Never Leave Your Couch: The Future of Home Entertainment
Who Wants to Use Wearable Entertainment Technology?
Gone are the days that only the wealthy and technologically sophisticated could access the latest gadgets. These days everyone wants to experience new technology for themselves and affordable devices have opened up new avenues of entertainment options for people everywhere. Who precisely is this new consumer?
The Changing Face of Entertainment Consumers
Here are some interesting facts to consider about who is making use of these new home entertainment options:
- Nearly 70% of men express an interest in wearable technology while nearly 60% of women do
- A 3.5% increase was reported in job satisfaction among employees who used wearable tech
- 1 in 6 consumers currently owns some type of wearable technology
Pocket gadgets and wearable technology are big business. In 2011 this lucrative industry generated around $14 million; it is projected to earn $171 million in 2016.