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Hands-On Digital

Gadget-controlling gloves enhance the intimacy of a digital experience

Implications - Gloves that can control gadgets or enable a user to operate a tech device anywhere, anytime, are being embraced by gadget-loving consumers. These technology-enabled gadget gloves increase the amount of control a consumer has over their device, thereby enhancing the digital experience and blurring the lines between machine and man.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Wearable Technology - Gadget-controlling gloves that enhance the digital experience show a trend towards the integration of fabrics and technology.
2. Gesture-based Interfaces - Motion sensor mittens and Frontline Gloves show a growing trend for gesture-based computer interfaces that allow users to have a more tactile digital experience.
3. Wearable Medical Technology - The Medical Diagnostic Glove shows a trend towards wearable medical technology that seeks to increase the efficiency of medical diagnostics and patient care.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The hybrid wearable technology trend has significant implications for the wearable technology industry, blurring the lines between clothing and technology, and sets the stage for innovations in smart fabrics.
2. Medical/healthcare - Wearable medical technology is rapidly growing, and the Brian Perry Medical Diagnostic Glove is an illustration of this evolution towards practical medical diagnostic gloves for greater patient care.
3. Safety/first Responders - Frontline Gloves aiming to communicate hand signals to verbal language have significant implications for the safety/first responders industry as it increases communication efficiency for members and reduces risks.
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Featured Examples

Gloved Mouses
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The Airmouse from Denmark LTD. is an Ergonomic Pleasure
If you have ever suffered from Carpal Tunnel then the Airmouse from Denmark Ltd. will be a godsend for you. This mouse is specifically designed to prevent the injuries that come with pointing and clicking… MORE
Communication Via Fingertip
Communication Via Fingertip
HR Burton Gloves Provide Music, Phone for Snowboarders
The HR Burton gloves are a snowboarder’s technological dream. They provide immediate access to music and also serve as a mobile phone. And it’s all, literally, at your fingertips. The idea is a brilliant… MORE
All-Inclusive Mobiles
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The T-Glove is Your Wallet, Cellphone, MP3 Player and More
The T-Glove is like a wallet, cellphone, navigation system and multi-media system all worn on your wrist. Equipped with a flexible 3-inch touchscreen and RFID chip, the T-Glove aims to do away with the… MORE
Motion Sensor Mittens
Motion Sensor Mittens
These Colorful Lycra Gloves Use a Gesture-Based Computer Interface
These Lycra gloves are equipped with motion sensors and are able to virtually perform actions in 3D on any computer. Despite being incredibly fashionable, the gloves are pretty amazing as they are able… MORE
Hand Glove Medics
Hand Glove Medics
Brian Perry Designs the Practical Medical Diagnostic Glove
With increasing the efficiency of medical diagnostics in mind, Brian Perry has designed this Medical Diagnostic Glove to assist medical professionals in treating patients quickly in times of need. The… MORE
Winter-Ready Gadget Gloves
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The North Face E-tip Keeps Your Hands Warm and Touchscreen Accessible
It’s not always easy to keep your hands warm and be able to work a cool touch screen phone -- unless you have North Face E-tip gloves! North Face is known for Winter apparel, but they seem to be getting… MORE
Networking Safety Gloves
Networking Safety Gloves
Frontline Gloves are Designed to Help Firefighters Communicate
Frontline Gloves are an exciting new concept that would help keep firefighters connected and safe. Frontline Gloves would translate hand signals into words. I am intrigued. Frontline Gloves have a series… MORE
Hyper Functional Tech Mitts
Hyper Functional Tech Mitts
The Touchscreen Agloves are Made with Special Silver Yarn
Although the touchscreen Agloves aren't the first gloves that allow you to use touch products without taking them off, but they are certainly the first ones that look more normal. This entire glove is… MORE
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The Aspen One Watch Comes With its Very Own Glove
The Aspen One watch is a true innovation when it comes to luxury timepieces. This baby comes with its very own glove, a premium leather beauty that has a porthole where the face of your watch will be visible… MORE

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