# Wee Nature Speakers The Tiny Acorn iPod Speakers Look Like a Squirrel's Lunch By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-acorn-ipod-speaker References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31669/) & [delight](http://www.delight.com/Tiny-Acorn-iPod-Speaker) This Tiny Acorn iPod Speaker is adorable, albeit probably a bit difficult to use because of its size. The [miniature iPod speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini) looks identical to a real acorn, so I would suggest keeping the fun indoors so squirrels can't run away with your tech gadgets. The Tiny Acorn iPod Speaker comes with a USB connector for charging on the go, and a jack that connects to outside sources. The speakers are even made of [natural apricot wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1) and the whole thing is handmade! The Tiny Acorn iPod Speaker is truly big sound packed into a little compact machine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tiny Speakers:** The trend of developing compact and portable speakers that offer big sound in little machines, opening up opportunities for outdoor and portable audio solutions. - **Eco-friendly Audio Accessories:** The trend of developing eco-friendly audio accessories, like handmade speakers made of natural apricot wood, which cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Miniature Electronics:** The trend of producing miniature electronics, offering opportunities for innovation in niche markets and providing more compact and discrete technology for everyday use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend for miniature electronics to create products that are portable, discrete and easy to use. - **Eco-friendly Lifestyle:** The eco-friendly lifestyle industry should target the trend for eco-friendly audio accessories, addressing the needs of consumers who care about sustainability. - **Outdoor and Fitness:** The outdoor and fitness industry can embrace the trend for tiny speakers to create portable and compact audio solutions that cater to active individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-echo.md) - [Newport Bluetooth Bright Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oc-acoustic.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Posh Parabolic Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod.md) - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md) - [Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll.md) - [Tennis Ball-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo.md) - [Dynamic Miniature Monolithic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-mini.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md)