# Next Gen Pet Rocks USB Pet Rock Could Lead to a Hard Time From Your Friends By Bianca | Published 2009-04-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-pet-rock References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/usb-pet-rock.html) Kids today might think you were from the stone age when you tell them about your [pet rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem) from back in the day… today, kids are playing [USB Pet Rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive)! Actually, no they’re not; these are mostly marketed at people like you looking to relive a bit of their youth in an innovative way. ThinkGeek says you might want this contraption because “They don’t need food or water; They don’t chew on your stuff; They are the greenest USB products ever created, as they draw absolutely no electricity” among other reasons. You may think it’s ridiculous, but I think it’s a rock solid idea! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **USB Merchandise:** Opportunities exist for innovation with USB-connected items that bring the comforts of the old world and modern technology together. - **Eco-friendly Gadgets:** Innovative ideas can be created to promote eco-friendly products that appeal to a wide market that desires environmentally-friendly solutions. - **Nostalgic Tech Gear:** There is potential for the creation of more nostalgic tech gear, serving as souvenirs that bring back memories of the past. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gadgets:** Developing USB-connected products opens the door to opportunities for tech gadget producers. - **Toy Manufacturers:** Toy manufacturers can develop products that incorporate nostalgia and modern technology to appeal to a broad audience. - **Green Tech:** There is potential for eco-friendly product development in the market where eco-friendliness sells as a valuable aspect of the product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Digital Drumstick Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eduardochi.md) - [Tactile Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes-touchable-digital-pet.md) - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [Virtual Pet Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-uni.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raising-canes-gigapet.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Digital Hamster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-hamster-ball.md)