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What will define the next generation of consumer tech brands? Leaders from Microsoft, Logitech, Miele, and Koto joined OFF Live to explore why trust, identity, and meaning now matter as much as the technology itself.

Consumer tech has changed. Products are becoming smarter, but that alone is no longer enough to stand out. In this replay of OFF Live #3, leaders from Microsoft, Logitech, Miele, and Koto explore what people expect from technology today, and what that means for the brands behind it.
The conversation centred on five big shifts. People increasingly choose products for what they say about them, not just what they do. Personalisation is no longer a nice-to-have but an expectation, with people looking for products that fit their lives and reflect who they are. At the same time, the race to add more features is slowing, as buyers become more thoughtful about what they really need and what will still be useful years from now.
Trust also emerged as a defining theme. Privacy, reliability, security, and transparency have become essential parts of the product experience, especially as connected devices play a bigger role in the home. Looking ahead, the panel explored how AI and the physical world will work together, arguing that the best technology should quietly improve everyday life and give people more time away from screens, not keep them glued to them.
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