# Luminous Portable Speakers The Glowbar LED Speaker is Party-Ready By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminous-portable-speaker References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2017/05/31/this-bluetooth-speakers-led.html) & [store.boingboing.net](https://store.boingboing.net/sales/glowbar-speaker?utm_source=boingboing.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=glowbar-speaker&utm_term=scsf-221567&utm_content=a0x1a000001sLtI) The Glowbar [luminous portable speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-promedia) is the perfect party-time accessory. It sets the mood with fun, ambient lighting while projecting 12 watts of room-filling sound. Its illuminated body responds to the beat of the music with flowing, [animated light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight). This luminous speaker can play up to three hours of music on a single charge with its lithium-ion battery. On-board controls let you easily adjust the song or volume. Its futuristic grille pattern gives the Glowbar a fun, aesthetically pleasing look. This intuitive speaker system highlights consumer interest in [reactive technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-table-lamp-2-pro-x-sound-by-jbl). Devices that respond to their environment, especially those that feel like a part of the party or that add to the ambiance of an event have maintained popularity for some time now. Available now for just $35, the Glowbar is definitely a summer party essential. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reactive Technology:** The Glowbar's illuminated body that responds to the beat of the music presents opportunities for other devices to incorporate reactive technology and enhance user experiences. - **Ambient Lighting:** The Glowbar's fun, ambient lighting feature showcases the ongoing consumer interest in products that provide aesthetically pleasing and mood-setting lighting options. - **Portable Speakers:** The popularity of portable speakers continues to rise, and the Glowbar's sleek design and room-filling sound present opportunities for innovation in this industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The reactive technology and room-filling sound of the Glowbar highlight opportunities for innovation in the audio technology industry. - **Smart Home:** The Glowbar's reactive lighting feature can inspire disruptive innovation in the smart home industry, where lighting systems could respond to music or other external factors. - **Event Planning:** The Glowbar's ambient lighting and portable nature can lead to disruptive innovation in the event planning industry, where customizable lighting and portable sound systems are important. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reactive Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-60w.md) - [Immersive LED Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-pulse-5.md) - [Mood-Setting Speaker Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-light.md) - [LED Display Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-display-portable-speaker.md) - [Reactive Party Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightboks.md) - [Light Show Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partybox-ultimate.md) - [Feature-Packed LED Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pa-200-series.md) - [Illuminated RGB Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-party-speaker.md) - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md)