# Lazy Low-Tech Low-tech peripherals make already-convenient digital devices even simpler. By [Joey Haar](https://www.trendhunter.com/joeyisa), Research Writer | Published Nov 1, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/lazy-lowtech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Lazy Low-Tech trend? **Lazy Low-Tech:** While high-tech gadgets have contributed to unparalleled convenience, they are limited because of the ephemeral, immaterial nature of digital networks. Low-tech addenda let users expend even less effort when they use their high-tech devices, providing real-world, physical aids for digital interfaces. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 12 to Nov 1, 2016 - Published: Nov 1, 2016 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Lazy Low-Tech trend ### Low-Tech Addendums The trend of providing low-tech addenda for high-tech devices offers opportunities to bring in add-on products which provide physical support or motions to make operation even simpler. ### Hands-Free Use The trend of offering hands-free use gives the chance to create products that individuals can access their devices in a multitude of ways without the need to hold them ### Multi-angle and Multi-position The trend of providing multi-angle and multi-positional flexibility with a device opens doors to develop products that can allow capturing videos or taking photos without restrictions ## What the Lazy Low-Tech trend means for industry ### For Mobile Accessories The mobile accessories industry, which includes products like mounts, holders, frames, and add-on features, are sure to benefit from the trend of Low-Tech Addendums and Hands-Free Use. ### For Home Security Systems The home security systems industry offers possibilities to leverage the trend of Swiveling Smartphone Security Cameras to keep an eye on homes smartly. ### For Travel Accessories The travel accessories industry, who deal with products like travel pillows, can take the advantage of the trend of Tech-Centric Travel Pillows by enabling smartphone usage to travelers. ## Workshop question How is emerging technology impacting the way your consumers behave and how can you adapt to meet new demands and needs? ## Trend signals for Lazy Low-Tech Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 80% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Lazy Low-Tech trend 7 featured examples from Sep 12 to Nov 1, 2016. - [Wheelchair Hoverboard Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverseat): HoverSeat Turns Hoverboard Toys into a Rolling Beach Chair (Category: Autos) Implication: The personal mobility industry can benefit from the development of innovative attachments that enhance the functionality and accessibility of devices like hoverboards. - [Tech-Centric Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-pillow): This Travel Air Pillow Enables One to Rest While Using Their Phone (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive opportunity to develop and market high-tech travel accessories that cater to the needs of modern travelers. - [Swiveling Smartphone Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-360): Presence 360 Turns Old Smartphones into Security Monitors (Category: Tech) Implication: Presence 360's technology can be leveraged by the home security industry to provide cost-effective and accessible solutions to the customers. - [Magnetic Ceiling Tablet Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablet-holder-mount): The 'SkyFloat' Tablet Holder Mount Provides a Hands-Free Experience (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative mounting solutions for a wide range of consumer electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and wearable tech. - [Smartphone-Holding Waist Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanny-pack-bag): The 'Handee Holder' Fanny Pack Bag Holds Devices for Handsfree Use (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Handee Holder' fanny pack bag and similar products cater to the fashion accessory industry, opening up possibilities for new and trendy smartphone-holding waist bag designs. - [Baseball Cap Camera Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smabow): The 'Smabow' Baseball Cap Has a Phone and Camera Mount on the Brim (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating camera mounts to a range of apparel such as shirts, jackets or pants. - [Rubberized Camera Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gekkogum): GekkoGum Can Stick Cameras and Smartphones to Almost Any Surface (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative camera mounts and accessories that meet the demand for versatile, durable, and easy-to-use equipment. ## 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)