# Glasses That Translate The Translayferers By Alex Covert | Published 2008-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-as-good-as-see-through-glasses-the-translayferers References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5033314/eureka-contest-winner-kyle-lawson) Lame name but, cool idea. The Translayferers. A gadget that combines Babel Fish with [sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses). Kyle Lawson won [Gizmodo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nape-pro) *Made in Eureka* contest by submitting his idea for an [automatic language translator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator1). Whatever writing the wearer sees can be translated and re-displayed into any language. This would allow tourists to understand signs and menus - the very basics of getting around in an international city. **Implications** - Dual or multi-purpose products are on the rise as a direct result of the move towards a tech-savvy, convenience-oriented world. Businesses that incorporate other products outside their usual realm and create products prefaced with the words "hybrid" or "all-in-one" will generate significant consumer interest as buyers are looking to simplify their everyday routines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-purpose Products:** Creating products prefaced with the words 'hyrbid' or 'all-in-one' will generate significant consumer interest. - **Wearable Translation Technology:** There is a growing demand for wearable technology that can assist with communication barriers. - **Smart Eyewear:** The integration of translation technology in smart eyewear presents an opportunity for innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The Translayferers has the potential to disrupt the travel industry by improving communication for tourists in international cities. - **Tech Accessories:** As the popularity of wearable technology is on the rise, there is an opportunity for the creation of more accessories with translation features. - **Eyewear:** Incorporating translation technology into eyewear presents a new area of innovation for the eyewear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [Intuitive Traveler Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator.md) - [AR Translation Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey2.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Two-Sided Translation Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-subtitles.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Elevated Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-smart-glasses.md) - [Taco-Shaped Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-translation-device.md) - [Language-Assistance Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk.md)