# Enhanced Battery Beat Blasters The SHARKK Portable Boombox Provides 18 Hours of Playback By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-boombox References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sharkk-boombox-portable-bluetooth-speaker/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/1K9lqoU) The mobile revolution has augmented consumers to expect comprehensive functionality regardless of locale, so the SHARKK portable boombox is designed not to disappoint. Aside from packing [Bluetooth and NFC wireless connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-audio), the SHARKK speaker has impressive loudspeakers that will provide room-filling sound anywhere. The SHARKK portable boombox is packed with a rechargeable battery that will provide a whopping 18 hours of playback when fully charged. The [rugged design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-boom-3i) makes it ready for the rough and tumble of a weekend trip or being brought to the office. Designed with a built-in microphone, the SHARKK speaker is capable of also operating as a speakerphone for taking calls between tracks. This functionality makes the SHARKK speaker dual-purpose and suitable for office environments as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Speaker Boom:** The trend of developing portable speakers with longer battery life and durable designs presents opportunities for businesses in electronics and audio industries to create products for on-the-go consumers. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Wireless connectivity in audio systems is becoming more mainstream, creating opportunities for innovation in the electronics, audio, and telecommunications industries. - **Multi-purpose Speakers:** The trend of developing multi-purpose speakers (speakers that double as speakerphones) presents opportunities for businesses in the electronics and telecommunications industries to create products for office environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics Industry:** Creating innovative portable speakers, like the SHARKK boombox, with extended battery life and wireless connectivity presents new revenue streams for the electronics industry. - **Audio Industry:** Developing robust and long-lasting portable audio systems, like the SHARKK boombox, presents new opportunities for businesses in the audio industry. - **Telecommunications Industry:** The integration of speakers and speakerphones presents new opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications industry to create products that serve dual purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Portable Performance Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-max.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Large Rechargeable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperboom-portable-speaker.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-solarbank-boombox.md) - [Versatile Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1.md) - [360-Degree Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicboom.md) - [Party-Ready Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronsmart-bang-se.md) - [360-Degree Mobile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-iii.md) - [360-Degree Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-4.md)