# Motion-Sensing Swine Speakers The Speakal 'Cool iPig' Dock Obeys Gestural Directions By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakal-cool-ipig-dock References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2010/12/speakal-cool-ipig.html) & [speakal](http://www.speakal.com/cool_ipig.html) The enormous eyes on the Speakal 'Cool iPig' dock are not just for futuristic effect, but have actually been designed specially to distinguish gestural movements as control commands. Compatible with the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-trio) and [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins2), this porker charging station and [speaker system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave) will be the most hygienic hog you'll ever encounter. Without having to touch the Speakal 'Cool iPig' dock, you can stop or start your music, as well as change a song. Keep your wacky dance moves distant however, so you can avoid messing up the system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Motion-sensing Technology:** Motion-sensing technology that recognizes gestural movements as control commands. - **Hygienic Speaker Systems:** Hygienic speaker systems with special design features to minimize touch and contamination. - **Gesture-controlled Charging Stations:** Charging stations that allow users to control their music and devices through gestural commands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can leverage motion-sensing technology to create innovative products. - **Audio Technology:** Audio technology industry can develop hygienic speaker systems with specialized design features. - **Charging and Docking Solutions:** Charging and docking solutions industry can explore gesture-controlled charging stations for devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-speaker.md) - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [AI-Powered Companion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppimily-touchscreen-speaker.md) - [Critter-Like Kid-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-grejsimojs-mouse-speaker.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [User-Following Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solros-speaker.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md)