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Tech
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Trend cluster
Category
Tactual
Tech
As touch technology becomes old news, tactile-based innovations rise.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Tactual Tech trend?
Tactual Tech: The consumer electronics industry has spent decades perfecting touchscreen technology, but just as the perfection is peaked, so is the interest by users. As consumers move to prefer tactile experiences with tech, brands are responding in kind with innovations that stimulate through texture to further prepare users for an enhanced biometric experience in the future.
Trend themes
Themes within the Tactual Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Tactile Technology
As consumers begin to prefer tactile experiences with tech, brands are innovating to stimulate senses through texture.
02
Biometric Security
Innovative developments in biometric security have led to the creation of devices that use fingerprints and other biometric data to keep individuals and their belongings safe.
03
Universal Remotes
Universal remotes are being revamped to offer users an all-in-one solution with advanced features and sleek designs.
Industry implications
What the Tactual Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
With the rise in tactile technology, the consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to create new products that offer unique sensory experiences.
For
Home Security
The development of biometric security devices offers the home security industry an opportunity to provide consumers with advanced options for keeping their homes and belongings secure.
For
Smart Home
The advancement of universal remotes presents an opportunity for the smart home industry to provide homeowners with a synchronized solution for managing all aspects of their home.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Tactual Tech
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
Popularity70%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Tactual Tech trend
5 featured examples from Feb 26, 2014 to Sep 2, 2015CategoryTech
Shape-Shifting Cellphones
CAE Blind Smartphone is Accessible, Evolving for the Needs of the User
The CAE Blind smartphone presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of assistive technology, specifically for visually impaired individuals.
CategoryTech
Hack-Proof Biometric Devices
This Personal Biometric Device Could Eliminate the Need for Passwords
The cybersecurity industry can leverage biometric authentication technologies like JAR to enhance the security of digital systems and protect user data.
CategoryTech
High-Tech Biometric Luggage
This Multifunctional Suitcase Keeps Your Belongings Safe and Secure
The travel and tourism industry can benefit from the growing demand for high-tech luggage that provides enhanced convenience and security.
CategoryArt & Design
Futuristic Fingerprint Locks
This Device Lets Users Unlock Doors with Just a Fingerprint
Opportunity for home security companies to incorporate biometric technology into their product offerings to enhance security measures for homeowners.
CategoryTech
Comprehensive Home Controllers
The NEEO Universal Remote Can Manage the Majority of Your Home
The NEEO Universal Remote's smart home integration offers opportunities for the home automation industry to create more comprehensive and user-friendly control systems.
