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Tech-Fueled Privacy

Consumers turn to devices and apps to find quiet time

Implications - Consumers have begun to seek an escape from the public nature of social media, resulting in a slew of gadgets and apps dedicated to helping preserve privacy. This indicates a growing distrust toward apps and sites that require information for sign-up. It seems the social media-driven desire to share could be temporary.
Trend Themes
1. Privacy Gadgets and Apps - Consumers seek privacy in social media, leading to a growing market for privacy gadgets and apps including anti-surveillance apps, spy-blocking devices and smartphone-controlled door locks.
2. Self-destructing and Anonymizing Messaging Apps - An increasing number of messaging apps with end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages and anonymous messaging options including Privatext and RakEM are gaining popularity.
3. Private Social Networks and Encrypted Social Apps - The demand for secure social networks that prioritize privacy has led to the development of private cloud-free networks like Neobase and encrypted social apps like Minds.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Advancements in technology have led to a growing market for privacy gadgets, messaging apps and secure social networks.
2. Security - Privacy concerns have generated a surge in demand for security solutions, with businesses developing anti-surveillance devices and messaging apps that provide end-to-end encryption.
3. Consumer Goods - The growing market for privacy gadgets and apps, including smartphone-controlled door locks, signifies an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative consumer goods that prioritize privacy and security.
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Featured Examples

Private Cloud-Free Networks
Private Cloud-Free Networks
The Neobase is a Device That Acts as a Private Social Network
Neone is an Austin-based tech start-up currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its private social network device called the Neobase. Essentially, the Neobase device allows users to create their... MORE
Encrypted Social Apps
Encrypted Social Apps
'Minds' is a Secure Social Network That Puts Privacy at the Forefront
Minds is a messaging app that shares many features with others on the market—you can swap photos, text and curated news feeds—but where it differs is with encryption to make it a super secure... MORE
play_circle_filledSmartphone-Controlled Door Locks
Smartphone-Controlled Door Locks
A Goji Smart Lock Requires No Keys and is Completely Programmable
In an age where we never leave home without our smartphones, the Goji Smart Lock looks to add additional control from the device by allowing you to control access to your house. Transforming your... MORE
Spy-Blocking Devices
Spy-Blocking Devices
Online Anonymity Can be Gained with the Onion Pi Pack
The ‘Onion Pi Pack’ allows people to have online anonymity in the midst of government intrusions. Online anonymity has been on everyone’s mind lately. Privacy has become a valued commodity... MORE
play_circle_filledAnti-Surveillance Apps
Anti-Surveillance Apps
The Surv App Keeps You Safe from Prying Camera Eyes
To help privacy enthusiasts and law enforcement officials find surveillance cameras, developers Kaza Razat and Khalid Mills created the ‘Surv’ app. The app maps out every outdoor... MORE
Sanctuary-Seeking Apps
Sanctuary-Seeking Apps
The ‘Breather’ App Finds You Reprieve from Urban Life
The ‘Breather’ app aims to help urbanites find quiet sanctuaries in urban jungles. Breather gives users access to private rooms in unused spaces for small periods of time so that they can get... MORE
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
Self-Destructing Messaging Apps
The Privatext App Keeps Your Sent Messages and Images Safe
The Privatext app was created to ensure that the messages and pictures you send stay private. The app works a lot like Snapchat in that the messages and images you send are deleted after a short... MORE
play_circle_filledSecure Messaging Apps
Secure Messaging Apps
Unsend Your Text Messages and Ensure Privacy with the RackEM App
Texting has made it so easy to say what we want to say and when we want to say it. Most people, however, have probably gone through the experience of wishing they could take back a message they sent... MORE
Anonymizing Photo Apps
Anonymizing Photo Apps
The Intimatic App Censors Your Photos to Keep You from Being Stalked
Acting to secure your photos, the Intimatic app lets you share your photos without revealing any identities. The smartphone and computer app automatically censors out faces in pictures so that you... MORE

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