There was a time when having the latest technology was the ultimate status symbol, but our latest survey shows those days are fading fast.
These days, 76% of people wait to upgrade until the newer devices feel “clearly worth it,” and 73% keep their devices as long as they still work. That means tech buyers are discerning and hard to sway unless the latest features offer a clear and tangible benefit, according to the 3,715 US tech consumers polled for the 2026 CNET Group TechPulse…

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