# Singing Eggs BeepEgg Plays Different Songs As Eggs Cook So You Know When They're Done By jodie anderson | Published 2009-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beepegg-timer-sings-once-egg-is-cooked References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/03/beepegg_timer_sings_once_contents_are_hard.html) For most of us, [boiling an egg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-scrambled-eggs) is quite straight forward, although I must confess it’s not something I do frequently. For those of us who are gastronomically challenged, consider the BeepEgg. The BeepEgg [plays selected tunes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing) to denote what stage of hardness the egg is at while in boiling water. For example, it plays “Killing Me Softly” when soft boiled, and two other tunes when medium and hard boiled. The egg stops playing music once immersed in cold water. Checkout the video for a working demo of the BeepEgg. Although this is considered a bit of gimmick, it could be a very practical device for those of use who are vision impaired, or have a [short term memory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookclock)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Smart Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity for developing innovative kitchen gadgets that use technology to enhance cooking experiences. - **Assistive Technology:** Potential to create assistive devices that cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities or impairments. - **Multisensory Experiences:** Growing interest in creating products that engage multiple senses to enhance user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for appliance manufacturers to incorporate smart features into kitchen appliances. - **Accessibility Products:** Market for developing assistive devices and products that improve accessibility for people with disabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Demand for innovative products that provide multisensory experiences and cater to user preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alerting Boiled Water Discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-boil-alert-disc.md) - [Egg-Shaped Meditation Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donha-egg.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Egg Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gym-kitchen-hard-boiled-eggs.md) - [Viral Egg Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-flights.md) - [Seasoned Quail Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-quail-eggs.md) - [Fondant-Filled Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooey-love-songs.md) - [Plant-Based Hard-Boiled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-hardboiled-eggs.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [Grated Egg Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grated-egg-toast.md)