# Personalized Universal Remotes The Loupe TV Remote Lets You Share Clips, Take Snapshots and More By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loupe-tv-remote References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/loupe-concept-remote-control-smart-future-technology-for-older-generations/) & [sarahgao](http://sarahgao.com/loupe) A lot of the things that your smartphone can do, the [Loupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loupe) TV Remote can do as well. It might be labeled as a mere channel changer, but this cutting-edge concept invites a great deal of engagement with what you've chosen to play on your screen. Each member of the household would have his or her own specific settings. The intelligent technology of the invention would keep you informed of new episodes of your favorite shows and it integrates [touchscreen technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) for intuitive and convenient browsing. Use the Loupe like a video camera to capture clips for replay or for sharing online directly with social media. The [digital camera function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera) of Sarah Gao and Beata Patašiūtė's Loupe TV Remote lets you take photographs and store them for later viewing on your big screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized TV Remote Controls:** Developing TV remotes that allow personalized settings and usage for each household member, using intelligent technology for engagement and convenience. - **Integration of Touchscreen Technology:** Integrating touchscreen technology into conventional TV remotes to offer intuitive and convenient browsing experiences. - **TV Remote as Video Camera:** Creating TV remote controls that can also be used like a video camera for capturing and sharing clips online directly with social media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovating TV remote control technology by integrating intelligent systems and touchscreen technology for advanced features and convenience. - **Social Media:** Developing TV remotes that can capture and share clips directly with social media, enabling seamless integration between TV and social media channels. - **Digital Cameras:** Creating TV remote controls with digital camera functions, offering a unique device with multiple use cases beyond controlling the TV. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Suspended Removable Display TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dune-tv.md) - [Omni-Control Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller.md) - [Multipurpose Compact Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souround.md)