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Screw-In Smart Projectors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Beam Smart Projector Can Be Screwed Into a Light Socket

— February 23, 2015 — Tech
The Beam is a brand new smart projector that somehow manages to stand out among the array of smart projectors increasingly available on the market. Part of the reason for this is the simple but extremely useful functionality of being pluggable into a regular power outlet or into a light socket, making it easy to use in a wide variety of settings.

The designers of the Beam smart projector intelligently left one side of the projector slightly flat, allowing users to place the projector on a flat surface, although this requires the use of a traditional power cable.

The Beam is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. A pledge of $399 will get you set up with one of these smart projectors, which by the way boasts added versatility in that it runs Android but its app will also be available on iOS. This sort of flexibility truly makes this projector offering stand out.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Projectors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to make smart projectors more versatile and easy to use in various settings, such as the pluggable functionality of the Beam smart projector.
2. Pluggable Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more devices that can be easily plugged into power outlets or light sockets, expanding their usability and convenience.
3. Multi-platform Compatibility - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that can seamlessly work on different operating systems, like the Beam smart projector running on Android while also having an iOS app.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in smart projectors and pluggable electronics to cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Home Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate pluggable devices, such as the Beam smart projector, into smart home systems to enhance convenience and control for users in the home automation industry.
3. Mobile Applications - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and optimize mobile apps that provide seamless compatibility across different platforms, enabling users to access and control devices like the Beam smart projector from their smartphones in the mobile applications industry.
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