# Requisite Internet Instilling Wi-Fi capabilities into unexpected products and devices. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 28, 2012, updated Mar 14, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/requisite-internet ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Requisite Internet trend? **Requisite Internet:** Modern consumers have a need to be connected to the Internet and their social networks at any given time, a fact that is driving brands to design products that offer Wi-Fi capability as part of their main features. A plethora of items, ranging from cars and thermostats to vending machines and even cufflinks, are now offering Internet access, demonstrating that the ability to connect online is quickly becoming a pre-requisite of any new product that hits the market. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 5, 2011 to Feb 29, 2012 - Published: Feb 28, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Requisite Internet trend ### Wi-Fi Integration Brands are designing products that offer Wi-Fi capability as part of their main features, demonstrating that the ability to connect online is quickly becoming a pre-requisite of any new product that hits the market. ### Wireless Connectivity Portable and wireless-enabled gadgets are providing ease of transport and mobility while maintaining high definition capabilities, opening up opportunities for on-the-go work and entertainment. ### Internet of Things Devices like Twine and the Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 thermostat are paving the way towards a future in which everything may be connected to the Internet, offering new opportunities for monitoring and managing energy consumption and automating everyday tasks. ## What the Requisite Internet trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics The consumer electronics industry can leverage Wi-Fi integration and wireless connectivity to develop new and innovative products that cater to the growing demand for on-the-go connectivity and mobility. ### For Home Automation The home automation industry can utilize the Internet of Things to create smart homes that automate everyday tasks, optimize energy consumption and provide enhanced comfort and security. ### For Transportation The transportation industry can leverage Wi-Fi connectivity to enhance the in-car experience and provide new and innovative services such as TrainNet, which provides entertainment, news and location-based services to commuters. ## Trend signals for Requisite Internet Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 41%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 41% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Requisite Internet trend 10 featured examples from Oct 5, 2011 to Feb 29, 2012. - [USB Super Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fxi-cotton-candy): FXI 'Cotton Candy' is the Smallest Ever PC Device (Category: Tech) Implication: The electronics manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation in miniaturizing technology and creating versatile devices. - [Doorbell WiFi Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twine): Twine Connects Everyday Objects to the Internet (Category: Unique) Implication: Twine's concept of connecting everyday objects to the Internet creates potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the technology industry. - [Portable Wireless Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xerox-mobile-scanner): Scan & Transfer Documents Easily With the Xerox Mobile Scanner (Category: Tech) Implication: The Xerox Mobile Scanner presents innovation opportunities in the document management industry, creating an efficient, portable solution for scanning and transferring documents. - [Wi-Fi Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asahi-beverages): Asahi Beverages Rolls Out Vending Machines That Provide Internet Access (Category: World) Implication: Innovative vending machine technologies and value-added services can disrupt the traditional vending industry, providing new opportunities for players in the space. - [Generation-Focused Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevy-code-130r): Chevy Code 130R and Tru 140S Aimed at Millennials (Category: Autos) Implication: Developing new car models and features to cater to the preferences of the Millennial generation. - [Wireless WiFi TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ces-2012-welcomes-the-aquos-freestyle): CES 2012 Welcomes Aquos Freestyle ConceptTV (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of wireless WiFi TVs by developing and manufacturing innovative television products. - [Social Media Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-x7000): HP X7000 Helps You Get into Facebook with One Click (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can benefit from incorporating specialized features, like one-click social media access, into their computer mice to enhance user experience. - [Energy-Tracking Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricascade-elka-700-10-thermostat): Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 Thermostat Monitors Energy Via Wi-Fi (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions that integrate energy-tracking thermostats and wireless energy monitoring systems into home automation setups. - [Subway-Exclusive WIFI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainnet): Tokyo Rail Partners With Mitsubishi to Provide TrainNet (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for subway systems to improve passenger experience and attract more commuters through the implementation of subway-exclusive WiFi networks. - [Internet-Enabled Mancessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookstone-usb-cufflinks): Brookstone USB Cufflinks Offer Wi-Fi and Data Storage (Category: Tech) Implication: The integration of technology into fashion accessories like these cufflinks creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion tech industry to enhance personal style and… ## Recent trend clusters - 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