# Crucifix Flash Drives Religious USB Necklaces Go From Church to Computer With Ease By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-shaped-flash-drives-irreverent-usb-necklaces References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/01/07/usb-flash-drive-necklace/8715) & [chinavasion](http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/8gb-usb-flash-drive-necklace-elegant-antique-brass-cross/) [USB flash drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-flash-drive) come in all kinds of [shape and designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys) so I am not really surprised or shocked to see these crucifix-shaped USB drives. The thumb drives, which are made by Chinavasion, can be [worn around the neck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace) and you can take them anywhere--assuming that you have no compunctions about offending the pious. The 8GB USB Antique Brass Cross Necklace sells for $22.50. **Implications** - USBs have become a necessity for those who use computers; however, they find it difficult to carry around the sticks as they can easily be misplaced. USBs that are designed to help prevent this, such as the GB USB Antique Brass Cross Necklace, are designed to solve this problem. Consumers will most likely be receptive to it as it provides a solution for them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Religious USB Jewelry:** The trend of incorporating religious symbols into USB jewelry provides an opportunity for religious consumers to express their faith while also utilizing a functional device. - **Wearable USB Drives:** The trend of wearing USB drives as accessories presents an opportunity for fashion-conscious consumers to combine technology and style in their everyday lives. - **Novelty USB Designs:** The trend of creating USB drives in unique and unconventional shapes, such as crucifixes, taps into consumers' desire for personalized and eye-catching tech accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of wearable USB drives by incorporating them into their product offerings, appealing to tech-savvy consumers. - **Religious Goods:** The religious goods industry can embrace the trend of religious USB jewelry to cater to the needs of faith-based consumers who want to integrate technology into their religious practices. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can tap into the trend of novelty USB designs by creating and marketing unique USB drives to engage consumers looking for distinctive tech gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Red Neon Cross Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cross-light-bulb.md) - [Four-Way Connective Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralspot-innovation.md) - [Record-Setting Compact Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-fit-usb-c.md)