# Apple Control at Your Fingertips iRing (UPDATE) By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iring-upated-apple-technology-at-your-fingertips References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/iRing_UPdated--Concept--Gear.html) Designer Victor Soto has updated his [iRing concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) so that it can now control the playback functions of your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband) using wifi. The updated iRing uses bluetooth and is USB powered. Unquestionably, this is a very clever gadget but do we really need it? would you get bored of it after it has been a party piece one too many times? Surely something that small would be very tricky to use, and overall, a total pain to operate... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Tech:** The iRing concept demonstrates the potential for wearable technology to control and interact with other devices wirelessly. - **Internet of Things:** The use of wifi and bluetooth in the iRing indicates a growing trend of connecting everyday objects to the internet for enhanced functionality. - **User Experience:** The challenge of operating a small wearable device like the iRing highlights the need for innovative solutions to improve user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The iRing concept aligns with the consumer electronics industry, which constantly seeks innovative devices for everyday use. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The integration of wifi and bluetooth in the iRing points to opportunities for disruptive innovation in wireless connectivity solutions. - **User Interface Design:** Improving the usability of small wearable devices like the iRing presents opportunities for innovation in user interface design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md) - [Tappable Smart Ring Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble.md) - [Wearable AI Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizpr-ring.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Voice Control Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Smart Home-Controlling Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-ring.md)