# Vibrating GPS Rings Never Leave a Breadcrumb Trail Again By Trend Huntress | Published 2007-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-rings-never-leave-a-breadcrumb-trail-again References: [investors](http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=15&issue=20070720) According to Investor's Business Daily, "GPS jewelry may one day help wearers find their way in unfamiliar surroundings. The BBC reported that an inventor has developed [GPS-linked rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suite-of-technological-tools), one for each hand. The rings are wirelessly connected to a [GPS device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts) wearers use to input their destination. If wearers head the wrong way, the rings vibrate to steer them left or right to get back on course." The gadget works by vibrating your left hand when it's time to turn left, and vibrating your right hand when it's time to turn right. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **GPS Jewelry:** The trend of GPS jewelry presents an opportunity for creating innovative accessories that combine fashion and technology. - **Wireless Technology:** The increasing use of wireless technology in GPS devices enables the development of wearable gadgets like vibrating GPS rings. - **Haptic Feedback:** The utilization of haptic feedback in GPS rings opens up possibilities for enhancing navigation experiences and aiding direction guidance. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore incorporating GPS technology into jewelry pieces to create unique and functional products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the growing demand for wearable gadgets by innovating GPS-linked devices like vibrating rings. - **Navigation Technology:** The navigation technology industry can leverage haptic feedback and wireless connectivity to develop advanced GPS devices and improve user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neck-Worn Navigational Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loovic.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [Stealthy GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-navigators.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [Directional Compass Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homing-compass.md) - [Motion-Tracking Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suite-of-technological-tools.md) - [Homing Compasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/het-kompas.md) - [Pocket Watch-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pocket-watch.md)