# Informative Smart Mirrors This Smart Mirror Harnesses the Internet of Things By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-now-smart-mirror References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/i-want-this-google-now-mirror-in-my-bathroom-immediatel-1756648239) & [medium](https://medium.com/@maxbraun/my-bathroom-mirror-is-smarter-than-yours-94b21c6671ba) Max Braun, a software engineer at [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-supercolor-mirror), has hacked together an incredible smart mirror that makes use of the wonderful platform that is the Internet of Things. This smart mirror displays a whole bunch of information ranging from weather forecasts and traffic updates to any information compatible with a Google Now card. The current prototype of this incredible smart mirror also displays news headlines as well as other pertinent information. It's truly a fine technological accomplishment given that it is functional yet stylish. The mirror's display is only a couple of millimeters thin, and the inside is home to a vast array of electronics. While the product isn't refined yet, it's already incredibly impressive and futuristic in conception. This smart mirror is a great example of what can happen when the Internet of Things and the Google Now service are harnessed with purpose and direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internet of Things for Home Appliances:** Innovative smart mirrors like this one demonstrate the potential of integrating IoT technology into everyday household products. - **Connected Lifestyle Accessories:** The integration of smart technology into mirrors opens up possibilities for a new range of connected lifestyle accessories. - **Information Display Enhancement:** The smart mirror's ability to display various types of information in an intuitive and stylish manner creates opportunities for enhancing information display in other industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** Smart mirrors represent a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home appliances industry by offering a more connected and informative user experience. - **Home Decor:** The integration of smart technology into mirrors presents opportunities for disruption in the home decor industry by combining aesthetics with functionality. - **Retail:** Smart mirrors can revolutionize the retail industry by providing customers with personalized product information and recommendations, enhancing the shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Use Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-cast-smart-mirror.md) - [AI-Powered Styling Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymirror-smart-dressing-mirror.md) - [Intelligent Illumination Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-supercolor-mirror.md) - [Smart Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-omnia.md) - [Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mio-smart-mirror.md) - [Advanced Body-Scanning Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnia-1.md) - [Mental Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracodas-bmind-smart-mirror.md) - [Health-Monitoring Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuralogix-longevity-mirror.md) - [Smart Mirror Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loook-ai.md)