# Smartphone Brand Surfboards The Samsung Galaxy Surfboard Allows Riders to Check Their Messages By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-surfboard References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-surfboard-news/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8yrfnT-PtI) While [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold5-thom-browne-edition) already has a number of smart devices under its belt, its new Galaxy Surfboard demonstrates that there really is no limit when it comes to creating connected products. The new Samsung Galaxy Surfboard brings the convenience of a smartphone to the ocean by helping riders stay connected at all times. The [smart surfboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore) is equipped with an LED display that shows riders their text messages, emails and social media notifications. In addition to personal information, the surfboard can also bring up practical data such as wave conditions and weather updates. All of this information is relayed to the display via the [Samsung Galaxy 7](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge), which is slotted into a waterproof drawer at the side of the board. While it may seem like an unexpected move on the part of Samsung, the connected surfboard demonstrates the growing demand for connectivity in many different aspects of our lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Connected Surfboards:** Creating smart, connected surfboards can provide riders with important information and increased accessibility, turning a traditional sport into a modern, tech-driven experience. - **Wearable Displays:** LED displays on devices such as surfboards can provide a new platform for personalized, real-time information, paving the way for future developments in wearable technology. - **Internet of Things (iot) Integration:** Integrating IoT technology into traditional or unexpected products such as surfboards can enhance their functionalities and create a new user experience, expanding the applications for IoT beyond typical household gadgets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** Smart, connected surfboards are just one example of how the industry can use technology to enhance traditional sports, offering a new platform for competition, training, and entertainment. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of wearables and LED displays into a diverse range of products indicates a need for development of more adaptable, user-friendly technology in the market. - **Telecommunications:** The demand for increased connectivity and accessibility means there may be a market for telecommunications companies to expand into unconventional services such as surfboard connectivity for riders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Surfboard Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfboard-delivery-service.md) - [Branded Olympics Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-olympic-games-edition.md) - [Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-flips.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclemate-electric-surfboard.md) - [Collaboration Automotive Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-bmw-m-edition.md) - [Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-accessories-lineup.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-surfboard.md)