
Health and Fitness
22.58%
Music and Video
8.06%


What is the greatest challenge to organizations implementing Artificial Intelligence?

Posted September 14, 2020 through September 21, 2020 (69 Votes)
A shortage of talent with the skills to utilize AI to its full potential.
17.39%
AI can be expensive and the return on investment is questionable to decision makers.
7.25%
AI is an unfamiliar and complex technology that is not yet fully trusted.
33.33%
AI has its own set of cybersecurity concerns which require additional resources.
14.49%
Dependability of AI technology is still in doubt.
13.04%
Many view AI as an unnecessary luxury.
14.49%


Which search engine do you trust the most to provide unbiased results with no hidden agenda?

Posted September 7, 2020 through September 14, 2020 (262 Votes)
Ask
0.38%
Bing
0.00%
DuckDuckGo
56.87%
Google
12.60%
Yahoo
1.15%
I trust them all equally to provide unbiased results.
1.15%
I trust none of them to provide unbiased results.
27.86%


What is your overall rating of customer service wait times during the pandemic?

Posted August 31, 2020 through September 7, 2020 (42 Votes)
Excellent - Efforts by organizations to adjust to unprecedented circumstances have resulted in shorter wait times.
7.14%
Good - Considering the breadth of unexpected challenges, wait times are reasonable.
26.19%
Neutral - The pandemic has had no noticeable effect on customer service wait times.
19.05%
Needs Work - Most wait times are too long and more must be done to deal with the demand for customer service.
23.81%
Terrible - Entities have failed to adapt which has resulted in excessively long wait times.
23.81%

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