Consumers want devices that know them, more automation: Ericsson

TORONTO – From smartphones that understand emotions to high tech gloves that guide users through everyday tasks, autonomous and mood-predictive technology could soon play a bigger role in people’s everyday lives, according to an annual report by Ericsson.The 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2019 is based on Ericsson ConsumerLab’s global research activities over more than 23 years, and draws on data from an online survey in October 2018 of advanced internet users in 10 influential cities across the world.According to the report, the top consumer trends for 2019 and beyond are:1. AwareablesMore than 60% of virtual assistant users think devices that understand...