# Social Media Cyborgs Joseph Tame Plans to Broadcast his Tokyo Marathon Run via an iRig By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-tame References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/02/cyborg-to-run-i.php) & [tamegoeswild](http://tamegoeswild.com/) This is definitely a first, Joseph Tame plans to broadcast his [Tokyo marathon run](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runningman) through social media thanks to a cyborg-like contraption. Joseph Tame's unique tech-ridden harness has officially been dubbed the iRig, which holds four swiveling [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-neo-2), an Android handset, [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-platform) and a trio of wireless routers as well as weather and heart rate monitors. Just like Dvice, I’m pretty astounded that technology has become lightweight and portable enough for Joseph Tame to do this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Social Media Cyborgs:** The rise of social media cyborgs presents opportunities for wearable technology and augmented reality innovations. - **Live Streaming Marathons:** The trend of live streaming endurance events like marathons presents opportunities for social media platforms and athletic apparel companies to create interactive and engaging experiences. - **Multidevice Integration:** The trend towards integrating multiple devices into a single wearable presents opportunities for tech companies to design seamless and intuitive interfaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies can capitalize on the trend of social media cyborgs by creating customizable harnesses and accessories for integrating multiple devices. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can create interactive features for live streaming endurance events to increase user engagement and attract advertisers. - **Athletic Apparel:** Athletic apparel companies can incorporate technology into their products to monitor and display biometric data in real-time for endurance athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md) - [Athlete-Tracking Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [Inaugural Global Treadmill Championships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-treadmill-championship.md) - [Anti-Scrolling Step Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathumb-challenge.md) - [Audio Brand-Sponsored Marathons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-city-marathon.md) - [Immersive Virtual Marathons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-marathon.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md)