# Wireless Timepiece For Athletes Nike+ Amp Watch Monitors Runs By cosio55 | Published 2007-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-amp-watch References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/05/nikes-amp-watch-hearts-your-heart-and-ipod-too/) This new Amp+ Sport Remote Control has just made its first appearance at Nike's online store. The remote control can be used with [Nike+](http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus) shoes, allowing you to wirelessly track and monitor your runs and personal progress. When you're not pounding the pavement, it serves as a functional, sporty-stylish watch. It won't burn a hole in your pocket either, the $79.00 gadget makes a great Christmas gift for anyone serious about their health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Wireless Tracking:** The Nike+ Amp Watch showcases the trend of wireless tracking for athletes, creating opportunities for further development in fitness wearables. - **Multi-functional Devices:** The Amp+ Sport Remote Control serves as both a remote control for Nike+ shoes and a stylish watch, highlighting the trend of multi-functional devices in the athletic industry. - **Affordable Health Tech:** Priced at $79, the Amp+ Sport Remote Control presents the trend of affordable health tech, opening up opportunities for companies to create budget-friendly fitness gadgets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** The Nike+ Amp Watch is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the sports equipment industry to incorporate wireless tracking into their products. - **Wearable Technology:** The Amp+ Sport Remote Control showcases the potential for wearable technology in the athletic industry, presenting an opportunity for further advancements. - **Health and Wellness:** With its focus on tracking runs and personal progress, the Amp+ Sport Remote Control creates disruption in the health and wellness industry, providing opportunities for innovations in fitness tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Fitness-Ready Women's Sports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-sports-watch.md) - [Featherlight Feminine Sports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amitron-pulse.md) - [AI-Enabled Fitness Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-cheetah.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Colorful Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570.md) - [Retro Digital Tracking Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsb1000.md) - [AI-Powered Minimalist Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-fitness-device.md) - [Connected Workout Jump Ropes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossrope-amp.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md)