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Memory Capsules

Milestones: Memory Capsules Makes Uploading Photos Emotional

— January 24, 2012 — Unique
Milestones: Memory Capsules is a new flash drive from Andy Sir designed to make transferring photos to and from your computer an emotional experience. Each memory capsule is designed in the shape of a rock and connects to your computer wirelessly.

The Milestones: Memory Capsules use NFC (near field communication) to transfer files to and from your computer cordlessly. The memory rocks come with their own special software that lets you write messages on the back of your pictures like a virtual scrapbook. Thanks to digital cameras it seems like everyone has thousands upon thousands of photos floating around their computer. The sheer amount of photos that people have removes the emotional connection they have with their pictures. Milestones: Memory Capsules help slow things down and let you appreciate each picture for the memories it contains.
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Photo Transfer - The trend of emotional photo transfer focuses on technologies that bring back the emotional connection to digital photos.
2. Wireless File Transfer - The trend of wireless file transfer looks at innovations that eliminate the need for cords and cables when transferring files between devices.
3. Virtual Scrapbooking - The trend of virtual scrapbooking explores software and tools that allow users to create digital scrapbooks with personalized messages and memories.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the emotional photo transfer trend by developing devices and software that enhance the emotional connection people have with their digital photos.
2. Wireless Technology - The wireless technology industry can seize the opportunity presented by the wireless file transfer trend to create innovative solutions that simplify the process of transferring files between devices without the need for cords or cables.
3. Digital Scrapbooking - The digital scrapbooking industry can embrace the virtual scrapbooking trend by creating intuitive software and platforms that enable users to easily create and share personalized digital scrapbooks.
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