Wearable and lifestyle tech pieces are appearing more and more often in our lives. The forward-thinking marketer should consider whether these tech pieces can be leveraged to create a more productive and connected workplace.
Watches, rings, clothing, and everything in between can track your fitness, send messages, make calls, and immerse you in a virtual world or metaverse. The best of the tech options make our lives easier while ramping up the fun.
Best brandable Tech Trends of 2022
Elevate your promotional merch with some of these latest tech trends. All products can be decorated with your company logo or branding.
1. HidrateSpark Steel Smart Bottle
HidrateSpark 17oz Chug Lid | PCNA
The HidrateSpark 17oz Chug Lid has an LED Smart Sensor that glows to remind you when it’s time to drink and tracks your water intake by syncing via Bluetooth® to the free smartphone app. It features a rechargeable battery and includes a charging cable. Customize the bottle by choosing between unique glow colors and exciting light patterns available within the HidrateSpark app. This BPA-free, vacuum-insulated stainless-steel bottle is designed to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours.
2. Ember Mug
Ember Mug² – Heated Coffee Mug – Ember®
Designed for home or office, the new Ember Mug² does more than simply keep your coffee hot. Our smart mug allows you to set an exact drinking temperature, so your coffee is never too hot, or too cold. Smart LED indicates when beverage has reached its perfect temperature and more. Select your temperature range as 120°F – 145°F (50°C – 62.5 °C) on the mug or with the Ember app. Built-in Auto-Sleep function intelligently senses when to turn on and off. Ember then maintains your chosen temperature for up to 80 minutes with the Ember Mug² 14 oz – so your hot beverage stays perfect.
3. Smart Umbrella
Now when it’s raining, answer and talk to your friends without touching your phone. Leave your phone in your pocket or bag and just tap on your umbrella and you are connected. You can even listen to music. Featuring exclusive Bluetooth technology coupled with a microphone and speaker in the handle
4. Scannable Apparel
Take the lead from Spotify’s scannable T-shirts and embrace the comeback of the QR code. The options are endless on how you could work this little code into your marketing plans. You could purchase sustainable apparel that tells a story through a code, work your own code into artwork to lead people to a new product or website, or use a subtle patch on the sleeve for people to share right to people’s phones as an alternative to a business card. Talk to us about getting your own code and using it in your next promotional campaign.
5. VR Headset
Luxury Virtual Reality Headset | PCNA
Now virtual reality can be experienced by anyone in style. The Luxury Virtual Reality headset allows you to experience 360 degree viewing and gaming. Simply download any “Virtual Reality” App or “3D” App on your smart phone to begin your virtual reality experience. The padded headset allows you to experience virtual reality in comfort. The adjustable head strap makes it “one size fits all”.
5. Smart Camera Sunglasses
HD 720P Camera Sunglasses | PCNA
With the HD 720P Camera Sunglasses you can take videos or photos in style. The sunglasses feature a High definition 720P camera in the center of the sunglasses. This gives you the perfect angle to capture any moment. The sunglasses also feature a microphone to record sound. The sunglasses are compatible with any micro SD card up to 64GB. Micro USB charging cable & travel pouch included.
6. Shefford Vest with Heating Panels
The Shefford Heat Panel Vest with 6,000 mAh Power Bank delivers comfort and warmth like nothing else in our line. The Shefford features lightweight, water-repellent warmth while you can control the temperature at your finger tips.
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Moving forward, we can be sure wearables and smart tech will keep popping up where we least expect it. Whatever the future holds, tech will be there to help us interact with it.