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Mass WiFication

The integration of connectivity into everyday products increases convenience

Implications - The purpose of technology as a whole is to give people the ability to control as many aspects of life as possible. Taking this idea a step further, companies are beginning to instill WiFi capabilities into the most unexpected of products. This suits today's increasingly tech-enabled existence while also adding convenience to everyday tasks.
Trend Themes
1. Wifi-enabled Appliances - Companies are integrating WiFi capabilities into unexpected everyday products, making them more convenient for tech-savvy consumers.
2. Smart Home Automation - Products like Wi-Fi light switches and doorbell cameras bring automation and convenience to the modern home.
3. Hi-tech Kitchen Tools - From remote-controlled mixers to Wi-Fi connected cutting boards, smart kitchen gadgets are making cooking and baking more efficient and convenient.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The integration of Wi-Fi capabilities into traditional everyday products expands the industry's reach in the home and beyond.
2. Smart Home Technology - The development of home automation products like Wi-Fi light switches and doorbell cameras is transforming the way homeowners control and interact with their homes.
3. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - The emergence of high-tech kitchen tools with Wi-Fi capabilities presents an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate in a new product category.
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Featured Examples

Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders
Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders
The Sensi Standmixer by Peter Braakhuis Can be Controlled Remotely
The Sensi Standmixer introduces a hi-tech element to the baking process, which as a whole can take up a lot of time. Although many who love to bake don’t mind spending a few hours in the... MORE
Futuristic WiFi Webcam Doorbells
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The Doorbell Camera Lets You Answer the Door from Anywhere
This doorbell camera will let you answer who ever is at the door, whether you’re home or not. The iDoorCam is a heavy duty and waterproof gadget that includes a camera, microphone, speakers... MORE
Home-Controlling Light Switches
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Experience Automation Like Never Before with the WeMo Light Switch
Coming home to a dark house isn’t just a little unnerving but also a little bit dangerous, which is where the WeMo Light Switch can come in handy for easily adding seamless automation to your... MORE
Wi-Fi Cutting Boards
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The Chop-Syc by Siobhan Andrews Allows Cooks to Search for Recipes
The Chop-Syc by Siobhan Andrews, a Sustainable Product Design student at Falmouth University, brings a helpful level of tech savviness into the kitchen space. It is essentially a digital cutting... MORE
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Withings Bathroom Devices Keep Track of Your Weight
Whether you’re constantly health conscious or trying to slim down with a fad diet, tracking your progress is an important part of any health regime, and these Wifi bathroom scales simplify... MORE
Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats
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Honeywell Released a Temperature Panel That Works with Your Smartphone
Honeywell has just released their Prestige 2.0 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats. These temperature control panels work with your smartphone so you can control the temperature and regulate energy use anywhere... MORE

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