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Pervasive Gadgetry

Gadgets are everywhere – even in our showers

Implications - Technology and gadgets have become pervasive. In 2007, we saw bathroom electronics evolve from shower radios to video cameras and television monitors. In 2008, it was verified there isn’t any facet of life untouched by technology. The key is placing existing technologies into unconventional locations.
Trend Themes
1. Integration of Technology Into Everyday Items - As technology becomes more pervasive, everyday items such as showers and toilets are being upgraded with touchscreen controlled lighting, temperature-sensitive LEDs, and built-in water flow regulators.
2. Eco-friendly Designs - Consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious, leading to innovations such as showers that kick you out for wasting water and tankless toilets that save water and use hybrid water sources.
3. Innovative Personalization - Personalization features such as programmable talking toilet paper and a flexible, hands-free iPhone holder are providing consumers with new levels of convenience and fun.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - As technology rapidly advances, there are opportunities for home appliance companies to incorporate the latest tech trends into everyday household items such as showers and toilets.
2. Sustainability - The increasing importance of environmental sustainability presents opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly designs for everyday items such as showers and toilets.
3. Personalized Consumer Products - The trend towards personalization in consumer products presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative, customizable items such as talking toilet paper and flexible, hands-free iPhone holders.
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Featured Examples

Washing Machine Toilets
Washing Machine Toilets
WashUp
The newest and most innovative washing machine is now here. Sevin Coskun developed the WashUP concept that positioned a washing machine on top of your toilet. The water that’s used to clean your clothes… MORE
Showers Kicks You Out For Wasting Water
Showers Kicks You Out For Wasting Water
Eco Drop Shower
Designer Tommaso Colia has an eco-friendly shower design that will force you to get out when you take too long and waste much water. The eco_drop shower features beautiful concentric circles that will… MORE
Blow Drying Toilets
Blow Drying Toilets
Neorest AH Tankless Toilet
The tankless Neorest AH by Japanese Toto is a water-saving hybrid toilet that uses both inboard and outside water sources of about 5.5 litres per flush campared to the wasteful 13 litres used by traditional… MORE
Windows Vista SP1 Toilet Paper
Windows Vista SP1 Toilet Paper
Wipe Your System Clean Promotion
The Japanese alway seem to come up with very unusual promotional items and gadgets. This time, the Akiba PC Hotline is advertising special Windows Vista SP1 toilet paper! Unfortunately, I can't read… MORE
Coloured Showers
Coloured Showers
LEDs Show Water Temperature
One of the most frustrating moments of taking a shower is when you have to step under the water beam without knowing the water is too hot or freezing cold. Particularly as de shower delays some minutes… MORE
Shower With Touchscreen Lighting
Shower With Touchscreen Lighting
Whitewater by Ravak
The Whitewater is a new ultra-luxury shower by Ravak that is not only beautiful, but also trendy and functional. This shower is made with real glass and aluminum for a stunning, contemporary look. The… MORE
play_circle_filledHands-Free Toilet Phones
Hands-Free Toilet Phones
NAJA King iPhone Holder
The Thought Out Company has produced a hands-free iPhone holder called the NAJA King (pronounced NAHA). The King has a flexible, 3-foot coil that can be shaped and bent to your liking (or to finagle around… MORE
Talking Toilet Paper
Talking Toilet Paper
Program Your Own Message
"Hey Charlie, a little fiber wouldn't kill you." Imagine that this talking voice comes out of nowhere while you're answering nature's call! You would surely be shocked. Besides this talking toilet paper… MORE