Multi-Touch Memory Boxes

The LaCie Float Hard Drive is Part Storage and Part Trackpad

As I sit here with my hefty storage device next to me, I can truly appreciate the new LaCie Float Hard Drive for its multitalented nature. The black backup box can store 1TB of data, just a simple USB 3.0 connection away from sharing with your computer, and the top of it also acts as sensitive multi-touch trackpad to clear that mouse from your desk.

The data storage device is made from carbon fiber and glass, taking technology towards more eco-friendly manufacturing practices. The transparent base of the LaCie Float Hard Drive will even light up to provide an ambient glow depending on its observation of the level of the room's illumination. Designed by André Duarte Silva, this laptop accessory is at the top of my tech must-have list.

Multi-touch Trackpads
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced, multi-functional trackpads for laptops and computer peripherals.
Eco-friendly Manufacturing
Disruption opportunity lies in developing more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manufacturing practices for technology products.
Ambient Illumination
Potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating ambient illumination features in tech devices to enhance user experience.

Where This Applies

Data Storage
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing storage devices that combine high capacity data storage with additional functionalities like multi-touch trackpads.
Technology Manufacturing
Disruption opportunity in the technology manufacturing sector by adopting eco-friendly materials and processes for product development.
Laptop Accessories
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating laptop accessories that integrate advanced features like ambient illumination and multi-touch trackpads.
SCORE
3.2 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 54%
Activity 33%
Freshness 8%