# Flame-Throwing Gadgets The Prometheus Device Packs Some Serious Heat By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prometheus-device References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/The_Prometheus_Device--Gadget--Gear.html) & [picasaweb.google](http://picasaweb.google.com/Everett.Bradford/Prometheus#) Have you ever wanted a [superhero power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash)? I wanted to do the Bat Dance like Adam West, but that is not really a power. How about shooting flames out of your palms? Everett Bradford created the Prometheus Device, a hand mounted, [fire shooting gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot) of awesomeness. The gadget, named after the Greek mythological character who [took fire from the gods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa) and gave it to humanity, is a brilliant invention. Although the Prometheus Device would make a bad high-five that much worse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hand-mounted Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop hand-mounted gadgets with unique functionalities for various industries. - **Fire-shooting Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create safe and controlled fire-shooting devices for industrial applications or recreational purposes. - **Superhero-inspired Inventions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market inventions inspired by superhero powers to cater to the fascination of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate flamethrower-like functionalities into consumer electronics to offer unique and attention-grabbing products. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate fire-shooting devices into live shows and performances to create visually stunning and awe-inspiring experiences. - **Safety and Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced fire-suppression technologies that can counteract the threat posed by fire-shooting gadgets and protect people and property. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Multipurpose Camping Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-lights.md) - [Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermonator.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Gas-Powered Campfire Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavabox.md) - [Pendant Multitool Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-fire-20.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Diminutive Desktop Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-hand-warmers.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Fire Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheo-uno.md)