# Affordable Smart Wearables CodeBug is Inexpensive and Easy for Users to Program By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wearable References: [geek](http://www.geek.com/chips/codebug-is-a-programmable-wearable-computer-for-18-1618984/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/922345933/codebug) Unveiled on crowdfunding website [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch), CodeBug is a smart wearable that offers multiple functions at a low rate, $18 or 12 pounds to be exact. Competing with the BBC Micro, a popular device in the UK market, CodeBug immerses users into the [complex world of coding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecrow-crowpi-3) and does so in a way that beginners will understand. This smart wearable is equipped with 25 LED grid and features two push buttons on its top and bottom. The device is also fitted with a compact USB port and six gadget connectors that make syncing multiple devices easy. While other wearables may break the bank, this affordable device is a great product for kids and teens who want to get introduced to coding. Best of all, it's budget-friendly for parents and kids alike! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating low-cost wearable devices that are accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Coding Education:** Opportunity to provide coding education through smart wearables, specifically targeting beginners and young learners. - **Multi-functionality:** Opportunity to develop smart wearables that offer multiple functions at a low cost, providing value to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics industry to create and market affordable smart wearables that cater to a younger demographic. - **Education Technology:** Opportunity for education technology industry to develop coding platforms and tools specifically designed for smart wearables, facilitating coding education for beginners. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for wearable technology industry to focus on creating low-cost, multi-functional devices that appeal to a broader consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Conference Badge Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md) - [Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitbit-ace-lte.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Budget-Conscious Entry-Level Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-bip-5.md) - [Haute Hyper-Affordable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf-watch-3-pro.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Toddler Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird.md) - [Low-Cost Multi-Sport Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-nomad.md)