# MP3 Pillow Actually Plays Music By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp3-pillow-it-can-actually-play-music References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/mp3/8b18/) These new pillows are fashioned similar to a portable music player. They are soft and durable, but wait! They are not just an [ordinary pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-pillow-cover). The MP3 pillows can actually play your favorite music. The pillows have hidden pockets to plug in your portable music player and you can also listen to [built-in FM radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowsky-disc). My favorite feature of this pillow is that its button is actually working; you can change the volume, switch to the radio, scan stations and if you want to rest just shut it down. ThinkGeek describes “The MP3 Pillow is fuzzy on the front and shiny silver on the back. 9" x 15" x 6". 100% space-age polyester so it resists stains. AA batteries required, but not included. Since there are electronics inside, you shouldn't wash it - spot cleaning only.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Pillow Technology:** The incorporation of music playing capabilities into pillows demonstrates the potential for pillows and other household items to have increased technological features. - **Customizable Home Goods:** The hidden pockets in MP3 pillows for users to plug in their portable music players presents an opportunity for companies creating home goods to include personalized and customizable features. - **Integrated Sleep Technology:** The MP3 pillow demonstrates growing consumer demand for technology to be integrated into sleep products and used to enhance the sleeping experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Companies creating home goods have the opportunity to incorporate technological features, like music playing capabilities, into everyday household items. - **Consumer Electronics:** The MP3 pillow is a demonstration of potential innovation opportunities for companies creating consumer electronics and sleep technology products. - **Furniture:** Development of products like the MP3 pillow could inspire furniture companies to create pieces with integrated technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Adjusting Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-smart-pillow.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Comforting Pillow-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oa-speaker.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Self-Powered Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-powered-smart-pillow.md) - [Vibrating Relaxation Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-bolster.md) - [Collectible Plush Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows.md) - [Sleep-Ready Band Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acousticsheep.md) - [Advanced Brain-Cooling Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-sleep-pillow.md)