Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Integrated
Voice
Wearable voice assistant tech adapts with fashion-forward aesthetics.
3.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Integrated Voice trend?
Integrated Voice: Voice assistant wearables are being adapted with modern designs that are easily integrated into users' personal style. These functional products can come in the form of rings, glasses and watches.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Integrated Voice trend
For tech innovations to be consistently used by consumers, the first priority is that that they're easily integrated into consumers' lives. Products that function as an extension of consumers' day-to-day, rather than additional chore to manage, are appeal to consumers who look to ease their routines with the help of technology.
Trend themes
Themes within the Integrated Voice trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Integrated Voice Assistants
Voice assistant wearables are being adapted to modern designs that are easily integrated into users' personal style.
02
Hands-free Functionality
Consumers look to ease their routines with the help of technology, which prioritizes products that function as an extension of the consumer's day-to-day, rather than an additional chore to manage.
03
Discreet Voice-Activated Tech
Wearables with smaller form factors that carry voice-activated technology tout portability and connected features with bigger adaptability into consumers' daily lives.
Industry implications
What the Integrated Voice trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Wearable Technology
Tech innovations that seamlessly blend into personal style provide opportunities for wearable technology and fashion brands to create functional products that stand out for their aesthetics and functionality alike.
For
Consumer Electronics
Opportunities arise for tech startups and established brands in the consumer electronics market to create integrated products that helps ease consumers' day-to-day routines.
For
Audio Products
Connected wearables that offer hands-free functionality such as built-in microphones, voice-activated assistants, and audio technology open up opportunities for audio product manufacturers to expand their product lines.
Workshop question
How is your brand prioritizing easy integration of its product/service?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Integrated Voice
Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 50%, activity 45%, freshness 10%.
Popularity50%
Activity45%
Freshness10%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Integrated Voice trend
6 featured examples from Jun 7, 2019 to Apr 17, 2021CategoryTech
Assistive Smart Glasses
The Amazon Echo Frames Have Microphones for Consulting Amazon Alexa
The implementation of voice-controlled assistants into wearable devices offers opportunities for innovation in health and wellness monitoring, personalized augmented and virtual r…
CategoryTech
Connected Voice Assistant Eyewear
The 'Lucyd' Bluetooth Smart Glasses Support Modern Lifestyles
The growing trend of smart eyewear creates opportunities for businesses operating in the wearables industry to develop innovative products and solutions.
CategoryTech
Voice Assistant Smart Rings
The Amazon Echo Loop Helps to Take Amazon Alexa on the Go
As smart rings and other wearables become more popular, there is potential for the wearable technology industry to expand and improve upon current offerings.
CategoryTech
Accessible ANC Earbuds
The Amazon Echo Buds 2nd-Generation Come in Two Color Options
There is a need for the audio equipment industry to develop more affordable and versatile ANC earbuds to compete with established brands such as Amazon.
CategoryTech
Squarish Chic Connected Eyewear
The Bose Frames Tenor Sunglasses Have a Style-Conscious Design
Opportunity to innovate in the eyewear industry by developing more connected, smart and functional designs.
CategoryFashion
Chic Subtly Designed Smartwatches
The Mobvoi TicWatch C2 Seamlessly Matches Any Style
The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating smartwatches with subtle designs that seamlessly match any style.
