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Liberating Tech

Handsfree gadgets serve a growing consumer need for easy accessibility

Implications - With consumers constantly looking for ways to make aspects of their life as convenient as possible, handsfree gadgets offer clever ways to easily integrate technology into everyday life. The increasing need for multitasking in work and leisure has prompted brands to create items that allow users to engage in other activities. This demonstrates a growing consumer demand for products that allow users to participate in multiple tasks.
Trend Themes
1. Handsfree Gadgets - Growing consumer demand for more convenient products prompts an opportunity for brands to create innovative items that allow multitasking.
2. Wearable Cameras - Wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular in the photo and video industry, offering a handsfree and efficient method of recording memories.
3. Smart Accessories - The trend towards accessories that integrate technology continues to grow, with cameras and sensors being incorporated into items such as glasses, hats, and straps.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Innovative technology is frequently introduced as consumers seek to simplify their daily life, and demand increases for practical and efficient products.
2. Sports and Adventure - Wearable cameras provide a hands-free method of documenting activities, as the demand increases for personalized, high-quality recordings of extreme sports and adventures.
3. Fashion Accessories - The integration of technology into accessories is bridging the gap between fashion and function, providing consumers with fashionable yet practical items.
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The Mita Mamma Glasses Record Your Surroundings in High Definition
If you’ve ever gone for a scenic walk or bike ride and wished you could’ve recorded the entire event, then the Mita Mamma glasses might just be for you. Created by the team over at... MORE
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When it comes to increasing cycling safety, almost anything goes and the Bicycle Rearview Camera is one example of that. In place of side mirrors that easily distort the surrounding areas behind the... MORE
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The Memoto Lifelogging camera looks to add another layer to our constantly evolving social media lives. Snapping a shot every 30 minutes, the photos are then sorted into convenient sections and... MORE
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The Panasonic HX-A100 Camcorder Captures Everything First-Hand
If you’re looking for that perfect recording device to capture those special moments on video, then the Panasonic HX-A100 wearable camcorder is just the thing! Small in design, the wearable... MORE
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The Capbuckle Securely Fastens Camera Lens Caps Onto a Neck Strap
If you’re a photographer, you probably understand how easy it is to misplace a camera lens caps. According to US company Belleks, a photographer loses an average of three to five camera lens... MORE
Digital Camera Eyewear
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The Fuuvi Megane Glasses are Made for the Hipster Photographer
Digital cameras are so accessible nowadays that people are looking for new ways to impress their friends when it comes to the latest piece of technology, like the Fuuvi Megane glasses. This eyewear does… MORE
play_circle_filledBrainwave-Controlled Cameras
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Neurocam is a Hands Free Camera that Uses Brain Activity
In addition to the ever growing trend of wearable technology, Japanese product designers at Neurowear have created a completely hands-free camera prototype called the Neurocam. The wearable camera... MORE

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