Facially worn cameras satisfy demand for autonomous recording and adaptability
Implications - As consumers continue to document every aspect of daily life, a number of brands are taking the direct approach of marketing devices as a means of voyeuristic memory replacement that captures exactly as it's seen. Copying devices like Google Glass, facially worn recording devices satiate demand for 'always on' technology among tech-reliant consumers and compare modern solutions to simple items like prescription glasses for enhanced adaptability.
Trend Themes
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Facially Worn Recording Devices — Brands are satisfying the demand for 'always on' technology among tech-reliant consumers with devices like Google Glass and facially worn recording devices.
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Integrating Technology with Glasses — The collaboration between Google Glass and Warby Parker and new products like Recon Jet sunglasses indicate that integrating technology with glasses is a growing trend.
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Brainwave-controlled Cameras — The Neurocam prototype demonstrates the potential for controlling cameras with brain activity, a trend for the future of wearable technology.
Industry Implications
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Wearable Technology — The trend of wearable technology is evolving, particularly with facially worn recording devices and brainwave-controlled cameras, opening up opportunities for new tech products.
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Fashion Technology — The merging of technology with fashion accessories, such as the collaboration between Google Glass and Warby Parker, is an emerging industry.
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Outdoor Adventure & Sports Technology — The incorporation of cameras into sports gear and accessories, like the Mita Mamma glasses and Recon Jet sunglasses, is a growing industry with opportunities for further tech innovation.
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Date Range:
Apr 13 — Feb 14
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