Category
Tech
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Trend cluster
Category
Connect-A-Tech
Gadgets and apps allowing for sharing of multimedia platforms.
2.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Connect-A-Tech trend?
Connect-A-Tech: Many consumers today own virtually every electronic device available: a TV, smartphone, laptop, tablet, desktop, etc. The difficulty lies in being able to use all of these devices from one location or to connect them all in one simple way. While cloud computing has enabled file-sharing and other functions across multi-media, there are a variety of other tools and applications that tech innovators are creating to make connecting across platforms even more user-friendly and convenient. These platform-integrating applications are a must for tech-obsessed consumers who want easy ways to stay connected and share content across their gadgets.
Trend themes
Themes within the Connect-A-Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Seamless multimedia sharing
As consumers seek easy ways of sharing content across their various electronic devices, there is a need for innovators to create applications and tools that allow seamless multimedia sharing.
02
Mobile technology optimization
As consumers continue to use their handheld devices for short bursts of internet browsing, there is a need for innovation that seeks to optimize the mobile technology experience.
03
Digital television integration
As consumers continue to flock to streaming content, there is a need for innovation in digital televisions integration ranging from building better social connected TVs to the integration of digital television with other devices.
Industry implications
What the Connect-A-Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer electronics industry
Innovation in this industry should be geared towards creating new solutions that enhances user experience and accessibility.
For
Communication industry
There is a need for innovation geared towards creating seamless communication and sharing solutions that enables access to multimedia from various sources.
For
Entertainment industry
Incorporating innovative ways that leverage technology to enhance user experience while consuming various forms of digital content should be the primary goal.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Connect-A-Tech
Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 25%, freshness 8%.
Popularity54%
Activity25%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Connect-A-Tech trend
8 featured examples from Sep 2, 2011 to Jul 6, 2012CategoryTech
Internet Television Systems
The Vizio Co-Star Stream Player Accesses the Web Without a Computer
Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend towards internet-enabled televisions by developing innovative devices and features that enhance the user experience and…
CategoryTech
Micro-Computer Sticks
The 'Pocket TV' by Infinitec Allows for Easy Access to Multimedia
The Pocket TV disrupts the traditional smart TV market, offering a sleek and portable alternative to accessing multimedia content on regular TVs.
CategoryTech
Touchscreen File Sharing Apps
Swyp Technology Allows Files to be Dragged and Dropped
Swyp's innovation in touchscreen file sharing has the potential to disrupt the mobile app market and transform the way we transfer files on our devices.
CategoryTech
Seamless Sharing Apps
Swipe Content from a Phone to a Television With Panasonic Media Flick
Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing apps and features that enhance the mobile-to-TV content sharing experience.
CategoryTech
Phone-Tapping Payments
Bump Pay Allows You to Transfer Money to a Friend with a Tap of the Phones
Bump Pay's tap-to-transfer technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile banking industry.
CategoryTech
Gaming TV Experiences
The Xbox Smartglass Links Tablets and Phones to Your TV
The gaming industry stands to benefit greatly from cloud-linked technology and intuitive navigation that enhances the gaming experience.
CategoryTech
Socially Connected TVs
Bring Friends, Updates and the 'Net to the Living Room Via Chumby NeTV
Creating innovative devices that connect television sets to social media and the Internet to stay relevant and competitive.
CategoryTech
Website Saving Apps
Later Locker Transfers Unviewable Sites to Desktops
Later Locker app highlights the importance of web designers to create mobile-optimized and responsive websites for businesses.
