# Online Soccer News Devices Kixl by Uniform Taps into Social Media to Show if Conversation Buzzing By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kixl-by-uniform References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/04/kixi-twitter-hashtag-monitor.html) & [uniform.net](http://uniform.net/work/projects/uniform-kixl/) Kixl by Uniform, an independent creative agency based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is a device geared towards soccer fans. Although a rather simple gadget, it helps keep fans in the loop, especially when they are busy at work or important functions. Essentially, it glows a specific color to indicate whether or not there is any significant chatter about the sport going on social media networks such as [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinnect), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) and more. In this way, people who own Kixl by Uniform can gauge at a quick glance whether it is worth checking their [social media feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialsignal-ai) or simply sticking to the task at hand uninterrupted. Basic yet ingenious, it ensures that distractions are kept to a minimum. Green shows that there isn't much chatter, orange shows that its building and red shows its full-blown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Monitoring Devices:** The emergence of Kixl by Uniform highlights the opportunity for more advanced and convenient social media monitoring devices. - **Workplace Distraction Avoidance Tools:** Kixl by Uniform presents an opportunity for creating more specialized tools to help employees avoid distractions and stay focused on work tasks. - **Real-time Chatter Tracking:** The popularity of Kixl by Uniform indicates the potential for real-time chatter tracking tools to further enhance social media engagement and monitoring. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Technology:** Kixl by Uniform is a prime example of how technology can improve the experience of sports fans, creating opportunities for further innovation in the field of sports technology. - **Social Media Management:** The success of Kixl by Uniform highlights the need for more innovative and user-friendly social media management tools and devices. - **Productivity Software:** Kixl by Uniform speaks to a demand for more advanced productivity software that helps users minimize distractions and stay on task. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Performance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityplay.md) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Official Connected FIFA Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-soccer-ball.md) - [Curated Sport Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-live-moments-in-sport.md) - [Interactive Soccer-Themed Brand Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henkel-house.md) - [Soccer-Specific Online Retail Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/men-in-blazers.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Celebratory Soccer Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-popcorn-kit.md)