Neowin News Feed for: Poll

Poll: Do you think Microsoft can change what people think about Windows 11?

Taras Buria — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is now trying hard to win back consumer trust by fixing Windows 11 and its "pain points," but at this point, is it actually possible? Read more...

Leaked poll shows employees don't consider Microsoft as 'top place' to work

Omer Dursun — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:46:01 +0000

A leaked internal poll reveals Microsoft employees' concerns about the leadership. Layoffs, a pay freeze, and the discontinuation of an annual employee poll have negatively impacted morale. Read more...

Elon Musk asks the public if he should step down as head of Twitter

Justin Luna — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:22:01 +0000

After unsuspending the Twitter accounts of certain journalists, Twitter CEO Elon Musk is now asking the public whether he should step down as head of the popular social media platform. Read more...

Poll: Do you use Caps Lock or Shift?

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:18:01 +0000

In our latest Neowin poll, we want to get your input on whether you use Caps Lock to capitalize characters or the Shift key. We also want to know if this is due to force of habit or something else. Read more...

Poll: What is your favorite gaming console of all time?

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:58:02 +0000

As we inch closer to the 50th anniversary of the birth of gaming consoles, we'd like to know: What is your favorite console of all time? Is it a modern machine or are you an old-timer? Read more...

Google Meet gaining Q&A and polls features next week

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:32:01 +0000

Google Meet is getting two new features: Poll and Q&A. Both features will be rolled out for end-users of eligible G Suite customers from October 8 and the rollout will be completed in 15 days. Read more...

Poll: Which next-generation console are you interested in buying?

Usama Jawad — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:00:01 +0000

With details about availability, features, and pricing for next-generation console offerings from both Sony and Microsoft now known, we are keen to know: which console(s) are you looking to buy? Read more...

Elon Musk asks Twitter if it wants to see a gigafactory built in Texas

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:54:02 +0000

Elon Musk has asked Twitter in a poll if it would like to see a future gigafactory constructed in Texas. Tesla earlier said that there was a need to ramp up battery production to "crazy levels". Read more...

A majority of Google employees are content with offering a censored search engine in China

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:56:01 +0000

As per a recent poll, 65% of surveyed Google Employees are okay with the company developing a censored search engine for China, in contrast to the general opinion being against this move. Read more...

A majority of Microsoft employees want to continue working with ICE, as per a recent survey

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:36:01 +0000

Only 44% of Microsoft employees who took part in a recent survey want the company to alter or end current contracts with ICE. A total of 1180 employees participated in this survey. Read more...

Many Microsoft employees are unsatisfied with their pay according to internal survey

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:04:01 +0000

According to an internally conducted survey, many Microsoft employees believe that their base pay along with additional bonuses are not good enough in comparison to similar jobs at other companies. Read more...

Gallup: Cybercrime is the most feared crime in the U.S.

Paul Hill — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:00:01 +0000

The results are in, folks! It turns out that the crime most people worry about is being the target of a cybercrime, whether it be personal or financial information that they lose to a hacker. Read more...

Poll: Has your Windows 10 PC been upgraded to the Creators Update?

Andy Weir — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:32:01 +0000

Microsoft released the Windows 10 Creators Update back in April, and its next major update is fast approaching. Has your PC received the Creators Update yet, or are you still waiting? Read more...

Mozilla poll suggests Democrat and Republican supporters back net neutrality

Paul Hill — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 01:16:02 +0000

A poll conducted by Mozilla and Ipsos shows that most Americans are in favour of net neutrality rules. What's interesting is that both Republican and Democrat supporters favour net neutrality. Read more...

Poll: Have you upgraded your PC to the Windows 10 Creators Update yet?

Andy Weir — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:02:01 +0000

Last week, Microsoft began rolling out the Creators Update to PCs, and offered an easy way to jump the queue and upgrade immediately. Have you installed the new version yet, or are you still waiting? Read more...

Poll: Trump wants Apple to make devices in the USA - how much more would you pay for this?

Christopher White — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:48:01 +0000

President-elect Donald Trump wants to offer Apple tax incentives to produce devices like the iPhone in the United States, but will customers be willing to pay more for the privilege? Read more...

Poll: Are you getting an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus?

Andy Weir — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:16:01 +0000

Have you pre-ordered one of Apple's new iPhones? Thinking of buying one later? Or are they not enough of an upgrade for you to justify a purchase? Cast your vote in our poll, and share your thoughts. Read more...

Poll: Have you been upgraded to the new Outlook.com yet?

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:48:01 +0000

It's been over 15 months since Microsoft originally announced its plans to upgrade Outlook.com. This week, it said that almost 90% of active users have been upgraded - are you one of them? Read more...

Poll: Have you ever been infected by ransomware, malware or viruses?

Justin Luna — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:22:01 +0000

Malware are nasty programs that can create quite a havoc on our computers. As time passes by, they evolve exponentially. We would love to know your experience with these things in our latest poll! Read more...

Poll: Have you upgraded your PC to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update yet?

Andy Weir — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:52:01 +0000

The Anniversary Update began rolling out this week, bringing a ton of new features to PCs. Have you installed it, are you still waiting for it, or are you sticking with an older Windows version? Read more...

Poll: Have you upgraded your Windows 7 or 8.1 PC to Windows 10?

