# Human Cooking Thermometers UV Monkey Protects Against Sunburns By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-20 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-cooking-thermometers-uv-monkeys-prevents-sunburns For people who [love to tan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-protective) but tend to overdo it, the UV Monkey is just the thing. Priced at under $10, this device is only the size of a keychain and has the capability to [measure the strength of UV rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepairing-uv-tech). Simply take the device outside and [expose it to sunlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunseek). In just a few seconds, a reading is presented on the purple scale with the colors corresponding to the intensity of the UV rays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Uv-ray Monitoring Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced UV-ray monitoring devices for personal use. - **Compact and Portable Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential lies in creating compact and portable technology for various monitoring purposes. - **Affordable Personal Health Gadgets:** The market presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of affordable personal health gadgets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the health and wellness industry lies in the development of devices to monitor UV exposure. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation by creating compact and affordable gadgets for personal health monitoring. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation industry by creating UV monitoring devices for enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun Safety Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian.md) - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [UV Damage-Detecting Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-damagedetecting-camera.md) - [Location-Based UV Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-day-app.md) - [Healthy Living Home Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home-device.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunled-sunbooster.md) - [Protective Skin-Brightening Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanologist-super-shield.md) - [Drinker-Specific Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-oil-your-neck.md) - [Dual-Function Baby Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-seal.md)