# 3D-Printed Smart Wearables Arduboy's Ö Bluetooth Ring Boasts a Digital Clock Display By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-ring References: [3dprinting](http://3dprinting.com/news/new-3d-printed-wearable-o-bluetooth-ring/) & [arduboy](http://www.arduboy.com/o-bluetooth-ring/) The Ö Bluetooth Ring by Arduboy is a 3D-printed wearable device that boasts a digital clock display. With the rising popularity of fitness-focused and body-monitoring devices like the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon) Watch and the [Fitbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring), this tech prototype offers convenience from an ultra-small screen. The chic wearable boasts a 3D-printed design and is a [bluetooth ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valour-ring-1) that doesn't skip out on sleek style. The device uses bluetooth to receive notifications from one's phone and lets users reply to outstanding texts, emails and social media communication. Arduboy's device is entirely 3D-printed, minus its electronic elements that include an OLED screen and a power bar that features up to four hours of battery life. Keeping users up to date, this accessory reduces one's need to check their smartphone obsessively and keeps one informed in a less invasive way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 52% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Wearable Tech:** The rise of 3D printing offers opportunities for innovative wearable tech designs and customization. - **Smart Jewelry:** Wearable smart jewelry combines fashion and technology, and offers opportunities to create unique and stylish accessories with advanced functionalities. - **Connected Accessories:** There is a growing trend towards connected accessories that allow users to stay connected without having to constantly check their phones. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore opportunities to integrate 3D printing with smart wearables to create unique and customizable accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can focus on developing smart jewelry that merge functionality with aesthetics to appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Communication and Connectivity:** Communication and connectivity industry can explore opportunities to design connected accessories that offer more user-friendly ways to stay connected without distractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md) - [Smart Wearable Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-ultrahuman.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Accessible Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-halo-smart-ring.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Wearable Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41.md) - [Health-Centric Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1.md) - [Bodily Health-Decoding Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-20.md)