# DIY Detection Apps and devices that alert consumers of surrounding dangers. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Oct 8, 2012 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/detection-apps ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the DIY Detection trend? **DIY Detection:** Technological developments are making it easier than ever before to avoid unsafe situations. DIY detection apps, tools and devices designed to help consumers recognize hazardous situations, such as the existence of poison, fire or radiation, are gaining ground in the marketplace as more consumers take safety into their own hands. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 25 to Sep 26, 2012 - Published: Oct 8, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the DIY Detection trend ### Smartphone Hazard Detectors The development of apps and devices that detect potential hazards such as explosives or radiation using magnetic fields, geiger counters, and cameras on smartphones. ### Illness Tracking via Social Media The rise of online illness detectors that scan social media networks to track infectious diseases and allow for sickness forecasting using algorithms on publicly available information. ### DIY Detection The increase of DIY detection apps, tools, and devices for consumers to recognize hazardous situations such as poison, fire, or radiation. ## What the DIY Detection trend means for industry ### For Healthcare The healthcare industry can benefit from the increase in illness tracking apps and tools that help detect outbreaks and initiate preventative measures. ### For Smartphone Technology Smartphone technology companies can take advantage of the trend of developing apps and devices that detect potential hazards, such as explosives and radiation using magnetic fields and geiger counters in smartphones. ### For DIY Products The DIY industry can benefit from the trend of DIY detection apps, tools, and devices for consumers to recognize hazardous situations such as poison, fire, or radiation. ## Trend signals for DIY Detection Trend score 1.8 out of 10, from popularity 22%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 22% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Detection trend 5 featured examples from May 25 to Sep 26, 2012. - [Bomb-Seeking Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saper-explosives-recognition-software): SAPER Explosives Recognition Software Helps Prevent Fatalities (Category: Social Good) Implication: Military technology companies can benefit from the development of new and innovative technologies that can detect and prevent harmful materials from being detonated. - [Hybrid Fire Safety Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-smoke-detectormask): TaG Smoke Detector/Mask Alerts and Protects You from Flames (Category: Tech) Implication: The safety and security industry can tap into this trend by developing hybrid devices and alerting technologies to enhance emergency response capabilities. - [Online Illness Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickweather-site): The Sickweather Site Tracks the Sickness in Your Area (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovating in the field of healthcare technology to create platforms that use social media for disease tracking and forecasting. - [Radiation-Detecting Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantone-5-107sh): The Pantone 5 107SH Can Measure and Maps Gamma Rays (Category: Tech) Implication: The integration of radiation-detecting smartphones within the telecommunications industry offers disruptive innovation opportunities for enhanced safety and personal monitoring de… - [DIY Poison Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spectrometry-kit): The DIY Spectrometry Kit Lets You Analyze Questionable Substances Immediately (Category: Tech) Implication: The DIY Spectrometry Kit can disrupt the personal health and safety industry by enabling individuals to analyze potential hazards and contaminants in their environment, leading to… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)