# Eyeballs as Speakers The SpongeBob SquarePants iPod Dock By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-ipod-speakers-spongebob-docking-devices References: [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2008/11/hands_on_spongebob_speaker_pan.php) & [npower2.memorexelectronics](http://npower2.memorexelectronics.com/html/product_detail.php?PID=46#) Bizarre kinetic yellow eyeball speakers may be just what every [SpongeBob](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-2) fan is looking for. This odd docking station with [rolling eye speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave) could really liven things up at your cocktail party this holiday season. Check out the video with the hypnotic eyeballs dancing to the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine." The fun audio player from NPower will be available at Toys "R" Us. Who knows, removable eye speakers rocking on the coffee table might be just the ticket to get the crowd dancing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eyeball Speakers:** The trend of using unconventional designs for speakers like eyeballs presents an opportunity for companies to create unique audio products. - **Kinetic Speakers:** The trend of speakers with kinetic elements like rolling eyes opens up possibilities for creating interactive audio experiences. - **Unconventional Docking Stations:** The trend of unconventional docking stations, like the SpongeBob SquarePants iPod Dock, provides opportunities for innovative product designs in the docking station market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can explore disruptive innovations by incorporating unconventional designs, such as eyeball speakers, into their products. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of kinetic speakers to create immersive audio experiences that enhance the viewing and gaming experiences. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** The consumer electronics retail industry can introduce and promote unconventional docking stations, like the SpongeBob SquarePants iPod Dock, to cater to customers looking for unique and fun audio products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Pickleball-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaqua-barnacle-pro-20.md) - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md) - [Oversized Headphone-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlabs-blue-xl.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Floating Spherical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-casabo.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Tennis Ball-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo.md) - [Critter-Like Kid-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-grejsimojs-mouse-speaker.md)