Mobile technology
Phones, consumer drones and wearable tech
Five of the top 100 global trends in 2014 were for phones, with Apple, Samsung and Nexus leading the way. This year also saw increased searches for wearable technology and lightweight HD cameras, as well as the emergence of remote-controlled consumer drones.
'Wearable tech' refers to clothing and accessories that allow users to understand and measure their movement, location and heart rate and even their sleep patterns.
Drones' received a jump in search interest this year. Consumer drones are remote-controlled flying vehicles, normally powered by multiple rotor blades, and can be equipped with high-definition cameras.
Fitter and faster
Mobile apps continued to help us get active. Strava, the most searched fitness app, saw a 1.5x jump on last year, and queries for 'directions to' increased as people looked to find their way.
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