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Social Petworking

Apps and smart pet games provides play through high-tech convenience

Implications - In an age where time is often limited due to responsibilities of work and family, consumers are looking to more contemporary ways to delegate their tasks more efficiently. Interactive pet apps and tech games that allow dogs and cats to play offers a source of distraction that owners can easily provide without sacrificing time to do it, reflecting the growing demand for features that allow individuals to optimize their time more efficiently.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Pet Games - Apps and games that allow pets to play by themselves offer a tech solution to busy pet owners.
2. Connected Pet Products - Pet products that connect to the internet are becoming more popular, from treat dispensers to game consoles.
3. Automated Pet Toys - Pet toys that are intelligent and can react to a pet's actions allow owners to automate playtime with their household companions.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Tech - This is an industry that is continually growing and offers a wide range of products to consumers with pets.
2. Smart Home - Pet products that connect to the internet and offer automation align themselves with the smart home industry, which continues to expand.
3. Gaming - Pet toys and games that are interactive and stimulate the mind of a pet are similar to the gaming industry, which opens up partnerships and funding opportunities.
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Featured Examples

Cat Selfie-Enabling Apps
Cat Selfie-Enabling Apps
The Snapcat App Lets Kitties Take Selfies by Pawing at the Screen
Snapcat is a fun app that works much like Snapchat, but with two major differences. First, the photos do not disappear forever after a certain amount of time. Secondly, Snapcat is directed towards... MORE
Randomized Smart Pet Toys
Randomized Smart Pet Toys
The 'Felik' Intelligent Toy for Cats and Dogs Reacts to a Pet's Actions
Many pet owners simply don’t have enough time in their schedule to play with their furry friend, so the ‘Felik’ intelligent toy for cats and dogs is intended to be an effective way... MORE
Color-Matching Pet Games
Color-Matching Pet Games
Pets Can Stay Occupied at Home with Color Match by CleverPet
Pets need mental stimulation almost as much as people do, so Color Match by CleverPet gives dogs and cats an outlet while their owners are away. The game is designed by cognitive scientists who work... MORE
play_circle_filledColor-Changing Fetch Toys
Color-Changing Fetch Toys
The Nite Ize GlowStreak LED Dog Ball Allows for Nighttime Games of Fetch
For ball-obsessed pups that like to keep playing even after the sun goes down, Nite Ize has created a luminous fetch toy called the GlowStreak LED dog ball. Fun for humans and their four-legged... MORE
play_circle_filledDigitally-Tossed Pet Treats
Digitally-Tossed Pet Treats
iCPooch Treat Dispenser Tames Terrified Terriers and Other Pets
The Internet-enabled iCPooch treat dispenser lets absentee pet owners alleviate their guilt and their pet’s separation anxiety by tossing them a treat from a distance. It installs wirelessly and... MORE
Canine Entertainment Units
Canine Entertainment Units
The 'CleverPet Hub' is Currently on Display at CES 2016
The ‘CleverPet Hub’ is a dog-friendly entertainment console that keeps pets happy and healthy while their owner is out. The product is currently on display at CES 2016 and it coincides... MORE

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