# Japan's Wacky Gadgets The Mosaic Show Voice Changing Microphone By Hjortur | Published 2007-03-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dumbest-gadget-yet-from-japan References: [weirdasianews](http://www.weirdasianews.com/2007/03/28/is-japans-wackiest-gadget-just-lame/) It is amazing how innovative many of the things developed in Japan are. It's a gadget that hides your eyes and [changes your voice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck) so that you can express yourself more freely. It's perfect for the shy people -- or is it? **Implications** - The Mosaic Show seems like it's out of some [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas) kidnapping movie, but I assure you, it's the real deal. Just imagine [prank calling your friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prankify-ai) with a completely different voice. They'd never be the wiser! It certainly seems that the East is one area on the cutting edge of technology in many different ways. Will North America fall behind in the world of emerging tech trends? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voice Changing Gadgets:** The Mosaic Show Voice Changing Microphone is just one example of the innovative gadgets emerging in this trend. - **Disguise Wearable Technology:** The Mosaic Show's eye-hiding feature represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology market. - **Enhanced Communication Tools:** Innovations like The Mosaic Show provide a glimpse into the potential for improved communication tools and experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of voice changing gadgets like The Mosaic Show to create new and unique products. - **Toy and Entertainment:** The toy and entertainment industry can leverage the disguise wearable technology trend for enhanced immersive experiences in games and play. - **Communication Technology:** The communication technology industry can develop and improve upon existing tools by taking inspiration from The Mosaic Show's enhanced communication features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Voice Suppression Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutalk.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md) - [Soundproof Microphone Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phasma.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Gaming Console Voice-Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicemod-key-usb-c.md) - [Emotional LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask.md) - [Dedicated Desktop Character Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-microphone.md) - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md)