# Reminder Tech Consumers turn to tech to keep their everyday lives in check. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Mar 13, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-nagging ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Reminder Tech trend? **Reminder Tech:** As consumers increasingly look to technology as a way to improve quality of life by tracking metrics related to health and their professional lives, brands are responding in kind with innovations that act as reminders to take care of everyday tasks. This more personal role of these products reflects an openness and desire to more intimately integrate tech into consumers' lives. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 29, 2014 to Mar 13, 2015 - Published: Mar 13, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Reminder Tech trend ### Personal Reminder Devices The rise of personal reminder devices that allow consumers to set reminders and help improve quality of life. ### Wearable Technology Wearable technology like UV Monitors and Personal Reminder Devices that monitor health and wellness and provide consumers with real-time data. ### Communication Reminder Apps The rise of communication reminder apps that help consumers stay connected with friends and family members. ## What the Reminder Tech trend means for industry ### For Technology The technology industry is ripe to disrupt the way we live our lives and work with personal devices and mobile apps. ### For Health and Wellness The health and wellness industry can benefit from offering integrated solutions with wearable technology that help consumers to improve their well-being. ### For Retail Retail businesses can use personal reminder devices and unique products like the Davek Alert Umbrella to create a better shopping experience and improve customer satisfaction. ## Trend signals for Reminder Tech Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Reminder Tech trend 6 featured examples from Aug 29, 2014 to Mar 13, 2015. - [Unique Unforgettable Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davek-alert-umbrella): The Davek Alert Umbrella Texts You So You Won't Leave It Behind (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can capitalize on developing innovative IoT accessories and smart umbrella solutions. - [Call-Simulating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knock-android-app): The Knock Android App Reminds Friends to Respond to Texts (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating communication tools that attempt to change mobile communication patterns. - [Parental Reminder Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-do-list): The Honey Do List Smartphone System Allows Users to Track Tasks (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities exist for developers to create more efficient task management applications and integrate them with family-friendly features. - [Persistent Reminder Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reminder-app): The Checkmark App is a Great Way to Stay On Top of Your To-Do List (Category: Tech) Implication: Innovating productivity software by incorporating customizable reminder options with snooze buttons. - [Communication Reminder Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-in-touch-with-people): The Bond App Reminds You to Keep in Touch with People Who Matter (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the growing market trend of reminder apps to create innovative solutions that enhance communication between individuals. - [Wearable UV Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-sensor): Have Fun and Be Safe in the Sun with This Ultraviolet Sensor (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to integrate UV monitoring technology into skincare products and services. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)