# Wearable Smart Buttons Beam is a Wearable Smart Pin That Rotates Images and GIFs By Lindsay Stevens | Published 2018-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Beam References: [beamauthentic](https://www.beamauthentic.com/) Beam is a [wearable smart pin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaud-notepin) that enables people to broadcast what they care about. Users can change their Beam image as often as they like. The BEAM app enables people to upload single images or dynamic, rotating content, slideshows and GIFs through the company's partnership with [GIPHY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vibe-is-right). BEAM devices have a round AMOLED screen, with 24-bit color, making the digital device the modern day version of static, analog expression that has been part of pop culture on buttons, hats and t-shirts and wristbands for decades. BEAM devices are also equipped with a unique safety feature that enables wearers to hold down the button to [send a "panic" text message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices), map link and GPS location to up to four recipients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Smart Buttons for Personal Expression:** A disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion and accessories industries to incorporate technology into wearable accessories. - **Rotating Gifs as On-the-go Advertising:** A disruptive innovation opportunity for advertising and marketing industries to create more engaging content on wearable devices. - **Safety Features on Wearable Devices:** A disruptive innovation opportunity for technology and safety industries to create devices that prioritize personal safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Incorporate technology into jewelry and accessories for personal expression and communication. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Create more interactive and attention-grabbing content for wearables with the use of rotating GIFs. - **Technology and Safety Devices:** Prioritize personal safety by integrating safety features into wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai.md) - [Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai-pin.md) - [AI-Powered Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pin.md) - [Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-beam-pro.md) - [Projected Photo Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam.md) - [Holographic AR Messaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-ar-messaging-app.md) - [At-Home Family Healthcare Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-family-healthcare.md) - [Global P2P Transfer Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-inc.md) - [Aromatic Breathwork Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beem.md)