# Virtual Coworking Noise Apps 'Open Hub' Offers Ambient Noise That Mimics a Coworking Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-hub References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/the-open-hub) & [openhub.space](http://openhub.space) Working in a [coworking space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomostudy) means enjoying all of the ambient sounds that come with a shared environment, so the 'Open Hub' web app looks to provide you with a way to bring them with you anywhere. The platform works by enabling users to enjoy the sounds of an open space, keyboard typing, a bustling cafeteria, an open window and much more. This can be played by to help increase your productivity when you're working from home to make it feel like you're in a productive space rather than just in a personal office. The 'Open Hub' app acknowledges the growing number of consumers who are [working remotely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1) to provide them with the soothing comfort of [ambient noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesfm) to ensure they stay focused. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 57% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Coworking:** Opportunities for virtual coworking platforms to incorporate ambient noise features to enhance productivity. - **Ambient Noise Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of specialized ambient noise apps to cater to remote workers' needs. - **Productivity Enhancement:** Shift towards productivity enhancement tools features that mimic traditional office environments, and increase user efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Remote Workforce:** The development of ambient noise apps for remote workers to enhance productivity and encourage team collaboration can greatly benefit the remote workforce industry. - **Audio Technology:** Opportunities exist for audio technology companies to develop smart speakers and headsets with ambient noise features for virtual and remote coworkers. - **Workspace Platforms:** Workspace platforms can incorporate ambient noise functionality into their software to create a hybrid coworking experience that can be utilized beyond traditional offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity Improving Audio Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/background-music-and-sounds.md) - [Customizable White Noises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-noices.md) - [Remote Work-Locating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-remote-worker.md) - [Digital Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-co-working.md) - [Ambient Sound Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownoise.md) - [Focus Sound Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-sounds.md) - [Adaptive AI Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-ambience.md) - [Unique Focus-Promoting Soundscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sintonico.md) - [Connective Remote Work Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1.md)