# Wee Wooden Radios Motz Miniature FM Radio Does Double Duty as iPod Speakers By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motz-miniature-fm-radio References: [blogiversity.org](http://www.blogiversity.org/blogs/frankthetank/archive/2010/01/26/motz-tiny-wood-fm-radio-and-ipod-speaker.aspx) & [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/25/motz-tiny-wooden-fm-radio/) The Motz [miniature FM radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1) is a fully functional FM radio that can also connect an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) to be used like a speaker. The [mini radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini) features an expanding antenna and front-mounted search button, with the power button on the back. Users have to look closely for the hidden power light: It’s in one of the speaker holes. The Korean gadget is available from Earlyshop.com and sells for about $35 US. Would you use one of these wee wooden radios? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Miniature Audio Devices:** The trend towards compact, multi-functional audio devices like the Motz miniature FM radio present opportunities for disrupting traditional audio equipment markets. - **Hybrid Audio Devices:** The trend towards hybrid audio devices like the Motz miniature FM radio can create opportunities for disrupting limited functionality devices like single-use radios. - **Sustainable Audio Products:** The trend towards eco-friendly audio gadgets like the wooden Motz miniature FM radio highlights opportunities for disrupting audio equipment markets with a sustainable edge. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trends towards multi-functional, hybrid and sustainable audio products which offer new design and marketing possibilities. - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry faces disruption from trends towards smaller, technically sophisticated, hybrid and sustainable audio gadgets which alter the market for traditional audio devices. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The eco-friendly products industry could capitalize on the trend towards sustainable audio devices by developing their own eco-friendly audio gadgets and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Portable Phone-Attached Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Classic Wood Veneer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-model-two-digital.md)