# Voice-Controlled Earbuds Moto Hint is the Newest Accessory from Motorola By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-hint References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/moto-hint-voice-controlled-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-09-05-2014/) & [motorola](http://www.motorola.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Motorola_WE-Site/en/Home-Show) Moto Hint is a new accessory from the company [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-1), which allows one to control their phone through a [voice-activated earbud](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicebuds). The only issue with this is people might be a bit confused as to who you are talking to while walking down the street. For example, if you are walking around and need to figure out how to get to the nearest coffee shop, this can be done by simply speaking out load and asking. The information will then be sent to the earbud and explained through the device. The forecast could be another bit of info one would want before heading out for the day. Other than having it look like you're talking to yourself, the Moto Hint is a clever accessory. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/moto-hint-voice-controlled-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-09-05-2014/), [motorola](http://www.motorola.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Motorola_WE-Site/en/Home-Show) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Voice-controlled Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in further developing voice-controlled technology for a variety of applications beyond earbuds. - **Wearable Accessories:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the development of wearable accessories that incorporate voice-controlled features. - **Personalized Communication:** Advancements in voice-controlled earbuds present opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized communication devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation in voice-controlled earbuds and related accessories. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can leverage disruptive innovation in the development of voice-controlled accessories and devices. - **Communication Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for the communication devices industry in the integration of voice-controlled features into various products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Dedicated AI Assistant Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-assistant-earbuds.md) - [Compact Sleek Bluetooth Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-1.md) - [Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkbuds.md) - [Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Affordable Voice-Controlled Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crusher-anc.md) - [Convenienced-Focused Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artronic-designs.md) - [Malleable Wearable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-adaptive-display-concept.md)