# Neural Networking USB Sticks This New USB Stick is Fitted With a Neural Network Accelerator By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-usb-stick References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/movidius-fathom-neural-compute-usb-stick-unveiled-29-04-2016/) & [movidius](http://www.movidius.com/news/movidius-announces-deep-learning-accelerator-and-fathom-software-framework) The Fathom Neural Compute is a wonderfully named new USB stick, developed by none other than Movidius, that lives up to its catchy name with the kind of exceptionally solid and reliable functioning that you would expect from a brand new USB stick -- although this one happens to give you the ability to incorporate low-power machine vision technology. What's great about this new USB stick is the fact that it happens to come embedded with a unique [neural network accelerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Apple-M5-Chip). Ultimately, this brand new Fathom Neural Compute USB stick could be useful in a very wide variety of applications and contexts as they make use of neural networking, something that is important for [autonomous automobile navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giada-ai-pc), object recognition and other fundamental and high-tech processes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Neural Networking:** The development of neural network accelerators in USB sticks opens opportunities for enhanced machine vision technology and autonomous navigation. - **Low-power Machine Vision:** The integration of low-power machine vision technology in USB sticks brings the potential for efficient object recognition and high-tech processes. - **Autonomous Automobile Navigation:** The incorporation of neural network accelerators in USB sticks paves the way for advancements in autonomous automobile navigation systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** The development of USB sticks with neural network accelerators creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the computer hardware industry. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The integration of low-power machine vision technology in USB sticks presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the artificial intelligence industry. - **Automotive:** The use of neural networking USB sticks enables disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry, particularly in autonomous navigation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vision Neural Processing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neural-processing-unit.md) - [Pocket-Sized Supercomputers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiiny-ai-pocket-lab.md) - [Local AI Computation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurram.md) - [AI-Integrated Network-Attached Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/networkattached-storage.md) - [AI-Focused Neural Processing Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kl730.md) - [AI-Fueled 3D Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-imaging-tool.md) - [Dedicated AI Accelerator Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encharge-en100.md) - [Neural Technology Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisearphones-smart-earbuds.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md)