# High-Tech Fridge Notes The Native Union Play Video Memo Pad Can Record 3-Minute Video Messages By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-play-video-memo-pad References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/play-video-memo-pad/19776/) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2011/09/native-union-play.html) The Native Union Play Video Memo Pad is an ingenious new piece of tech designed to bring the [refrigerator sticky note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky) back into relevance. The Play Video Memo Pad is a sort of digital note that allows you to leave video messages for family members on the fridge. The Native Union Play Video Memo Pad has a camera, microphone and [2.4-inch LED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoheart-picpak-digital-frame). Videos recorded on the pad max out at 3 minutes, and the pad has a magnetized back that can stick to any metal surface. Play comes in a variety of colors and is set to retail at around $80. Even in this day of mass connectivity, a refrigerator reminder may still be the best way to make sure everyone gets the message. Cellphones can go dead and email can go unchecked, but everyone always gets hungry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Note-taking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced digital note-taking devices that incorporate video messages and better connectivity. - **Internet of Things (iot) in Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart kitchen appliances that integrate with other devices in the home, enabling easier communication and messaging. - **Personalized Communication Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design personalized communication devices that cater to the unique needs and preferences of different individuals and households. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to enhance communication and connectivity through innovative consumer electronics products. - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional home appliances to incorporate digital features and connectivity for improved functionality and user experience. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge smart home technology solutions that seamlessly integrate various devices and appliances to enable efficient communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Sticky Note Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-gen-2.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Reusable Magnetic Sticky Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-note.md) - [AI-Enhanced Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaud-note.md) - [Minimalist AI Notetakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaud-note-pro.md) - [Digital Handwritten Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almo-concept-design.md)