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Streaming Smart Antennae

The WatchAir Antenna Lets You Stream and Record Live TV Content

— August 31, 2016 — Tech
The WatchAir is a truly innovative smart antenna that is engineered to make it easier than ever for people to enjoy the ability to watch and record live TV content on their laptop, tablet, smartphone or streaming box without having to worry about cables, or indeed any kind of monthly fee.

What's great about this particular smart antenna is the fact that it offers advanced functioning in the form of its ability to receive and process HDTV signals while also wirelessly routing local television content directly to your device.

Currently the subject of a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, the WatchAir smart antenna goes to show the growing popularity of cord-cutting and the future of television, with the ability to stream local and international content set to render traditional cable television obsolete.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Antennae - The advancement in smart antennae technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the live TV streaming industry by enabling users to watch and record live TV content on multiple devices without the need for cables or monthly fees.
2. Cord-cutting - The increasing trend of cord-cutting indicates disruptive innovation opportunities in the television industry as consumers seek more affordable and flexible alternatives to traditional cable television.
3. Local and International Streaming - The rise in popularity of streaming local and international content highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the streaming industry as it threatens to make traditional cable television obsolete.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - The development of smart antennae creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry as manufacturers can produce advanced antennae to cater to the growing demand for live TV streaming devices.
2. Telecommunications - The cord-cutting trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the telecommunications industry as companies can provide streaming services and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
3. Entertainment - The shift towards streaming local and international content signifies disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry as content creators and distributors adapt to the changing preferences of viewers by offering on-demand and personalized streaming options.
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