# Internet-Connected Garden Decorations The Google Gnome is a Faux Smart Device for the Backyard By Michael Hines | Published 2017-04-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-gnome References: [laughingsquid](https://laughingsquid.com/google-gnome-smart-yard-device/) & [store.google](https://store.google.com/magazine/gnome) April Fools' Day is right around the corner, which explains the reveal of the Google Gnome. The device is essentially an outdoor version of [Google Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecobee-google-home). It's able to tell you in which direction and how fast the wind is blowing, turn on/off the hose and even let's you know which plants you can eat. Google released a short video for the Gnome which is surprisingly funny and just a bit dark in one part. There's a decent chance some people will take the Google Gnome at face value. Tech has infiltrated every other aspect of our lives after all. Is a garden gnome with Wi-Fi really all that unbelievable? In today's day and age, no. For this year at least the Google Gnome is a joke, but who knows what 2018 and beyond will hold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Outdoor Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing internet-connected devices specifically designed for outdoor use. - **Internet of Things in Gardening:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in integrating IoT technology into gardening tools and decorations. - **Humorous and Dark Tech Marketing:** Opportunities for humor and dark-themed marketing campaigns can help promote new tech products and capture consumer attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can explore expanding their product range to include outdoor smart devices. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** The gardening industry can leverage IoT technology to develop innovative tools and decorations that enhance the gardening experience. - **Digital Advertising:** Tech companies can incorporate humor and dark-themed marketing strategies to engage consumers and drive attention to their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gag-Turned-Reality Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass.md) - [Immersive AI Household Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-home-speaker.md) - [Mythical Creature Garden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-welcome-solar-light.md) - [Smart Hub Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-tablet.md) - [AI-Driven Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-cams.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Smart Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-ecosystems.md) - [Bright Textural Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass-collection.md) - [Branded Tech Ecosystem Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-g-spot-tracker.md) - [Garden-Integrated Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-1.md)