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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma ran a social poll asking whether the brand should be styled as 'Xbox' or in all caps 'XBOX'; about 65% favored the all-caps option, the official Xbox account briefly rebranded to XBOX, and The Verge noted a possible rebrand. The move appears to lean into Xbox’s roots, though it’s unclear whether changes will be broad or cosmetic.
A new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll reveals that housing affordability and the housing shortage are the top political issues for Massachusetts residents, with 34% prioritizing it over other concerns like immigration. The poll, conducted with 700 respondents, shows strong support for measures to address the housing crisis, including rent control and incentives for converting unused buildings into housing. Many respondents reported difficulties in finding affordable homes or rentals, and some are considering moving out of state. The poll also indicates a generally positive view of the state's economy compared to the national outlook.
A new Fox poll reveals that over half of Americans are staying home or opting for more affordable travel plans this summer due to high prices, with many choosing to drive instead of fly. AAA expects a record 38.4 million people to travel by car this Memorial Day Weekend.
The April 2024 Times/Siena poll of registered voters nationwide shows that 25% believe the United States is on the right track, while 64% think it's headed in the wrong direction. The poll also breaks down responses by gender, age, race/ethnicity, education, region, neighborhood type, 2024 vote choice, party ID, and 2020 vote.
A recent poll obtained by KSHB 41 News shows a tight race in the upcoming vote on whether to fund the Chiefs and Royals stadium projects in Jackson County, Missouri, with 47 percent of respondents in favor and 46 percent against. The poll, conducted by Remington Research Group, revealed that 7 percent of voters remain undecided. The survey also indicated that more people were aware of the Royals' stadium plans than the Chiefs' renovation plans, and that voter turnout will likely play a significant role in the election's outcome.
A recent poll conducted among Las Vegas Raiders fans showed a split opinion on whether they would welcome Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh as the team's next head coach. Out of 1088 votes, 545 voters said no to Harbaugh, while 543 voted yes. The Raiders and the Chicago Bears are reportedly two potential jobs that Harbaugh would have interest in if he returned to the NFL. While there are reasons to believe Harbaugh would be a good fit for the Raiders due to his winning record, there are also potential negatives associated with him.
A recent poll on men's style preferences revealed that there is a clear winner in the inseam wars, but opinions on other matters such as the optimal number of shirt buttons to leave undone and the most attractive facial hair situation varied. Open-toe Birkenstock sandals were not considered a turn-on.
Android Authority readers are deeply divided on the Pixel Fold, with 52% of voters thinking it's "hot" and 48% giving it a thumbs down. However, 89% of polled readers think the $1,799 price tag is too expensive for the device. Many readers commented that the Pixel Fold is overpriced compared to other foldable phones on the market, and some criticized Google's lack of experience in the foldable phone space.
A recent poll conducted by TrueAchievements shows that 90% of Xbox players won't be subscribing to Ubisoft+, a subscription-based service that offers access to over 60 of the publisher's games and their accompanying premium editions. The service requires a subscription fee of $17.99 / £14.99 a month, which is higher than Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's $14.99 / £10.99 a month asking price. Many players have noted that the monthly asking price is too steep for a service that only offers games from a single publisher, especially games that are frequently on sale for generous discounts.