Andy Weir — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:44:02 +0000

Microsoft's offer of free Windows 10 upgrades for those with Windows 7 or 8.1 PCs finally ends today. Did you upgrade your PC to the new OS - or are you happy sticking with old-school Windows? Read more...

Poll: What do you think of Microsoft's decision to end TV DVR development for Xbox One?

Andy Weir — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:52:01 +0000

In August 2015, Microsoft announced that it would bring TV DVR functionality to the Xbox One in 2016. This week, it said it has stopped development of that feature. What do you think of that decision? Read more...

Poll: Have you upgraded from Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile?

Andy Weir — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:38:01 +0000

It's been a month since Microsoft announced the start of its official rollout of Windows 10 Mobile for some of its older Windows Phones. Have you upgraded your handset yet - and if not, why not? Read more...

Icelandic Pirate Party leading in national polls

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:18:01 +0000

A new poll suggests that if elections were to occur today, the Icelandic Pirate Party would secure 38.1% of the vote. Despite having the largest share, they would still need to form a coalition. Read more...

Poll: Are you planning to buy a Windows phone?

Andy Weir — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:26:01 +0000

Windows Phone market share has crashed. Microsoft, whose Lumias account for 97% of active handsets, is scaling back its range - yet there's still developer interest in the platform. Will you buy one? Read more...

Majority of US citizens in favour of warrantless surveillance - poll

Paul Hill — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:00:01 +0000

A new poll from AP-NORC suggests that 56% of Americans support warrantless surveillance. The poll also suggests that religious extremism could be the cause of the spike. Read more...

Poll: Have you upgraded to Windows 10 on your PC yet?

Andy Weir — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:24:01 +0000

Did you upgrade ASAP, or did you wait a while before taking the plunge? Did you buy a new Windows 10 PC - or are you sticking with Windows 7 or 8.1 for now? Vote in our poll, and share your thoughts! Read more...

Google might consider holding a poll to name the next version of Android operating system

Usama Jawad — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 08:00:01 +0000

Although Android Marshmallow is only on 0.5% of active devices, questions are already being put forward regarding the name for the next major release of Google's operating system. Read more...

Poll: Three months on from its launch, have you upgraded to Windows 10 yet?

Andy Weir — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:36:01 +0000

It's been three months since Microsoft launched Windows 10 for PCs, and we're eager to hear if you've upgraded to the new OS yet - or if you've decided to avoid upgrading for the time being. Read more...

Poll: Are you still waiting to upgrade to Windows 10?

Andy Weir — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 03:12:01 +0000

It's been a month since Microsoft launched Windows 10, and 75 million PCs are already running the new OS - is yours one of them? Vote in our poll to let us know if you've upgraded, or still waiting. Read more...

Poll: What do you think of Microsoft's upcoming Lumia phones?

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:06:01 +0000

New renderings and a photo of Microsoft's upcoming Lumia smartphones leaked late Wednesday, but what do you think about them? Do you like what you've seen so far, or not? Read more...

Poll: Have you received the free upgrade for Windows 10?

Brad Sams — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:14:01 +0000

Microsoft said that they are rolling out the update to Windows 10 in waves which makes us wonder how far along in the process they are and if the distribution is still occurring at a feverish pace. Read more...

Poll: Is Windows 10 ready to launch?

Andy Weir — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:32:02 +0000

The first time zones have crossed into July 29; Windows 10 launch day is finally here. The new OS will soon be in the hands of millions of users around the world - but is it ready for its rollout? Read more...

Poll: Will you be upgrading to Windows 10 on July 29?

Andy Weir — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 13:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has now confirmed the launch date of Windows 10 - but do you plan to upgrade to the new OS when it's released on July 29? Or are you planning to wait, or maybe even give it a miss entirely? Read more...

Poll: What do you think of the new 'Microsoft Edge' name and logo for Project Spartan?

Andy Weir — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:04:01 +0000

'Microsoft Edge' is the new name for the browser formerly known as Project Spartan - and now that you've had some time to get used to the revised branding, what do you think of the new name and logo? Read more...

Poll: Do you like the new design style of Windows 10?

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:04:01 +0000

Microsoft is changing its design style with Windows 10, moving away from many of the more distinct elements of Windows 8, but do you like where it's going? Read more...

Poll: Are you going to install the new Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones?

Andy Weir — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:41:12 +0000

The second Windows 10 preview for phones is coming today - two months after the first one was released. Are you planning to install the new build on your handset, or will you give it a miss? Read more...

Poll: Are you planning to buy an Apple Watch?

Andy Weir — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:26:01 +0000

Seven months after it was first announced, the Apple Watch will finally go on sale this week, with prices starting at $349, rising to $17,000 for the 18-karat gold Edition. Are you planning to buy it? Read more...

Poll: Are you planning to buy Microsoft's new Surface 3?

Andy Weir — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:34:01 +0000

Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled the new Surface 3 tablet - a more affordable alternative to its flagship Pro 3. Do you plan to buy the new device, or are you saving your money for something else? Read more...

Reuters Poll: Apple Watch not of interest to 69% of Americans

Max Slater-Robins — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:35:45 +0000

A poll by Reuters/Ipsos has found that more than 69% of Americans surveyed had no desire to buy the Apple Watch and 46% of those had heard nothing about Apple's latest product. Read more...