# Hi-Tech Jewelry The Orb Goes From a Ring on Your Finger to a Phone Call Receiver By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-orb References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/the-orb-bluetooth-headset/12313/) & [hybratech](http://www.hybratech.com/) A collaboration between Hybra Advance Technologies and AbsolutelyNew Inc. has brought us the [Orb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-smartguard) [bluetooth headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib). This fantastic design for a headset combines a touch of beautiful jewelry and intense compact technology. It starts off as a [full-circled ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones) (looks as though it can be worn, depending on its actual size) and can be opened up to comfortably fit around your ear. It's ultimate haute hands-free calling! **Implications** - In a society that is increasingly dominated by everyday technological products, one of the best ways a corporation can capitalize on this trend is by creating a fashionably designed addition to a product. By creating a stylish supplement to an everyday item, corporations stand a good chance of benefiting from consumers who seek originality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion-tech:** The merging of fashion and technology opens opportunities for creating stylish wearable technology. - **Wearable Audio Devices:** Consumer demand for wearable audio devices that can be integrated with everyday fashion is increasing. - **Hybrid Accessories:** Designing hybrid accessories that combine functionality and style adds value to the consumer experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can take advantage of technological advancements to create wearable technology that doubles as stylish jewelry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can expand their product offerings by creating fashionable and functional wearable technology. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore incorporating technology into clothing and accessories to create unique and innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Voice Capture Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-ring.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Luxurious Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-ring.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md)