With the summer season comes warmer temperatures, making it even more important to drink enough water and possibly turn to hydration help with products like hi-tech water bottles. Trend Hunter Senior Research Writer Jana Pijak shares her top picks for smart hydration products, from phone-charging vessels to hydration-tracking sensors.
The multi-functional Next Bottle is durable and perfect for travel because it can charge your phone and comes equipped with Bluetooth capabilities. The Hug can be attached to any size water bottle, while its accompanying app lets you know when to re-hydrate. Or if you are more interested in hi-tech water bottles without the add-ons, the Hydrate Me tracks your water intake and sends reminders, but is also BPA-free and sustainable. As a bonus, it's stylish, comes in different colors and more customization too.
Smart Hydration Products
Jana Pijak Counts Down Her Favorite Examples of Hi-Tech Water Bottles
Trend Themes
1. Multi-functional Hydration Products - The trend of multi-functional hydration products presents opportunities for companies to innovate by combining hydration with other useful features, such as phone charging capabilities and Bluetooth connectivity.
2. Hydration Tracking Technology - The rising trend of hydration tracking technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop water bottles with sensors and accompanying apps that monitor water intake and provide reminders to re-hydrate.
3. Eco-conscious Hydration Solutions - The increasing demand for eco-conscious products like BPA-free and sustainable water bottles creates opportunities for companies to develop hi-tech water bottles that are not only technologically advanced but also environmentally friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating hydration features into their products, such as phone charging capabilities in water bottles.
2. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of hydration tracking technology by creating smart water bottles that help individuals monitor their water intake and make informed decisions about re-hydrating.
3. Sustainable Product Manufacturing - The sustainable product manufacturing industry can take advantage of the demand for eco-conscious hydration solutions by developing hi-tech water bottles that are BPA-free, sustainable, and aesthetically appealing.