# High-Tech Smarthomes Asus Presents Real Virtual Living With Waveface at CES By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveface References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/013429.php) & [asus](http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=ZKwRY8Vdou3yhQuG) At CES 2010, ASUS presented the three-part Waveface concept, which seeks to further revolutionize how we use technology in our homes. The three parts are the Waveface Ultra, the Waveface Lite and the Waveface Casa. The Waveface Ultra is a [wristwatch that acts like a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai) and can be attached to a small screen when you’re at home. Waveface Lite is a laptop that’s flexible enough to become a tablet. Finally, the Waveface Casa is the headquarters of it all—your [home technology’s brain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/displace-hub) if you will. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart Home Innovations:** Asus' Waveface concept introduces wearable and flexible technology to improve user experience within their homes. - **Wearable Tech Integration:** The Waveface Ultra explores the potential of integrating the functionality of a smartphone and a wristwatch, creating a new market opportunity for wearable tech manufacturers. - **Flexible Tablet Devices:** Waveface Lite's innovative design of a flexible laptop that can transform into a tablet opens up possibilities for further advancement in the tablet industry. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The introduction of the Waveface concept by Asus presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to explore new possibilities of integrating technology into modern living. - **Smart Home Automation:** Asus' Waveface Casa acts as a home automation system and presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies within the smart home industry. - **Wearable Technology:** The Waveface Ultra introduces a new wearable tech device with a unique value proposition, providing companies in the wearable tech industry a chance to create a market niche. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Optimized Computer Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-pc.md) - [Calming AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susa.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Sensory Landmark Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-you-can-feel.md) - [Entertainment-Ready PC Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenscreen-smart.md) - [Dual-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbook-duo.md) - [Immersive Brand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affectionate-intelligence.md) - [Expressive Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pad-concept.md) - [Rolling Home Display Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aopen-32s1u-pro.md)