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Connect-a-Tech 2.0

As multi-screen usage becomes commonplace, solutions help connect devices

Implications - Consumers are watching TV and movies with a smartphone or tablet in hand more than ever, which has lead to the need for easy screen sharing and connectivity to enhance interaction and multimedia transference. The solutions place ease of use front and center while also enabling the ability to add additional devices down the line for a cohesive user experience.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-screen Usage Trends - As multi-screen usage becomes more common, businesses can create intuitive solutions to make screen sharing and connectivity easier and more seamless for consumers.
2. Wireless Streaming Trends - Wireless streaming trends are becoming more popular, offering more convenience and accessibility for consumers, with opportunities for businesses to create products in various industries that cater to this trend.
3. Artificial Intelligence Trends - As artificial intelligence systems become more accessible and sophisticated, businesses can create innovative products and services in various industries that offer personalized and user-friendly experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can benefit from the trends of wireless streaming and multi-screen usage by developing devices and platforms that offer seamless integration across multiple devices, creating an easier and more personalized experience for consumers.
2. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can develop innovative products that cater to the trend of hands-free usage by offering devices like K100 Plantronics Bluetooth speakerphones that make driving safer and more efficient.
3. Technology Industry - The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of wireless streaming by creating more advanced and reliable wireless devices, such as the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick or Lenovo's Pocket Projector, that can cater to the needs of consumers who are always on the go.
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Lenovo's Mobile Projector is Designed for Streaming on the Go
With more consumers cutting the cord, products like this mobile projector from Lenovo are becoming more popular. Since the freedom to watch what you want, when you want it is one of the most... MORE
Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers
Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers
Mycroft is an Open Source Device that Learns Your Habits
The idea of artificial intelligence within your home might seem like a chapter out of a science fiction novel, but the Mycroft makes it much more realistic and approachable than you might think.... MORE
Wireless Flash Drives
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The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick Expands Storage Capabilities
The USB flash drive has been updated in various ways over the years with new storage options and designs, but the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is by far the biggest update by making the experience... MORE
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These Plantronics Bluetooth Speakerphones Help You Get Work Done
If you are looking for Bluetooth speakerphones that will help you get business done before your commute is even over, the K100 model from Plantronics is a great option. Available from Everything... MORE
play_circle_filledMedia Machine Consoles
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The 'Qubi' Media Center Has Everything You Need for Entertainment
The ‘Qubi’ Media Center is one of the most intuitive entertainment consoles that has been launched on Kickstarter. It combines a gaming console with a local streaming media center for... MORE
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‘Mikme’ is a wireless recording device that can be used to capture high-quality audio or stream recordings over Bluetooth. Perfect for freelance journalists or musicians on the go, Mikme... MORE

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