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7.3 | This Month and Mild
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4,611 Total Clicks Feb 13 - May 13 |
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Gadget-Less Tech
Gesture-controlled tech deems peripherals unnecessaryImplications - As technology advances, the desire for less bulk increases. This results in not only smaller gadgets, but the absence of gadgets altogether. Consumers relish in the opportunity to control devices through bodily gestures not just for the minimalism aspect, but the bridge it creates between human and technology. [More]
 Computer Controlling Bracelets |
 Wireless Arm Band Controllers |
 Gesture Control Accessories |
 Gesture-Operated Remotes |
 Outside-the-Lines Styluses |
Filed in: Tech
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6.6 | This Month and Mild
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3,317 Total Clicks Jun 12 - May 13 |
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Password Paranoia
As identities become more rooted online, digital security is taken furtherImplications - Many consumers believe the more accounts they have online, the more accessible their information. This paranoia has created a higher demand for digital security that stretches beyond the password. Thus, companies are integrating extra measures to ensure consumers feel secure, showing an understanding of the fact that for many tech-savvy citizens, online information is as valuable as any tangible good. [More]
 Password-Unlocking Apps |
 Touchscreen Credit Cards |
 Fingerprint Password Protectors |
 Password-Eliminating Security Services |
 Friend-Trusting Facebook Tools |
Filed in: Tech Social Media
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6.6 | This Month and Mild
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19,850 Total Clicks Jan 13 - May 13 |
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Tactile Gaming
The video game industry extends to real life to satisfy consumer needsImplications - In the digital age, a bit of tactile entertainment is refreshing. Consumers who feel they've lost touch with the real world are seeking methods of reconnecting with it, yet are not willing to give up the fast-paced, competitive tone of digital entertainment. Tactile gaming allows them to indulge in the best of both worlds. [More]
 Tactile Pastime Phone Protectors |
 Modular Tetris Furniture |
 Real Mario Kart |
 Sci-Fi Lawn Games |
 Building Block Chalk Art |
Filed in: Tech Games
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7.3 | This Month and Warm
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18,841 Total Clicks May 12 - May 13 |
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Sleep Gamification
Consumers are looking to track more and more activities, even their rest.Implications - Gamification and health are coming together like never before. With advances in technology related to sleep, specifically those that allow devices to measure quality of sleep, brands have found an opportunity to quantify one's health habits. These devices and similar measuring products provide a sense of control to consumers. [More]
 Dream-Inducing Sleep Aids |
 Snooze-Discouraging Apps |
 Intelligent Smartphone Docks |
 Smartphone-Secreting Clocks |
 Alarm Clock Cushions |
 Obnoxiously Effective Alarm Apps |
Filed in: Lifestyle Tech Health
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7.3 | This Quarter and Warm
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24,931 Total Clicks Dec 12 - Apr 13 |
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Niche Dual Purpose
Dual-purpose flash drives make for minimal consumer effortImplications - North American culture is heavily based on convenience. The pursuit of maximum results for minimum effort stretches into all aspects of life, from information storage to mundane, everyday tasks. Tech companies that recognize this fact are beginning to create dual-purpose products wherein one function is seemingly unrelated to the other, showing thorough understanding of its customer and providing a much-appreciated helping hand. [More]
 Flash Drive Doodlers |
 USB-Embedded Bracelets |
 Crystallized USB Jewelry |
 Sensual Storage Devices |
 Dual-Purpose Thumbdrives |
Filed in: Tech Gadgets
