High-definition television sets were one of the fastest-growing consumer technologies in 2008.
Few consumer technologies have been so readily adopted as filmless electronic cameras.
"Instead of [simply creating] with consumer technologies, [we] need to start creating technologies.
Among consumer technologies, that speed of adoption is rivaled only by the VCR.
Driverless cars and augmented reality are already becoming consumer technologies, in part because of Google itself.
The consumer technologies that catch on, he said, inform or entertain users, or enable social communication.
New consumer technologies such as Google Glass may also be used to help in the production process, said Morgan.
"I'd hate to say we couldn't do it," said Mark Mosiniak, the consumer technologies manager for Best Buy.
Add Dropbox to the list of consumer technologies that have infiltrated the workplace, like iPhones, Gmail and Skype.
Consumer technologies get all the attention these days, but the company has quietly thrived by selling to corporations and governments.
Some emerging consumer technologies can be adopted to improve and facilitate image and data communication in medical and clinical environment.
