# Therapeutic USB Zen Dolphin For Hypnotic Relaxation By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillax-with-the-zen-dolphin References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/zen_dolphin_tempts_you_to_sleep.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Milton-12550-Zen-Dolphin/dp/B000TK407K?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The funky Zen Dolphin is lit by mellow blue LEDs and appears to swim in levitation. The calming motion is accompanied by [natural ocean sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-meditation) and relaxing calls of dolphins. This can be a [soothing night light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-player) for the kids or just a [nice bedside chillaxer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunora) for you after a stressful day. **Implications** - A regular day can be fast-paced and hectic for many people, so any product that offers a brief respite from this fact is one that is definitely going to find wide acceptance. It doesn't always take a drastic breakthrough to accomplish this goal, but it means a lot to consumers who will certainly appreciate the breather from the stresses of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Therapeutic USB Devices:** There is potential for a variety of USB devices to be created that provide therapeutic benefits to consumers. - **Relaxation Technology:** Innovations in technology that promote relaxation and stress relief are likely to gain popularity in the consumer market. - **Levitating Devices:** The use of levitation technology in products like the Zen Dolphin has the potential to create unique and visually appealing consumer products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry could benefit from developing technology-focused products that provide relaxation and stress relief. - **Consumer Electronics:** There is opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to expand their product offerings to include therapeutic USB devices. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can integrate levitation technology in unique and visually interesting ways, such as the Zen Dolphin night light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Desktop Novelty Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peaceful-lotus.md) - [Light-Based Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp.md) - [Energy-Restoring Sleep Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenu-mt-fuji.md) - [Children Meditation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-meditation-turtle.md) - [Guided Relaxation Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relaxation-device.md) - [Miniature Kinetic Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homedics-drift-11.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md) - [Soothing Tetrapod Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawall-desk-accessories.md)