# Circular Smart Home PCs The 'FIXO' Smart Computer Disc Provides Support with Palpable Information By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-disc References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fixo-smart-disc/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fixo-the-smart-disc-is-landing-home?secret_perk_token=9fe235f8) PCs come in the form of stationary towers and laptops, but the 'FIXO' smart computer disc is designed to take on a different aesthetic for maximum functionality. Capable of providing valuable information on things like appointments, weather, news and much more, the 'FIXO' features [built-in stereo speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-assistant-concept), remote monitoring capabilities and an intuitive touchscreen interface. Funding now on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-nii), the 'FIXO' smart computer disc also features an HD camera and responds effectively to voice commands. The 'FIXO' device is engineered to be the epicenter for [smart homes and connected dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/displace-hub) in order to streamline the experience within homes as they become more tech-centric. The system can enable users to be more informed, connected and efficient without having to constantly have them reaching for their smartphone or logging on to a laptop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Home Disks:** Opportunities are emerging for disks that integrate as the central node of a home ecosystem. - **Intuitive Touchscreen Interfaces:** New devices with user-friendly interfaces and voice control capabilities are enabling a more streamlined tech experience within the home. - **Connected Dwellings:** The rise of more home automation and internet of things devices are creating opportunities for central ecosystems to manage them all. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can develop smart disks that serve as the entry point for a range of devices in the connected home. - **Home Automation:** The smart home automation industry can integrate FIXO and similar devices into broader ecosystem solutions for seamless home management. - **Personal Computing:** In the personal computing space, similar disks could serve as an alternative to traditional workstations and laptops for users who want a streamlined, tactile interface powered by an array of connected devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Touchscreen Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-gflip.md) - [Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-table.md) - [Touchscreen-Embedded Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetpc-xr2-mini.md) - [Design-Conscious Mini Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03.md) - [Portable High-Power All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-mini-pc.md) - [Gaming Console-Inspired Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-windows-pc.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Ultra-Short Throw Projection Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projection-computer.md) - [Palm-Sized Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m8s.md)