# Twistable Tune-Blasting Speakers The Quirky Helix Changes Its Flexible Shape to Suit Your Needs By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-helix References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/quirky-helix-speakers/) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/236-Helix-bendable-bluetooth-speakers) Wear your speakers like a fashion accessory by wrapping the Quirky Helix around your jet-setting wrists. The [portable device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll) uses [Bluetooth technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1) to connect to your music player. The speaker uses a flexible core that is susceptible to being bent, twisted and turned without damaging the mechanics of the device. It is made out of rubber and coated with a [waterproof textile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-grip), so if you'd like to bring it in the bathroom with you to rock out as you shower, then you may. Just make sure it does not get submerged in water. The Quirky Helix uses aluminum to get the beats from your player to your ears. It is very lightweight and keeps its twisted formation until you unfold it yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible Audio Devices:** Opportunity for companies to innovate with new materials and designs for portable and bendable speakers, headphones and earbuds. - **Wearable Technology:** An opportunity for tech or fashion companies to create fashionable and functional wearable devices like the Quirky Helix speakers. - **Waterproof Audio Devices:** An opportunity for companies to design and manufacture waterproof audio devices for use in wet locations like showers or pools. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics companies to develop new audio products or expand their product line to include flexible and wearable devices. - **Fashion and Technology:** Opportunity for companies to collaborate and develop fashionable wearable devices with integrated technology like the Quirky Helix. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for companies to provide waterproof and easily sanitized audio devices for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Traveler-Targeted Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-flex.md) - [Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-speaker.md) - [Mood-Setting Speaker Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-light.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Building Block Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Spherical Hi-Fi Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-mania.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md)