# Portable Karaoke Systems The Tiny Hi-Kara By Ayman | Published 2008-06-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-kara References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/17/tomy-hi-kara-karaoke-cube-is-worlds-smallest/) & [akihabaranews](http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-16227-Lets) For karaoke enthusiasts who value the ability to let their voice be heard everywhere, Japanese inventors have developed **Hi-Kara**, a tiny portable karaoke system. Being hailed as the world's smallest karaoke cube, Hi-Kara measures 70x70x70mm and features a 2.4” LCD screen which displays lyrics. It also comes with a headset that can be shared between two people. Because I am sure your voice would sound much less annoying to your boyfriend/girlfriend's ears with the background music: You can't upload any format you want though. You have to the Hi-Kara website and download songs onto a proprietary cartridge. Not so nice, eh? If you still want it, the cube comes in two colors: White and Pink. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Portable Karaoke Gadgets:** There is a growing trend of portable karaoke gadgets such as Hi-Kara, and businesses can tap into that trend by producing similar products. - **Compact Entertainment Devices:** The demand for compact entertainment devices like Hi-Kara is increasing, and businesses can capitalize on this trend by developing small-sized devices that deliver quality entertainment. - **Customizable Cartridges:** There is an emerging trend of personalized cartridges for karaoke systems like Hi-Kara, and businesses can benefit from this trend by producing and selling customizable cartridges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of portable karaoke gadgets like Hi-Kara by developing and manufacturing similar products. - **Music Streaming Services:** Music streaming services can capitalize on the trend of personalized cartridges for karaoke systems like Hi-Kara by providing a platform for customers to buy and download custom karaoke tracks. - **Party Supplies:** Party suppliers can tap into the trend of compact entertainment devices like Hi-Kara by adding these gadgets to their inventory to cater to customers looking for unique party entertainment ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Karaoke Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esq-a30m.md) - [Immersive Karaoke-Enabled Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore.md) - [Illuminated Outdoor Karaoke Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-srsxv800.md) - [Branded EV Karaoke Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-caraokemic.md) - [Speaker-Flanked Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mini-theater.md) - [Karaoke-Ready Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio-micme-soundbar.md) - [AI-Powered Karaoke Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayk.md) - [Sound-Packing Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundpacking-portable-projector.md) - [Miniature Retro Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ka15-usb-dac.md)