# Connect-A-Tech Gadgets and apps allowing for sharing of multimedia platforms. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 14, 2012, updated Jul 15, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connect-a-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 2, 2011 to Jul 6, 2012 - Published: Jul 14, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Connect-A-Tech trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Connect-A-Tech trend means for industry ### For 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 for Connect-A-Tech Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 25%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 25% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Connect-A-Tech trend 8 featured examples from Sep 2, 2011 to Jul 6, 2012. - [Internet Television Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio-co-star-stream-player): The Vizio Co-Star Stream Player Accesses the Web Without a Computer (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend towards internet-enabled televisions by developing innovative devices and features that enhance the user experience and… - [Micro-Computer Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-tv-by-infinitec): The 'Pocket TV' by Infinitec Allows for Easy Access to Multimedia (Category: Tech) Implication: The Pocket TV disrupts the traditional smart TV market, offering a sleek and portable alternative to accessing multimedia content on regular TVs. - [Touchscreen File Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swyp-technology): Swyp Technology Allows Files to be Dragged and Dropped (Category: Tech) Implication: 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. - [Seamless Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-media-flick): Swipe Content from a Phone to a Television With Panasonic Media Flick (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing apps and features that enhance the mobile-to-TV content sharing experience. - [Phone-Tapping Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bump-pay): Bump Pay Allows You to Transfer Money to a Friend with a Tap of the Phones (Category: Tech) Implication: Bump Pay's tap-to-transfer technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile banking industry. - [Gaming TV Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-smartglass): The Xbox Smartglass Links Tablets and Phones to Your TV (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming industry stands to benefit greatly from cloud-linked technology and intuitive navigation that enhances the gaming experience. - [Socially Connected TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chumby-netv): Bring Friends, Updates and the 'Net to the Living Room Via Chumby NeTV (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating innovative devices that connect television sets to social media and the Internet to stay relevant and competitive. - [Website Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/later-locker): Later Locker Transfers Unviewable Sites to Desktops (Category: Tech) Implication: Later Locker app highlights the importance of web designers to create mobile-optimized and responsive websites for businesses. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - [Autonomy Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomy-stacks) (Tech) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)