# USB Pregnancy Tests The p-Teq Hoax By Alex Covert | Published 2008-04-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-pregnancy-test-kit-p-teq References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/pteq.html) If this isn't real, as medgadget.com suggests, then it will undoubtedly be a reality in the near future. A product called p-Teq claims to be a [USB pregnancy test kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molesense). Pee on it, plug it in to your computer, and see if you are pregnant and if so, the estimated delivery date based on the concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH in your urine. Not pregnant? The analysis also includes your [most fertile days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycle-ovulation-powerplug) to help you along. **Implications** - This digitally enhanced pregnancy test takes results one step further than the conventional pink or blue stick. The test can detect [exact urine concentrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-uscan-nutrio), and the advanced LCD display will indicate insanely intricate information -- it can even tell you if you're having twins! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **USB Pregnancy Tests:** USB pregnancy tests are disrupting traditional at-home pregnancy testing by offering advanced digital features and data analysis. - **Digital Health Monitoring:** Digital health monitoring technologies are disrupting traditional healthcare testing methods by offering accessible and comprehensive healthcare data analysis. - **Fertility Tracking Apps:** Fertility tracking apps are disrupting traditional fertility tracking methods by offering personalized and detailed data analysis. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can benefit from incorporating digital health monitoring technologies to enhance patient care and offer more accurate diagnoses. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the growing trend of digital health monitoring with the development of innovative and accessible health tracking devices. - **Personal Care Industry:** The personal care industry can benefit from developing fertility tracking apps and devices that cater to the growing demand for personalized and accessible fertility tracking methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Invasive Urine Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-scan.md) - [Convenient Fertility Tracking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fertility-tracking-kit.md) - [Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salistick.md) - [Paper Pregnancy Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-pregnancy-test.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Sustainable Pregnancy Test Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-results-pregnancy-tests.md) - [Multi-Use Pregnancy Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-check-pregnancy-test-kit.md) - [Rhinestone Display Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearblue-crystals.md) - [Menstrual-Mimicking STI Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daye.md)