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App.net Survey: Ads Not Deterring Many From Using Social MediaAt one point or another, many social media users have complained about annoying ads and wished that a popular social networking site with no advertising existed. App.net recently raised $800,000 from everyday internet users in under a month for just that purpose. But is it enough? Would more Americans be interested in donating or paying a small fee in order to make larger sites like Facebook and Twitter free from advertising?
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Mobile Payments Survey: Starbucks Customers More Likely to Use Mobile PaymentsA recent deal between Starbucks and mobile payment system Square has many Americans talking about the future of payment methods. Some people have even speculated that companies like Starbucks will become cash-free businesses in the future. What payment methods do most Americans use regularly and how might the deal between Square and Starbucks affect the popularity of mobile payments?
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Pirated Content Survey: Two Thirds of Users Will Benefit from Google’s New PolicyGoogle has just put a new policy into place regarding pirated content in search results. The new policy allows copyright holders to request that a site including infringing materials be removed from search results. The more requests that a site be removed, the farther down that site will appear in search results. How do Americans feel about this new policy and how many people will it even affect?
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Paul Ryan Survey: Half of Voters Still Undecided About Romney’s Running MateOver the weekend, Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney announced his running mate, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. Though many are still learning about the Vice Presidential nominee, the choice certainly has many people talking. How do most Americans feel about Mitt Romney’s choice? And how will it impact their voting decisions later in the year?
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Airline Travel Survey: Most Want Window Seats, Won’t Pay ExtraTravelers who fly to their destinations often have a favorite seat on the plane. Some people prefer windows and others prefer aisles, but window seats may now come with some extra fees. How many travelers will this rule possibly affect? Do Americans think this type of policy is fair? And do all the extra fees charged by airlines ever impact people’s travel plans?
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