Dozens of new alarm clocks, pills and technologies to wake us up
Implications - Not a morning person? You might be interested in some new ways to get yourself out of bed. Standard alarm clocks are being regarded as boring or ineffective. Some new designs will extract money from bank accounts each time the snooze button is hit, while others shock, shake the bed or remove blankets to cause physical discomfort. As the world logs longer work hours, stays up later, and abuses caffeine, waking technologies have become niche specific, simpler, or interactive – and completely necessary.
Trend Themes
1. Disruptive Innovation in Wake-up Technologies - Designers are creating troublesome wake-up devices that go beyond traditional techniques to help consumers start the day off early and start smoothly.
2. Niche Customization in Alarm Clocks - As the world logs longer work hours, stays up later, and abuses caffeine, waking technologies have become niche specific, simpler, or interactive and completely necessary.
3. Tech-savvy Timepieces with Innovative Functionality - Alarm clocks that project the time in unusual ways or display weather information offer traits that mobile phone's can't match, cementing their relevance in a crowded niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Sleep and Wake-up Industry - The sleep and wake-up industry has been growing and expanding with much innovation especially the customized alarm clocks.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics are evolving, and emerging technologies are changing the way we interact and use these products in our daily routine.
3. Retail Innovation - The retail sector has moved from traditional approaches and focused on expanded customization options and incorporation of sensory stimuli—sound, smell, and touch—aimed at creating more robust consumer experiences.
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