# App-Connected Rings The Neyya Smart Ring's Touchscreen Extends the Functions of a Smartphone By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-ring References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/neyya-puts-smart-ring/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [myneyya](http://www.myneyya.com/index.php) The Neyya app-connected ring is a piece of jewelry of the future, only it exists today. The beautifully crafted polycarbonate ring features a [sleek touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) that allows the wearer to control their smartphone, computer or any connected device with just the tap of a finger. Increasing convenience as well as discreteness and style, the connected ring can be used to switch slides in Powerpoint presentations, take pictures and skip songs. The [stunning black ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ring-design) is not only functional but stylish, drawing intrigue to the machinery enclosed within the transparent glass surface. In addition to controlling connected devices, the ring can summon Siri, be programmed with reminders and send auto-response messages. The sleek ring is unisex and an excellent gadget for a business professional or design fanatic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **App-connected Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for innovative companies to create app-connected bracelets or necklaces that offer similar functions as the Neyya Smart Ring. - **Touchscreen Accessories:** Companies can create touchscreen accessories beyond phones and laptops, such as the Neyya Smart Ring, to cater to tech-savvy customers. - **Fashion Tech Integration:** As technology gets smaller and more discreet, there is an opportunity to integrate it into fashion and accessories to add more functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore integrating technology into jewelry to create functional and stylish accessories. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore creating more innovative touchscreen accessories beyond phones and laptops. - **Business Technology:** The business technology industry can explore developing wearable tech for business professionals, which combines style and functionality, such as the Neyya Smart Ring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novasmart-ring.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Voice Control Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Tappable Smart Ring Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble.md) - [Smart Home-Controlling Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-ring.md) - [Subscription-Free Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeus-smart-ring.md) - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md)