# TV-Friendly PC Peripherals The Loop Controls Your TV Like a Computer Mouse By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-mouse References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dannen/techwatch/connect-pc-your-tv-you-need-thing) & [hillcrestlabs](http://www.hillcrestlabs.com/loop/) The Loop is a fantastic little gadget that solves the problem of controlling your TV when it is connected to your PC or [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-touchpad). This is the ultimate in [Hulu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-10-series)-watching innovations. The Loop runs on AA batteries and is actually capable of functioning even when the TV is not in sight (not exactly a practical feature, but still nice to know). The Loop was designed by Hillcrest Labs and is available at their site or at [Amazon.com](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-vertical-ergonomic-mouse). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tv-friendly PC Peripherals:** The shift towards TV-friendly PC peripherals presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer tech industry. - **The Ultimate in Hulu-watching Innovations:** The surge in demand for TV-friendly peripherals presents opportunities for streaming services like Hulu to enhance user experiences with their products. - **Wireless PC Peripheral Devices:** The trend towards wireless PC peripherals, like the Loop, presents opportunities for innovation in the wireless tech industry. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Tech Industry:** The rise of TV-friendly PC peripherals creates opportunities for businesses in the consumer tech industry to develop and market new products. - **Streaming Industry:** The increase in TV-friendly PC peripherals present opportunities for the streaming industry, like Hulu, to improve user experiences in their streaming services. - **Wireless Tech Industry:** The trend towards wireless PC peripherals presents opportunities for the growth of the wireless tech industry and the development of new wireless devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Desktop Control Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wechip-w1-air-mouse.md) - [Nano-Sized Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livaro-tech-nanoflow-i2-air.md) - [Plug-and-Play Meeting Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boop.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md)