# Stress-Relieving PC Peripherals The USB Stress Ball is Perfect for Cubicle-Dwellers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-stress-ball References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/usb-stress-ball/15137/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/d4cf/) I know a certain someone who is getting the USB Stress Ball as a gift next Christmas. This stress ball is perfect for people who are tethered to a [keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keysme-lunar-02) all day, and risk destroying their livelihood (their computer) if they were to take out their anger. The USB Stress Ball functions just like a normal stress ball, but with one unique twist: The USB Stress Ball can distort images on the screen based on your squeeze, so if you're currently hating a [Skype conversation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-emotion-tracker) or an e-mail you can just squeeze away to your heart's content. Sounds like a win to me! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stress-relieving Peripherals:** Opportunity to develop innovative products that combine stress relief and functionality for office workers. - **Interactive USB Devices:** Potential for creating USB devices that provide interactive and engaging experiences. - **Emotion-sensing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop technology that responds to user emotions and provides personalized experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create stress-relieving products that enhance user experience. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Potential for incorporating stress-relieving features into gaming accessories or virtual reality devices. - **Wellness and Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for wellness and healthcare industries to integrate stress-relieving peripherals into their products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Ultra-Soft Silicone Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-stress-ball.md) - [Memory Gel Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball.md) - [Food-Shaped Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-pickle.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [3D-Printed Stress Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lettuce-ball.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-ball.md) - [Soothing Tetrapod Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seawall-desk-accessories.md)