It is true that most technology products we see around us were designed for all types of users, regardless of their sex. There was a time when men were considered to be more actively involved in using tech gadgets. However, there has been a shift in this trend over the last decade. Now, women are almost as enthusiastic about using technology in their daily lives as men, if not more.
This shift in market dynamics has been noticed by all the renowned manufacturers of technology gadgets, and they have come up with innovatively designed products that can be extremely useful for women. Mentioned below are some technology-enabled products that have already been used with great satisfaction by millions of women around the world.
E-readers: Women are, and have always been more avid book readers and buyers. Naturally, e-readers are extremely popular among women that love reading. A distinct gender divide in terms of the use of e-readers is displayed by Nielsen data from August 2011. According to this data, women generally have a liking for simpler gadgets such as Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nooks, and etc. On the other hand, men prefer the broader functionality of iPads. Interestingly, a large majority of the global e-reader market is comprised of women.
Portable Printers: Many of today’s versatile women double-up as photographers for their families. As a result, the world’s leading manufacturers have now come up with portable printer options that are sleeker and lighter compared to traditional models. Some of these portable printers may be a little bulky, but they allow wireless printing from cloud storage as well as mobile applications. Needless to mention, these gadgets are on the top of any modern-day woman’s wishlist.
Battery or Electric Breast Pumps: These are mechanical devices used by millions of lactating mothers to extract breast milk to feed their babies when they have to be away from them. There has been a growing awareness around the world about the nutritional value of breast milk. As a result, more and more mothers are now willing to go to this extra work to provide the best possible nutrition to their babies. With the help of these innovative devices, working mothers can ensure that their babies can enjoy the benefits of breastfeeding, even when they are not around.
Safety and Security: A recent survey by WHO revealed that 35 percent of women all over the world still experience physical violence or abuse in some form. In addition to law enforcement agencies that battle to ensure security for women, this battle is also being fought in different corners of the world by building innovative wearable devices and mobile applications.
A Dutch start-up has recently revealed the design of a wearable bracelet capable of sending out alerts to family, friends, and even the police, if there is a crisis situation. This app also records the incident utilizing the smartphone’s microphone and transmits the location of the wearer as well as the incident’s audio recording to the police.
Also, a group of North Carolina University students has come up with a unique approach to preventing sexual assault of women. They have discovered a nail polish that can identify the presence of drugs in any liquid. Any change in the color of the nail polish indicates the presence of drugs in the drink. There are many other apps and devices that can go a long way in minimizing crimes against women.
Fitness Gadgets: Today’s global fitness market is packed with a plethora of technology-enabled products. Many of these products are extremely popular among today’s health and fitness conscious women. Digital sterilizing pods, sports watches, heart rate monitors, GPS watches, hi-tech sunglasses, recovery sleepwear, and smart light bulbs are some of the most popular choices in this category among women.
High-tech Menstrual Cups: Menstrual cups and tampons are frequently used by women all over the world to deal with menstrual cycles. With the advent of modern technology, many technology enabled menstrual cups are now available for better hygiene.
