# Speech-Recognition Devices The Samsung Scoop Is a Wearable Connected Speaker For The Home By M | Published 2016-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-speaker References: [venturebeat](http://venturebeat.com/2016/08/22/samsung-scoop/) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com) The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac) Scoop is designed to be a [connected speaker for the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-assistant-concept) that operates using voice recognition to accept commands for a variety of everyday activities. The device is aimed to be a central hub that is also conveniently wearable, so it can be used in the home as well as while on-the-go. The Scoop is a small, circular speaker that is slender and lightweight enough to be attached to a wrist strap and worn around the hand. The device functions using voice activation to accept commands for things like checking the weather, sport stats, music control, wireless pairing and connection to other tech gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. The Scoop can be used as a central command system for the home to connect all mainframe devices in one easy place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Wearable Connected Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential of wearable speakers that can be used both at home and on-the-go. - **Voice-activated Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop devices that can be controlled through voice recognition, allowing for hands-free operation. - **Connected Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create central command systems for homes that can connect and control multiple devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative wearable speaker options to the consumer electronics market. - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new solutions for controlling and managing a connected home through voice activation. - **Wireless Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to enhance device connectivity and compatibility through wireless pairing and integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Voice Control Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring.md) - [Lip-Reading Necklace Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speechin-necklace.md) - [AI-Powered Companion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppimily-touchscreen-speaker.md) - [Voice Capture Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-ring.md) - [Leaked Touchscreen Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-home-mini-2.md) - [Wearable Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindclip.md) - [Sleep-Optimizing Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soove-smart-speaker-concept.md)