# Frozen Dessert Amplifiers Ice Cream Bar Speaker Looks to Blast Tunes with Sweet Confection By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-bar-speaker References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2011/12/ice_cream_bar_tastiest_portable.html) & [audiocubes](http://www.audiocubes.com/product_info.php?products_id=3106) The latest confection to get a sweet tech makeover is the Ice Cream Bar Speaker from Greenhouse. Greenhouse's Ice Cream Bar Speaker is a [portable amplifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini) that can easily be carried around anywhere. Each one is shaped as the [tasty confection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger) that should have a few reminiscing on summer days and bicycles. The sound emits from the [perforated holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition) of the body. Removing the tip will reveal the 3.5 mm audio jack that will fit most standard external devices. Pulling out the back will display the USB plug-in that's used to charge the speaker which should take about 70 minutes. A full charge will offer two hours of play time. The Ice Cream Bar Speaker comes in three colors: purple, green and blue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Audio Gadgets:** Manufacturers could experiment with creating portable audio gadgets that are shaped like other types of food. - **Food-inspired Tech Accessories:** Entrepreneurs could explore creating food-inspired tech accessories that combine form and function. - **Nostalgia-inspired Products:** Companies could create products that appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia for childhood treats and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** There could be opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers to create novelty speakers in fun shapes and colors like the Ice Cream Bar Speaker. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Gifts and novelties companies could create products that combine playful designs and useful functions, like the Ice Cream Bar Speaker. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies could partner with tech manufacturers to create branded audio gadgets that resemble their products or packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Bear-Themed Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinaro.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Amp-Inspired Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-lamp.md)