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On-the-Go Stream

Seeking accessibility, consumers turn to portable methods of multimedia sharing

Implications - As technological integration advances, reliance on ease and accessibility becomes commonplace, prompting desires for more compact, digital alternatives to traditional everyday activities. Seeking more diverse methods of at-home multimedia, consumers are turning to mobile applications and portable streaming devices to make media engagement more convenient whether at home or on-the-go. This speaks to a desire for methods of media sharing that satiates both digital engagement and day-to-day efficiency.
Trend Themes
1. On-the-go Media Streaming - As consumers become increasingly reliant on ease and accessibility, digital alternatives to traditional everyday activities emerge, such as using mobile applications and portable streaming devices.
2. Compact Storage Solutions - As storage needs increase, consumers demand high-performance storage solutions that are portable and cost-effective, like high-capacity flash drives and solid state drives.
3. Personalized Broadcasting - As live streaming becomes more popular, personalized broadcasting options emerge, such as private broadcasting apps that allow users to choose exactly who they wish to broadcast their videos to, or apps that let users broadcast their playlists and introduce tracks to friends live.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - The rise of on-the-go streaming and portable storage solutions calls for the mobile technology industry to innovate and develop devices and apps that cater to consumers' need for convenience.
2. Entertainment - On-the-go streaming and personalized broadcasting trends offer tremendous opportunities for the entertainment industry to leverage new delivery platforms, such as movies and TV shows, and capitalize on consumers' increasing demand for personalized entertainment experiences.
3. Data Storage - As data storage needs continue to grow, the data storage industry has an opportunity to innovate and develop high-performance storage solutions that are also cost-effective and portable, like high-capacity flash drives and solid state drives.
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Watch out Netflix, the new PopcornFlix for BlackBerry 10 is available in select countries and expanding around the globe. PopcornFlix is a free movie streaming app for BlackBerry smartphones. The... MORE
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The SanDisk Optimus Max Packs 4 Terabytes of Storage
The SanDisk Optimus MAX solid state drive is the first solid state drive of its size (2.5 inches) to pack 4 Terabytes of storage capacity. The Optimus MAX makes light of the notion that flash-based... MORE
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In attempt to gain ground in the home theater industry, Internet giant Google unveiled Chromecast—a super compact plug-in device that lets you stream media content from your smart phone to... MORE
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The Roku Streaming Stick Plugs Into Your HDTV for a Library of Apps
The Roku streaming stick is a WiFi-enabled dongle that is able to plug into your televisions HDMI port. It will allow you to stream HD content via Roku’s library of multiple apps. The Roku... MORE
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'Skeegle' is a Mobile Live-Streaming App Exclusively for Private Groups
Mobile live-streaming apps ‘Meerkat’ and ‘Periscope’ have become immensely popular recently, but now ‘Skeegle’ wants to make the service a more private affair.... MORE
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The Fradio App Lets You Introduce Tracks and Broadcast Playlists to Friends
With Fradio, you can play DJ and broadcast live radio to your friends—and maybe even fans. The recently launched app lets you broadcast your favorite tunes and even enables you to talk over... MORE

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