According to a new study by the Consumer Electronics Association, 64% of U.S. households now own smartphones, surpassing ownership of basic cell phones (at 51%), for the first time. The studyalso shows consumer appetite for mobile products remains, and the mobility trend will continue in 2014 with four of the top five planned purchases this year focused on a mobile lifestyle. Plans To Purchase Consumer Electronics Products (U.S. Households, 2014) CEP% Planning to Purchase Smartphones 27% Over or on-the-ear headphones 27% Televisions 20% Laptop, notebook or netbook computers -8% Tablets 16% Source: CE MarketMetrics, May 2014 Over the last year, the highest gains in household penetration came from Internet-enabled TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, tablets, smartphones and portable wireless speakers. Increase of Planned Purchase in 2014Product20132014Percentage Point Increase Internet-enabled TV 15% 24% 9 pts. Blu-ray Disc player 31% 39% 8 pts. Tablet 39% 45% 6 pts. Smartphone 58% 64% 6 pts. Portable wireless speakers which are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Airplay-enabled 25% 30% 5 pts. Source: CE MarketMetrics, May 2014 Kevin Tillmann, senior research analyst, market research at CEA “… consumers continue to embrace a connected lifestyle in the home and on the go… now turning to… emerging connected products… smart watches, connected fitness devices and smart thermostats…” With large installed bases of mobile and connected devices, households are beginning to reveal some interest in new tech products, says the report: