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# Web Image Searching
Piclens take image searching to a whole new dimension

By Mark Stewart | Published 2008-02-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-image-searching-piclens-take-image-searching-to-a-whole-new-dimension
References: [addons.mozilla.org](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5579) & [cooliris](http://www.cooliris.com/)

Amazing cool 3-D picture viewer [add-on for Firefox browser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondpage). It works with [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-to-search1), Flickr, DeviantArt and many others including some social networking sites like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo). Ive started typing random words into Google image search just so I can browse the beautiful images this software generates. I don't know but it almost seems that the images look exceptionally sharp and vivid while using Piclens. It makes finding unique pictures so much more efficient and interesting. Worth a look-see.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 16% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **3-D Image Searching:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing 3-D image searching technology to enhance user experience and efficiency.
- **Image Viewer Add-ons:** Innovative opportunities exist in creating customizable image viewer add-ons that cater to individual needs.
- **Augmented Reality Image Searching:** Opportunities exist in developing augmented reality image searching to revolutionize the way users interact with digital images.

### Where This Applies

- **Web Browsers:** Web browser companies can innovate by creating their own image searching add-ons or partnering with existing ones to enhance browsing experience.
- **Social Media:** Social media platforms can improve their image searching capabilities by incorporating 3-D image searching and viewer features.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can utilize augmented reality image searching to create an interactive shopping experience for customers.

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