# Wearable Technology Voice Assistants The Amazon Alexa Voice Assistance is Now Part of Pebble Core By Leon Meyer | Published 2016-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-core References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-2-time-2-and-core-an-entirely-new-3g-ultra/posts/1591646) & [blog.getpebble](https://blog.getpebble.com/2016/06/02/ks3u03/) The Pebble Core is bringing wearable technology one step closer to the mainstream with its integration of the amazing voice assistance platform [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-gts-4-mini) [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-modo-mio-voicy). This is the first time that Amazon Alexa will be integrated in a wearable device. Alexa will make great use of the Pebble Core's 3G connection to provide cutting edge functionality to the wearable technology industry. Amazon Alexa interprets vocal commands to shuffle songs and albums from Amazon Prime Music and iHeart Radio, to purchase items on Amazon, to control smart home appliances, to set alarms, timers and reminders. Alexa can even call for an [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callback-8020), or order your favorite pizza. The Pebble Core is integrated with Amazon Alexa at no extra cost to the consumer. The Pebble Core starts shipping in early 2017, meaning wearable technology is only just around the corner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integration of Amazon Alexa in Wearable Devices:** The integration of Amazon Alexa in wearable devices creates a new wave of voice-activated wearable technology that can make use of the 3G connection for added functionalities. - **Vocal Command-based Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology that is based on vocal commands gives rise to new innovations in the wearables industry that are intended to take the user experience to a new level. - **Mainstream Adoption of Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology driver assistance technology's adoption in the mainstream market brings about new market opportunities for companies involved in wearable technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The integration of Amazon Alexa in wearable technology opens up new opportunities for wearable technology companies to develop a new wave of voice-activated wearable technology devices. - **Smart Home Technology Industry:** Smart home technology companies can capitalize on the vocal command functionalities of wearable technology by developing smart home appliances that can be controlled via wearable devices. - **Online Shopping Industry:** The integration of Amazon Alexa in wearable devices presents an opportunity for online shopping companies to allow customers to shop directly via wearable devices, thus improving the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai.md) - [Discreet Voice Assistant Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-gts-4-mini.md) - [Wearable AI Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizpr-ring.md) - [Stylish Voice Assistant Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-amazon-echo-frames.md) - [Enhanced Generative AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-alexa-plus.md) - [Wearable Productivity Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chirp-ai.md) - [Next-Gen AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-unveils-alexa.md) - [Dual-Voice Assistant Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-assistant-support.md) - [Voice Assistant Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-appliance.md)