Category
Tech
Connected Filtration
Trend cluster
Category
Connect-a-Tech
2.0
As multi-screen usage becomes commonplace, solutions help connect devices.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Connect-a-Tech 2.0 trend?
Connect-a-Tech 2.0: Consumers are watching TV and movies with a smartphone or tablet in hand more than ever, which has lead to the need for easy screen sharing and connectivity to enhance interaction and multimedia transference. The solutions place ease of use front and center while also enabling the ability to add additional devices down the line for a cohesive user experience.
Trend themes
Themes within the Connect-a-Tech 2.0 trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Multi-Screen Usage Trends
As multi-screen usage becomes more common, businesses can create intuitive solutions to make screen sharing and connectivity easier and more seamless for consumers.
02
Wireless Streaming Trends
Wireless streaming trends are becoming more popular, offering more convenience and accessibility for consumers, with opportunities for businesses to create products in various industries that cater to this trend.
03
Artificial Intelligence Trends
As artificial intelligence systems become more accessible and sophisticated, businesses can create innovative products and services in various industries that offer personalized and user-friendly experiences.
Industry implications
What the Connect-a-Tech 2.0 trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry can benefit from the trends of wireless streaming and multi-screen usage by developing devices and platforms that offer seamless integration across multiple devices, creating an easier and more personalized experience for consumers.
For
Automotive Industry
The automotive industry can develop innovative products that cater to the trend of hands-free usage by offering devices like K100 Plantronics Bluetooth speakerphones that make driving safer and more efficient.
For
Technology Industry
The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of wireless streaming by creating more advanced and reliable wireless devices, such as the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick or Lenovo's Pocket Projector, that can cater to the needs of consumers who are always on the go.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Connect-a-Tech 2.0
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 48%, freshness 8%.
Popularity67%
Activity48%
Freshness8%
Audience
90%Men
10%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Connect-a-Tech 2.0 trend
6 featured examples from Jan 20, 2014 to Oct 20, 2015CategoryTech
Portable Media Projectors
Lenovo's Mobile Projector is Designed for Streaming on the Go
The technology industry has an opportunity to develop and improve mobile projectors and other alternate streaming devices, particularly as cord-cutting becomes more prevalent.
CategoryTech
Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers
Mycroft is an Open Source Device that Learns Your Habits
AI home controllers like Mycroft could disrupt the home automation industry by providing personalized, voice-activated control of all household devices.
CategoryTech
Wireless Flash Drives
The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick Expands Storage Capabilities
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wireless storage devices and solutions for consumers and businesses in the technology industry.
CategoryAutos
Hands-Free Automotive Speakers
These Plantronics Bluetooth Speakerphones Help You Get Work Done
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced in-car technology to enhance driver experience.
CategoryTech
Media Machine Consoles
The 'Qubi' Media Center Has Everything You Need for Entertainment
The gaming and entertainment industry can leverage the trend towards intuitive entertainment consoles like the Qubi to create immersive gaming experiences and offer a wide range o…
CategoryTech
Streaming-Enabled Audio Recorders
This Wireless Recording Device Can Capture and Stream Audio
Use of wireless recording devices can revolutionize music production, giving musicians the flexibility to record high-quality audio on the go and share recordings easily with prod…
