# Cloud-Connected Speakers The Hi-Fi GGMM 'E3 Speaker' Made an Appearance at CES 2016 By David Ingram | Published 2016-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e3-speaker References: [ggmm](http://www.ggmm.com/en/product/speaker/6603.html) & [comingsoon.tech](http://www.comingsoon.tech/e3speakerprelaunch/) GGMM's 'E3 Speaker' is a slick wireless audio system that doesn't even need to be connected to your phone to play music. The 'E3 Speaker' features crisp Hi-Fi quality sound and can be easily connected to a device via Bluetooth, WiFi or through an auxiliary cord. If you do happen to be without a music device however, you need not worry about a thing. That's because this [portable speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero) can actually connect and play music using smart cloud technology. The elegantly designed compact speaker can therefore easily connect to online services like [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian), [Pandora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-ai), iHeartRadio and more all on its own. Adding to the speaker's convenience, it also doubles as a musical alarm clock when you need that little extra bit of motivation in the morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wireless Audio Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless audio systems that can easily connect to online music services through smart cloud technology. - **Smart Cloud Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative devices that can connect to online services without the need for a separate music device. - **Compact Portable Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact portable speakers that offer high-quality sound and can function as a musical alarm clock. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart cloud technology into consumer electronics devices such as speakers for seamless music streaming. - **Home Audio Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless audio systems that can connect to online music services, eliminating the need for bulky home audio equipment. - **Music Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with music streaming services to optimize the integration of their platforms with wireless speakers and smart cloud technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Sleek Streaming Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-one-speaker.md) - [Studio-Quality Connected Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-ms50a.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Vintage-Style Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32.md) - [Midcentury Modern Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cambridge-audio-evo-one.md) - [Portable Retro-Styled Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-retrostyled-speaker.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md)