# Virtual Movie Vending Machines Flix on Stix Rents Movies Straight to Your USB Drive By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flix-on-stix References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/flix-on-stix-kiosks-coming-soon-its-like-redbox-but-with-usb/) & [flixonstix](http://www.flixonstix.com/) The world of [vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchandise-vending-machine) movie rentals is about to get a whole lot more crowded thanks to Flix on Stix. Flix on Stix is a soon-to-be released movie rental machine that lets you download rented movies straight to a USB drive. People do download movies, but there is also a burgeoning market for [convenient movie rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-better) which is whwere Flix on Stix is stepping in. The machines are also set to offer [downloadable video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) and television shows too. My USB drives lie in wait. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Movie Vending Machines:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate streaming services and offer a wide range of digital content for instant download. - **Convenient Movie Rentals:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Establish partnerships with streaming platforms and develop a subscription-based model for on-demand movie rentals. - **Downloadable Video Games and TV Shows:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a platform that offers a vast library of downloadable video games and TV shows, providing a convenient alternative to physical copies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Movie Rental:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a mobile app to enhance the movie rental experience and enable seamless access to rented movies on various devices. - **Streaming Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement artificial intelligence algorithms to personalize content recommendations and revolutionize the streaming experience. - **USB Drive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Manufacture USB drives with built-in encryption and expandable storage, catering to the growing demand for secure and versatile media storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Movie Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underrated-flixhub.md) - [Cinema Snack Ordering Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-concessions.md) - [Popcorn Dispenser Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-dispenser-billboard.md) - [Mood-Based Movie Ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelflix.md) - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md) - [Personal Mood-Centered Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodflix.md) - [Access-Promoting Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-now-feature.md)