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Author: Michael Nocerino

Michael Nocerino is a Research Analyst for Voice of the Connected User Landscape covering consumer spending and Tablet and PC buying behavior at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has more than 15 years of experience in research operations, including fielding management, longitudinal data tracking and production of insightful content. Michael produces quarterly Insight reports and Spotlights as well as content for participants in the 451 Alliance. Michael holds a BA in Communications from the University of Maryland.
Does having a ‘human in the loop’ label improve consumer confidence in GenAI content?
AI

Does having a ‘human in the loop’ label improve consumer confidence in GenAI content?

Posted on July 30, 2025July 29, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: DC Studio/Technology/Adobe Stock. “Is it live, or is it Memorex?” That was an advertising slogan for a brand of cassette tapes in the 1980s…

PC buying remains sluggish for second straight year
Consumer Technology

PC buying remains sluggish for second straight year

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Fxquadro/People/Adobe Stock. Similar to our recent tablet report, consumer buying plans for desktops and laptops are starting the year slow. While the survey picked…

Tablet buying off to slow start for second year in a row
Consumer Technology

Tablet buying off to slow start for second year in a row

Posted on July 15, 2025July 29, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Rick Gomez/Tetra images/Getty images. The first quarter of the year was once again a tough time for tablet buying. Although consumers tend to take…

Inflation and tariff concerns drag down economic outlook for retirees
Economic Trends

Inflation and tariff concerns drag down economic outlook for retirees

Posted on July 9, 2025July 10, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: rh2010/People/Adobe Stock. The word “consumer” encompasses a large and diverse intersecting web of trends, experiences and participation. Within that group, retired and near-retired individuals…

Streaming media devices: Just a means to an end
Consumer Technology

Streaming media devices: Just a means to an end

Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Chris Ryan/OJO Images/Getty images. How important are streaming media devices? Furthermore, what constitutes a streaming media device? A few years back, and especially before…

Confidence in cryptocurrency shows improvement
Consumer Technology

Confidence in cryptocurrency shows improvement

Posted on June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: NiseriN/iStock/Getty images. After a couple of rocky years, more investors seem ready to give cryptocurrency another chance. Our survey shows renewed confidence in crypto…

Gen Z isn’t following millennials down the same technology rabbit hole
Consumer Technology

Gen Z isn’t following millennials down the same technology rabbit hole

Posted on June 18, 2025June 13, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: d3sign/Stock Photos | Smart Phone/Getty images. When it comes to tech usage, our research shows Generation Z and millennials are in relative lockstep with…

Smartphone AI features get mixed reaction from consumers
Consumer Technology

Smartphone AI features get mixed reaction from consumers

Posted on June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: d3sign/Stock Photos | Smart Phone/Getty images. New AI features are being rolled out to consumer devices and services at a dizzying pace, and that’s…

Tariff tussle sinks consumer sentiment
Customer Experience

Tariff tussle sinks consumer sentiment

Posted on May 7, 2025June 10, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Gail Shotlander/Stock Photos/via Getty Images. As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of consumer sentiment and spending has taken a notable turn. 451 Research,…

A closer look at how recent consumer spending trends are defying recession worries

A closer look at how recent consumer spending trends are defying recession worries

Posted on September 11, 2024September 13, 2024 by Michael Nocerino

Source: © Marco Bottigelli/Moment via Getty Images. Despite worries about a potential recession, the data from a recent Macroeconomic Outlook survey conducted by 451 Research,…

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