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Obsessive Texting

Obsessive texting spawns innovations that make it easier to do

Implications - Alleviating bans on phone use while driving and curbing unwanted "intexticated" messages are texting innovations that make it easier than ever to text. With texting almost a ubiquitous method of communication, these applications and innovations feed the texting phenomenon, making it easier than ever to text so that anyone can send messages whenever, wherever and however they want.
Trend Themes
1. Innovative Texting Technologies - Innovative applications and technologies in texting are facilitating safer use, in everyday life as well as specific high-risk scenarios.
2. Anti-addiction Measures - The rise in texting addiction and digital intoxication highlights the need for anti-addiction measures in the form of technology interventions and awareness campaigns.
3. Ergonomic Touchscreen Products - Touchscreen products are creating opportunities for ergonomic redesign as brands develop new interventions like stickers, haptic feedback, and other tactile technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Anti-texting applications that extend beyond silencing phones can be developed and marketed to mitigate the hazard of texting while driving.
2. Health and Wellness Industry - Anti-addiction measures need to be developed to mitigate the risk of excessive texting and other digital behaviours that have been linked to mental health challenges.
3. Technology Industry - The development of ergonomic touchscreen technology presents opportunities to create new products that could revolutionize the user experience and functionality of these devices.
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Featured Examples

Safe Sexting Apps
Safe Sexting Apps
Cover Up Your Nude Texts on Your iPhone
Sexting, the term coined for sending nude photos via text message, has been in the news a lot lately as statistics show an increasing number, 30 percent, of teens reported either having sent or received… MORE
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London Unveils the World's First 'Safe Text Street'
London has just rolled out the world's first 'Safe Text Street' designed to prevent injuries to pedestrians who are texting. Lampposts on London's Brick Lane have been covered in padding designed to reduce… MORE
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If you’re one of those people who haven’t managed to kick the unsafe habit of texting while driving, now there are no excuses. The company ‘Drive Safe.ly’ has come up with a way for you to well, drive… MORE
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The Social Media Sobriety Test Saves You From Embarrassment
Just like "drunk-texting," there is also a symptom called "drunk-posting." For those of you who are guilty of this, there is now the Social Media Sobriety Test that will deter you from doing such embarrassing… MORE
Texting Underpants
Texting Underpants
Simativa's SIMsystem Makes Your Parts a Lot Less Private
Texting underpants will soon be a social norm. Simativa has developed a pair of underpants called SIMsystem that are designed to help caregivers know when their charges have soiled themselves. This innovation… MORE
play_circle_filled Anti-Clumsy Text Apps
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The Type N Walk iPhone App Makes Texting While Walking Safe
If you're like me, you have probably tried to send a quick text while walking. And if you are like me, then you may have bumped into a tree, person, car, etc… at least once or twice. Those days are long… MORE
Touchscreen Controller Stickers
Touchscreen Controller Stickers
The Tactile+Plus Creates Needed Texture on iPhones
Although great for many other things, not to mention portability, the iPhone doesn't offer the best surface for tactile feedback during gaming; however, the Tactile+Plus hopes to remedy that problem. This… MORE

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