Hands-Free Filming Wearables

Thanko's 'Smaneck' is a Hands-Free Phone Holder for Filming

'Smaneck' is the name of a new hands-free phone holder from Thanko's that takes the form of a necklace that can be worn to perfectly position one's smartphone for filming. The wearable video gadget makes it possible to easily create first-person perspectives, without complicated setups or camera rigs. As such, the Smaneck Smartphone Hands-free Neck Holder has specific appeal to vloggers, as well as makers who want to share DIY tutorials with others, especially in the realm of crafts, electronics or cooking.

The neckpiece is adjustable, so that it should be able to accommodate phones of most sizes.

There is now a huge demand for of behind-the-scenes gadgets like this one from Thanko's, specifically for a new generation of content creators who are eager to share their know-how with others via the Internet.

Wearable Filming Accessories
The trend of wearable filming accessories presents opportunities for companies to create new and innovative hands-free filming products that can be worn or attached to the body.
First-person Perspective Technology
The trend of first-person perspective technology for filming presents opportunities for companies to create new and innovative products that enable easy creation of first-person views without the need for complicated setups or heavy camera rigs.
DIY Video Creation Tools
The trend of DIY video creation tools presents opportunities for companies to create new and innovative products that cater to content creators who are eager to share their know-how with others via the internet, especially in the realm of crafts, electronics, or cooking.

Industries Being Reshaped

Mobile Accessories
The mobile accessories industry can take advantage of the trend of wearable filming accessories by creating new and innovative hands-free filming products that can be worn or attached to the body.
Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry can create new and innovative first-person perspective technology for filming, which can enable easy creation of first-person views without the need for complicated setups or heavy camera rigs.
Online Video Platforms
The online video platform industry can take advantage of the trend of DIY video creation tools by creating new and innovative products that cater to content creators who are eager to share their know-how with others via the internet, especially in the realm of crafts, electronics, or cooking.
SCORE
3.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 27%
Activity 68%
Freshness 8%

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