# Global Positioning System Trend Report Tracking Becomes Infused in a Variety of Products By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2012-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-positioning-system-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/global-positioning-system) GPS-enabled devices have proliferated in the past few years, as many are realizing the potential of these instruments to save lives and provide convenience. Devices such as GPS-infused life rafts are being produced, which doubles the chances of survival in cold waters. Trend Hunter explores developments such is this and many others with the [Global Positioning System Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/global-positioning-system). For companies developing [high-tech navigation products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcyclefocused-gps-equipment), our research is perfect to aid in inspiration and understand competitors. It is crucial to understand all products in this field in order to innovate effectively. Eyewear, for example, is now being programmed with GPS abilities, as well as bicycles. It seems more and more products are becoming equipped with navigation devices, and companies would benefit from keeping track of these changes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gps-infused Life Rafts:** The development of GPS-infused life rafts presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the safety and rescue industry. - **Gps-enabled Eyewear:** The incorporation of GPS abilities into eyewear offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion and outdoor industry. - **Gps-programmed Bicycles:** The integration of GPS technology into bicycles creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation and fitness industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Safety and Rescue:** The safety and rescue industry can leverage GPS-infused life rafts to enhance search and rescue operations. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating GPS-enabled functionality into eyewear. - **Transportation and Fitness:** The transportation and fitness industry can capitalize on GPS-programmed bicycles to offer enhanced navigation and tracking features for cyclists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [GPS-Tracking Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-gps.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [Comprehensive GPS Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-gps.md) - [Stealthy GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-navigators.md) - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [Wilderness GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-battery-powered-asset.md) - [Satellite Connectivity GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-navigation-device.md) - [Expanded Smartwatch Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation.md)