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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.
Dedicated streaming devices remain niche products
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Dedicated streaming devices remain niche products

Posted on September 23, 2026September 24, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty images. Dedicated streaming media devices were probably always destined to be more a fad than a game changer. A big…

Retirees show strong interest in smart home tech and home energy solutions
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Retirees show strong interest in smart home tech and home energy solutions

Posted on September 21, 2026September 24, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: DutchScenery/iStock via Getty images. 451 Research by S&P Global conducts a series of surveys which focuses on the experiences of retired and near-retired respondents…

PC buying outlook brightens
Consumer Technology

PC buying outlook brightens

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Antonio_Diaz/iStock via Getty images. Similar to our tablet report, consumers are demonstrating renewed interest in buying desktops and laptops. While the survey found a…

Most consumers are satisfied with their streaming media devices
Consumer Technology

Most consumers are satisfied with their streaming media devices

Posted on July 21, 2026July 22, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Tero Vesalainen/iStock via Getty images. By its nature, streaming meets consumers where they are by allowing them to engage with media in a variety…

Consumers “bundle up” when it comes to video streaming subscriptions
Consumer Technology

Consumers “bundle up” when it comes to video streaming subscriptions

Posted on July 14, 2026July 22, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: ViewApart/iStock via Getty images. It might come as no surprise that younger consumers are more likely to use streaming services, while older ones are…

Tablet buying shows some signs of life
Consumer Technology

Tablet buying shows some signs of life

Posted on July 8, 2026July 22, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Mutlu Kurtbas/E+ via Getty images. The first quarter of the year saw some renewed interest in tablet buying. Although consumers tend to take a…

Consumers showing renewed interest in wearble technology
Consumer Technology

Consumers showing renewed interest in wearble technology

Posted on June 29, 2026July 16, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Customdesigner/iStock via Getty images. After a couple of down years, consumers have rekindled their interest in wearable technology. With the current economic environment, it’s…

Smartphone trends: Apple leads the way with younger consumers
Consumer Technology

Smartphone trends: Apple leads the way with younger consumers

Posted on June 23, 2026July 16, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: ViewApart/iStock via Getty images. Apple and Samsung continue to dominate a mostly static US smartphone market. Based on current churn rates, this status quo…

Smartphones are a gateway to broader tech adoption
Consumer Technology

Smartphones are a gateway to broader tech adoption

Posted on June 3, 2026July 16, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Westend61/Westend61 via Getty images. The ubiquity of smartphones and their influence on tech adoption cannot be overstated. More members of the youngest generations —…

Retiree adoption of telemedicine has a Medicare-sized hole
Consumer Technology

Retiree adoption of telemedicine has a Medicare-sized hole

Posted on May 28, 2026June 22, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: FG Trade/E+ via Getty images. A series of studies conducted by 451 Research from S&P Global Energy Horizons focuses on the experiences of retired…

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