Voice recognition and assistant technology uses move beyond security
Implications - Voice-control technology and voice-activated assistants have extended into social and service applications. Thanks to a convergence of voice recognition programs and apps, consumers are now able to login and perform a number of tasks all hands-free. This progression speaks to the ever-evolving relationship between consumers and technology, as well as the interest in more unobtrusive interfaces.
Workshop Question - How can you further streamline the UI of your product to simplify consumer interaction?
Trend Themes
1. Voice-control Technology - Voice-control technology and voice-activated assistants are expanding into social and service applications with the rise of voice recognition programs and apps.
2. Hands-free Technology - Technology that allows users to perform tasks hands-free, such as the hands-free parking app 'Park!' and voice-controlled mobile banking app developed by Dutch ING bank, is on the rise.
3. Gesture and Voice-controlled Devices - Devices like the Elbee smart wireless headphones that can be controlled by both voice and gesture commands are becoming more prevalent in the tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive and Transportation Industry - The hands-free parking app 'Park!' represents an innovative opportunity for car manufacturers to integrate voice recognition and parking technology into their products.
2. Banking and Finance Industry - The voice-controlled mobile banking app developed by ING Bank represents an opportunity for other financial institutions to embrace voice recognition technology for secure and convenient banking solutions.
3. Wearable Technology Industry - The Pebble Time Smartwatch app that supports voice recognition represents an opportunity for other smartwatch manufacturers to invest in voice recognition technology to simplify smartwatch functionality.
