# Digitally Connected Mirrors MirrorMirror Uses Facial Recognition to Display Digital Feeds By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrormirror References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mirrormirror-display/37314/) & [mirrormirror.glass](http://mirrormirror.glass.com) MirrorMirror is a high-tech mirror that doubles as an information interface. Developed by a team of students at the Colleges of Science and Engineering at [Purdue University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-pad), this piece of technology helps users stay up-to-date with a wide variety of information feeds including tweets, public transportation schedules, news threads, emails and various other forms of online communication. The mirror displays general information by default. However when it recognizes a user -- using [facial recognition technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceheart-cardiomirror) -- it will display tailored information such as emails. MirrorMirror uses an open development platform, meaning anyone can build an app for it. This contraption could prove to become popular in the home automation world, as it could seamlessly slot in alongside and complement other devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart Mirror Technology:** Incorporating facial recognition and open development platform provide opportunities for additional features and applications. - **Personalized Information Displays:** Ability to display tailored information based on facial recognition could disrupt the way individuals receive and interact with information. - **Integrated Home Automation:** Smart mirrors like MirrorMirror have the potential to seamlessly integrate with other home automation devices, providing a more comprehensive user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** Smart mirrors like MirrorMirror could be integrated into the home automation market to provide users with real-time information and enhanced functionality. - **Retail:** Retailers could utilize smart mirrors to provide personalized advertisements and recommendations based on facial recognition. - **Hospitality:** Smart mirrors could enhance the hospitality industry by providing personalized information and services for guests in their hotel rooms or public areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mio-smart-mirror.md) - [AI-Powered Styling Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymirror-smart-dressing-mirror.md) - [Dual-Use Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-cast-smart-mirror.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md) - [Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-beauty-mirror.md) - [Health-Monitoring Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuralogix-longevity-mirror.md) - [Smart Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-omnia.md) - [Mental Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracodas-bmind-smart-mirror.md) - [Smart Mirror Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loook-ai.md)