Basic devices redefined in more interesting, less practical ways
Implications - The desire to create something better is resulting in unique, but often gimicky technology. Do these gesture based remotes really work better than a regular remote? Probably not, but the creativity generates interest and buzz.
Trend Themes
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Gesture-based Remote Controls — Creating gesture-based remote controls generates interest and buzz and disrupts the traditional button-based remote control market.
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Fashionable and Minimalist Remote Controls — Designing fashionable and sleek universal remote controls with few buttons and intuitive scrolling offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for traditional, clunky remotes.
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Eco-friendly and Sustainable Remote Controls — Designing sustainable and eco-friendly remote controls that can be charged manually or last an extended period with less power disrupts the leading battery-fueled remote control market.
Industry Implications
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Consumer Electronics — Consumer electronics companies can reference these trends to innovate and redesign traditional remote controls to create new markets and generate consumer interest.
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Home Automation — Home automation companies can use these trends to create the most intuitive and efficient remote control experience for products in the home automation industry.
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Sustainability — Sustainability-focused companies can reference these trends to reduce environmental waste and design eco-friendly universal remote controls.
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Date Range:
Jan 08 — Sep 08
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