# Effortless International Intercoms Voice by Tom Chau Lets People Send Spoken Messages Instantly By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-by-tom-chau References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/22/back-to-basics/) & [techfresh.net](http://www.techfresh.net/tom-chaus-voice-easy-to-use-communication-system/) There is great comfort in straightforward technology through devices like the Voice by Tom Chau. Children and seniors are especially likely to agree. What we have here is a wonderfully user-friendly gadget without all of the bells and whistles of a cellphone, but allows one to easily choose a recipient, [record and send a verbal message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-voice), as well as [receive and play back voicemail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voisemail) sent from loved ones around the world. The benefit to this [two-way radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo) is the ease with which people are connected, not requiring both parties to be available at the same time. It encourages short greetings that remind friends that you're thinking of them and Voice by Tom Chau is free to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Effortless Voice Messaging:** Develop streamlined voice messaging systems as an alternative to traditional text-based messaging. - **Simplified Two-way Communication:** Create user-friendly devices that allow easy communication between individuals from different parts of the world. - **Intuitive Intercom Systems:** Design intercom systems that even children and seniors can use with ease. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Revolutionize traditional communication channels through voice messaging technologies. - **Senior Care:** Implement voice messaging technology in senior care facilities to improve patient communication and reduce stress. - **Hospitality:** Introduce streamlined intercom systems for hotels and resorts catering to children and seniors for user-friendliness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Effortless Call Recording Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicehub.md) - [Effortless Email Voice Messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beep-for-gmail.md) - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md) - [Outdoor Intercom Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmil.md) - [Voice-First Web Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexacom.md) - [Connected Off-Grid Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lito-walkietalkie.md)