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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.
Would a foldable iPhone spur adoption of this niche form factor?
Consumer Technology

Would a foldable iPhone spur adoption of this niche form factor?

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Group 1_0443/S&P Global/S&P Global Media Portal. Several manufacturers have experimented with foldable screens in hopes that they would become the next evolution of smartphone…

Will smart eyewear help consumers see more clearly?
Consumer Technology

Will smart eyewear help consumers see more clearly?

Posted on March 17, 2026March 26, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Group 10 0094_Large/S&P Global Media Portal via S&P Global. Consumer interest in wearable technology held steady in 2025, with middle-income households carrying the torch.…

Update on how changes to government benefit programs are impacting retired Alliance members
Economic Trends

Update on how changes to government benefit programs are impacting retired Alliance members

Posted on February 11, 2026March 26, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: nappystudio/Lifestyle Collection via Unsplash. A key policy position of the current US administration has been to review government funded programs in an effort to…

Smartphones remain most used device for streaming video
Consumer Technology

Smartphones remain most used device for streaming video

Posted on January 6, 2026January 27, 2026 by Michael Nocerino

Source: S&P Global Media Portal/S&P Global. The video streaming landscape is flooded with a variety of services and devices for consumers to choose from. On…

Higher-income households driving tablet and PC buying
Uncategorized

Higher-income households driving tablet and PC buying

Posted on December 9, 2025November 26, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: ridvan_celik/iStock/Getty images. Both Tablets and PCs are showing a rebound in demand after bottoming out in last year’s Q3 survey. Apple, Dell, HP and…

Apple drives uptick in smartphone purchasing
Consumer Technology

Apple drives uptick in smartphone purchasing

Posted on December 1, 2025November 12, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: S&P Global Employees/S&P Global. The consumer smartphone market is showing signs of resilience despite significant economic headwinds. Over the next six months, consumers are…

Wearable technology continues to push consumer boundaries
Consumer Technology

Wearable technology continues to push consumer boundaries

Posted on November 11, 2025November 4, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: polinaloves/Technology/Adobe Stock. Usage of wearable technology continues to grow year-over-year. Like many technology categories, these devices satisfy use cases that consumers were already looking…

Free video services play an important role in the streaming landscape
Consumer Technology

Free video services play an important role in the streaming landscape

Posted on October 21, 2025November 4, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: wichayada/PeopleAdobe Stock. Before Netflix helped usher in the modern streaming industry and Facebook helped usher in the modern social media industry, YouTube was a…

More consumers piling into virtual worlds
Consumer Technology

More consumers piling into virtual worlds

Posted on October 14, 2025November 4, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: Sutthichai Supapornpasupad/Moment/Getty images. This is the first in a series of articles analyzing the results from S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research’s recent survey,…

Tablets and PC: Where do they go from here?
Consumer Technology

Tablets and PC: Where do they go from here?

Posted on September 29, 2025November 4, 2025 by Michael Nocerino

Source: leungchopan/People/Adobe Stock. The personal computing market remains relatively unchanged year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. Yes, there are minor fluctuations is the percentages of respondent ownership rates,…

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