The Home Phone by UrbanHello Lets You Get Tech Savvy at Home
Tana Makmanee — January 8, 2013 — Tech
References: kickstarter & gizmag
The smart phone market has been taking the mobile world by storm, and now it’s looking to target not only this generation’s tech-savvy youth, but those who rely on home phones for their communication needs. Designed by UrbanHello, the ‘Home Phone’ was launched on Kickstarter and at CES 2013. The home phone seeks to make the traditional household phone cool again.
The home phone is equipped with patented technology that allows it to automatically switch to a hands-free mode once placed upon a table. Its unique cylinder-type shape allows it to stand freely on its own wherever you may like. Also, its speaker system allows you to become embraced in 360° of high definition sound, letting you and your whole family participate in the call.
With a mechanical keyboard on the bottom, OLED displays that self activate and the fact that it comes in a variety of playful colors, the home phone by UrbanHello is sure to entice those wishing to add some tech savvy improvements to their ordinary household phones. Having received a CES 2013 Innovations Award, the home phone is sure to lead the way in the cordless smart home phone market.
The home phone is equipped with patented technology that allows it to automatically switch to a hands-free mode once placed upon a table. Its unique cylinder-type shape allows it to stand freely on its own wherever you may like. Also, its speaker system allows you to become embraced in 360° of high definition sound, letting you and your whole family participate in the call.
With a mechanical keyboard on the bottom, OLED displays that self activate and the fact that it comes in a variety of playful colors, the home phone by UrbanHello is sure to entice those wishing to add some tech savvy improvements to their ordinary household phones. Having received a CES 2013 Innovations Award, the home phone is sure to lead the way in the cordless smart home phone market.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Phones - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home phone market by introducing smart features like hands-free mode and high-definition sound.
2. Tech-savvy Household Appliances - Creating a range of household appliances with tech-savvy features, such as self-activating OLED displays, to enhance the user experience.
3. Colorful Tech Accessories - Trend towards playful colors in tech accessories for the home, presenting an opportunity to redesign and add vibrancy to traditional devices.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry can explore innovative ways to revamp home phones and cater to the tech-savvy market.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can develop a range of tech-savvy household appliances with smart features to enhance convenience and connectivity.
3. Home Decor - Opportunity for the home decor industry to create colorful tech accessories that seamlessly blend with the aesthetic of modern homes.
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