# Wearable Finger Keyboards The 'Tap Now' Wearable Keyboard Can Turn Any Surface into a Keyboard By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-now-wearable-keyboard References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/tap-wearable-keyboard-is-a-fidgeters-dream-21520154/) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/21/17036762/tap-wearable-keyboard-mouse-price-availability) Tapping finger on a table may soon become the norm as the 'Tap Now' wearable keyboard is set to launch and replace outdated keyboards. The amazing gadget appears as a series of connected rings, into which users slot their fingers, and then translates the movement of fingers into text or navigational commands. The wearable keyboard also functions as a mouse and promises a surreptitious way of typing on a phone or tablet. The Tap Now wearable keyboard functions in a similar manner to chording keyboards, in that single keys can have multiple outputs as opposed to a single key for every character. The product differs however simply because it can turn any surface into a keyboard. So long as the the devices senses fingertips tapping on a surface it can chord out letters and symbols. The current model of the Tap Now has a battery life of eight hours and can be charged inside its own carrying case. Image Credit: TAO ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Wearable Finger Keyboards:** The 'Tap Now' wearable keyboard revolutionizes typing by turning any surface into a keyboard. - **Chording Keyboards:** The Tap Now keyboard utilizes chording technology to provide multiple outputs from single keys. - **Surreptitious Typing:** The Tap Now keyboard offers a discreet way of typing on a phone or tablet. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The wearable finger keyboard will disrupt the traditional keyboard market. - **Mobile Devices:** The Tap Now keyboard provides a new input method for smartphones and tablets. - **Wearables:** The Tap Now keyboard expands the functionality of wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Key-Typing Headgarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-cap.md) - [Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-shell.md) - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-power-keyboard.md) - [Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard.md) - [Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippy-type.md) - [Gesture Control Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clvx-1-keyboard.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md)