# Earpiece Phones The Serendip Multimedia Research Device is a Do-Everything Headset By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serendip-multimedia-research-device References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/29/serendipitous-curiosity/) & [be.linkedin](http://be.linkedin.com/in/thomastroch) Curious men and women should get a kick out of the Serendip Multimedia Research Device. This device, from designer Thomas Troch, was designed to encourage adults to explore the world around them. The Serendip Multimedia Research Device comes with [a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tws-earbud) and a 'wireless communication aspect.' I stopped exploring my surroundings when I turned 10, but would love to start again. This device encourages you to get in touch with the world around you by recording and sharing what you see. Get back in touch with your surroundings with the Serendip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multimedia Recording Devices:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in capturing and sharing experiences through multimedia recording technologies. - **Wireless Communication:** Potential for disruptive innovation in wireless communication devices that enhance connectivity and interaction. - **Experiential Exploration:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing devices that encourage adults to explore and engage with the world around them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for developing advanced multimedia recording devices and wireless communication technologies for consumers. - **Smart Wearables:** Potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating multimedia recording and wireless communication functionalities into wearable devices. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in experiential exploration technologies that enhance the travel and tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-headset.md) - [Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipro.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Hybrid Camera Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musiccam.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Kid-Specific Headset Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-product.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md)