# Demure Drink Cooler Speakers The 'KUBE' Speaker Plays Music and Keeps Refreshments Cold By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kube-speaker References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/thomas-darden-kube-speaker-cooler/) & [kubesound](https://kubesound.com/) The 'KUBE' speaker has been designed by Thomas & Darden to offer users the ability to bring their favorite music and refreshments with them wherever they go. Ideal for [outdoor gatherings and concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtlebox-gameday-series), the speaker packs a 350-watt digital amplifier along with [Bluetooth, WiFi and AirPlay connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1) to enable you to connect to music however you wish. The interior of the splash and water-resistant speaker packs 37 quarts of space to hold any kind of food or drink you desire to keep it on hand at all times. The 'KUBE' speaker will offer up to 50 hours of playback and identifies the need for [multifunctional technology products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system) as consumers continue to lead lifestyles that are predominantly mobile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Technology Products:** The 'KUBE' speaker identifies the need for multifunctional technology products as consumers continue to lead mobile lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Entertainment:** The 'KUBE' speaker is ideal for outdoor gatherings and concerts, presenting opportunities for innovation in the outdoor entertainment industry. - **Smart Speaker:** The 'KUBE' speaker, with its connectivity features, presents an opportunity for innovation in the smart speaker industry. - **Portable Appliance:** The 'KUBE' speaker, with its portable design and beverage cooling feature, presents an opportunity for innovation in the portable appliance industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Retro Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kooltunes.md) - [Demure Distortion-Free Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-muo.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bass-speaker.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Adaptable Kitchen Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-kitchen-speaker.md) - [Portable Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muo-portable-speaker.md) - [Rugged Dual-Speaker Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvoss-speaker.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md)