# Wearable Smart Necklaces The Epic Mini is a Necklace That Replaces Your Smartphone By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mini References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/epic-smartwatch-cellphone/33956/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/epic-watchphones-the-smartphone-reinvented) The Epic Mini is a [wearable smart necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-fellow) that is essentially a smartwatch that can be worn conveniently and stylishly on your neck. Like a smartwatch, the Epic Mini can replace your smartphone thanks to its ability to make calls, receive text messages, display photos, run apps and even browse the Internet. The Epic Mini is equipped with a [1.3 megapixel camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano) and can support microSD cards up to 32 GB heavy. They run on Java operation systems and are fitted with built-in GPS and a heart rate monitor. It has a 1.74-inch 320 x 220 LCD display. The Epic Mini is the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, with a pledge $220 hooking you up with the necklace in early 2015 if and when the campaign meets its fundraising target. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Wearable Technology for Convenience:** The invention of wearable devices that can replace smartphones is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry. - **Smart Jewelry:** The trend of creating smart necklaces and jewelry is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion and technology industries. - **Personalized Wearable Devices:** The trend of creating personalized wearable devices with integrated features such as GPS and heart rate monitors is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The development of smart necklaces as an alternative to smartphones is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry. - **Fashion:** The trend of creating fashionable wearable devices is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Healthcare:** The integration of heart rate monitors in wearable devices presents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the healthcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [AI Wearable Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-necklace.md) - [Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-fusion.md) - [Micro-Sized Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md) - [Minimalist Phone Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod1.md) - [Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai-pin.md) - [Card-Sized AI Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-smartphone.md)