Oregon Scientific has put out two really cool retro alarm clocks. The projector alarm clocks feature a projector that shines the time on the ceiling. The clocks also feature atomic-clock synchronization and a temperature display with a wireless thermometer. Very creative.
Implications - Standalone alarm clocks may have taken a hit with the widespread adoption of mobile phone alarms, but product designers are fighting back by creating tech-savvy timepieces with innovative functionality. Alarm clocks that project the time in unusual ways or display weather information offer traits that mobile phone's can't match, cementing their relevance in a crowded niche market. These alarm clocks appeal most to geeks and gadget hounds who love to show off their technological savvy.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Tech-savvy Alarm Clocks
- Opportunity to create alarm clocks with innovative functionality to compete with mobile phone alarms.
- Unconventional Time Projection
- Opportunity to develop alarm clocks that project the time in unusual ways to stand out in the market.
- Weather-integrated Alarm Clocks
- Opportunity to design alarm clocks that display weather information to cater to users' needs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create innovative alarm clocks.
- Home Decor
- Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate tech-savvy alarm clocks as decorative items.
- Gadget Accessories
- Opportunity for gadget accessory manufacturers to produce alarm clocks that complement mobile phones.
