# iPod Wristband The Nike Amp+ By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-11-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-amp References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2006/11/nike_amp_to_complement_sports_kit.html) Another product by nike and [apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband) is the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify) Amp+, a wireless wristband gadget that allows runners to manage their [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) without staining the Click Wheel with their sweaty fingers. This device is in fact a wrist-mounted Bluetooth remote with an illuminated LED display which is concealed under the face of the bracelet. The LED display allows runners to look through their playlist on the iPod and check on their running times in a quick and simple manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Technology:** The trend of combining technology into wearable clothing and accessories presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and enhance the user experience. - **Fitness Tech:** Fitness technology is a growing trend, and products that track physical activity and provide data for analysis have the potential to disrupt the fitness industry. - **Smart Accessories:** The development of accessories that incorporate smart technology can transform traditional accessories to provide additional capabilities and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can leverage the trend of wearable technology by incorporating technology into their clothing and accessories and improving the functionality of their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can innovate by creating new wearable technology products and improving the current ones to provide a more seamless and efficient experience for users. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of smart accessories to provide customers with convenience and extra functionality, while also diversifying their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Wearable Technology Gym Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protecht-wrist-wraps.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [AI-Powered Minimalist Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-fitness-device.md) - [Optical Fitness Armband Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-heart-rate-band.md)