# Motion-Sensitive Headsets Get Phyiscal with the Jawbone Era By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawbone-era References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5738320/shake-the-baby-jawbones-newest-headset-likes-it-physical) & [jawbone](http://jawbone.com/headsets) Why bother pushing buttons to answer calls on your Bluetooth headset when you can use something like the Jawbone Era? There are a lot of amazing headsets on the market, but the Jawbone Era is the first to have a built-in accelerometer. In other words, this gadget is motion-sensitive and will respond if you tap it or shake it like a maraca. Other features of the piece include a 10 mm speaker and background noise eliminating technology. The Jawbone Era is available for $129. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Motion-sensitive Wearables:** There is an opportunity for the development of other wearables beyond headsets that have built-in motion-sensitivity technology. - **Gesture-based Controls:** Incorporating motion-sensitive technology in other devices like home audio systems, thermostats, and even cars can provide hands-free gesture-based controls for everyday tasks. - **Body-mapping Technology:** The use of accelerometers and motion sensors can pave the way for the development of body-mapping technology in the healthcare industry as well as in sports and fitness applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Motion-sensitive technology can be applied to other consumer electronics devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and even smartphones. - **Automotive:** The implementation of motion-sensitive technology can be utilized in cars as a more natural approach to gesture-based controls. - **Healthcare:** Incorporating body-mapping technology in health monitoring devices can provide more accurate diagnostics and better treatment options for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset.md) - [Haute Head-Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-elite-10.md) - [High-Tech Wireless Headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headset1.md) - [AI Sports Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojawa-haptifit-terra.md) - [Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones.md) - [Dual-Microphone Wireless Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-blueparrott-m300xt.md) - [Adjustable French-Designed Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemik.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md)