# Cellphone Cushions The Robert Potter 'Earos' Provides Padding for Long Conversations By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-potter-earos References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/huge-cellphone.php) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/11/earcushions/) For those who have yet to embrace [cellphone headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone), the Robert Potter 'Earos' may be just the item you've been holding out for. The Robert Potter 'Earos' provides comfortable padding that cushions ears for both long and short conversations. It simply clips on to the top of your phone and even swivels for convenience, ensuring that any phone call you may have will lead to a comfortable experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cushioned Devices:** The rising trend of cushioned devices presents an opportunity for companies to create more comfortable and ergonomic technology. - **Convenience Clips:** The popularity of convenience clips provides an opportunity for businesses to create more easily attachable and detachable accessories for phones and other devices. - **Phone Ergonomics:** The focus on phone ergonomics could lead to the development of more comfortable and user-friendly phone designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry could capitalize on the cushioned devices and convenience clips trend to make devices more comfortable and convenient for users. - **Communication:** The communication industry could benefit from improving phone ergonomics through the design of more comfortable devices and accessories. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry could leverage the trend of cushioned devices to promote better posture and reduce discomfort associated with prolonged phone use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Ergonomic Mobile Professional Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeet-airflow-openear-earbuds.md) - [Dialogue-Enhancing Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zvox.md) - [Portable Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-everyday-earplugs.md) - [High-Tech Wireless Headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headset1.md) - [Protective Everyday Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-by-earpeace.md) - [True Wireless Earbud Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-wireless-earbud.md) - [Relaxing Speaker-Equipped Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitebuds-pillow.md) - [Comforting Pillow-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oa-speaker.md)