Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,330 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,330 cutting edge ideas.

UV-Monitoring Solar Wristbands

The SunFriend UV Wristband Monitors Solar Activity So You Can Play

— December 3, 2013 — Lifestyle
The SunFriend is a monitoring system for UV solar wristbands. It enables you to track how much UV exposure you are getting from the sun each day. UV rays can be very harmful when your skin is exposed for long periods of time in hot climate environments. The SunFriend can be worn on your wrist to see how much UVA+B exposure you get.

It contains high sensitivity with a the tiny sensor that automatically tracks your exposure to harmful radiation. This wristband comes in stylish colors ranging from orange to green and is appropriate for kids and adults to wear. If you're someone who can't have fun in the fun too long, the SunFriend solar wristbands would be a great accessory for your health needs.
Trend Themes
1. Uv-monitoring Wearables - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wide range of UV-monitoring wearables for both outdoor and indoor activities to prevent skin damage and early skin aging.
2. Data-driven Sun Safety - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology that uses real-time UV exposure data to provide personalized recommendations for sun protection and prevent skin damage.
3. Personal Health Tracking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand tracking technology for personal health to incorporate real-time UV exposure monitoring, helping to prevent harmful overexposure to UV rays.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop UV-monitoring technology for smartwatches, fitness bands, and other wearables to tap into the growing health conscious consumer market.
2. Sports and Recreation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop UV-monitoring technology for sports equipment and apparel to cater to outdoor enthusiasts and athletes who need sun protection when training or competing.
3. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate UV-monitoring into health and wellness products such as skincare and personal care items to further protect consumers from skin damage.
1.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness