# Talking Emoticons The Chatman Talking USB Monitors Your Chat By TopDog | Published 2010-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatman-talking-usb References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/peripherals/the-chatman-talking-usb-emoticon-tells-it-like-it-is/#more-18161) & [pocket-lint](http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/31114/chatman-emoticon-chat-gadget-buddy) If you have kids at home that utilize the Internet (or you are one of those people that has [funky toy collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys)), then the Chatman Talking USB Emoticon is something to look into. It monitors your chat online, and will even let you know if you’re getting out of line. The Chatman Talking USB Emoticon looks annoying enough to do the trick, too. It has 3 different programmable personalities with [animated eyes, ears, and arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1), 500 actions, and [25 moods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodtrack) to help get the point across. Cute, but not cute enough to survive a 10lb hammer if it says the wrong thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Talking Emoticons:** Technology that utilizes talking emoticons to monitor communication online and improve user behavior becomes more popular. - **Chat Monitoring:** The Chatman Talking USB is part of a larger trend of chat monitoring systems for parents to monitor their children's online activity. - **Character-based Technology:** The use of character-based technology as a means of regulating communication online is becoming more prevalent. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology companies can innovate in the area of online communication monitoring using character-based technology. - **Toy:** The Chatman Talking USB demonstrates the potential for toys and collectibles that interact with users in new and innovative ways. - **Parenting:** There is an opportunity for parenting and child protection companies to utilize character-based technology to offer more comprehensive online safety solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [AI-Powered Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates.md) - [Emoticon Shortcut Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaomoji-drawer.md) - [Livestream Chat Charger Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-for-twitch.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Customizable Streaming Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streaming-microphone.md) - [Desktop Mood Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-emotion-tracker.md)