# High Tech Video Earrings These Prototypes from MJ McLaren Play a Variety of Videos from Your Ears By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-earrings References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/08/27/high-tech-bling-video-earrings-with-2-2-inch-screens/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/video-earrings-prototype-2) This video earrings concept conceived by MJ McLaren is being funded through an Indiegogo project. According to the page, "The Video Earrings can show videos as slide shows, screen savers, real homemade videos, family videos, music videos, advertisement videos, or professionally developed videos.” The [high tech bling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck) is available for a $50 donation. Videos are transferable to the earrings using a USB cord. Different [jewelry styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry) are also available in black, silver, long and short designs. The 2GB prototypes are certain to be a conversation starter. The [dangling earlobe accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop) will play video wherever you are and however you get there. The video earrings also make a great gift for any technologically inclined person in your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Video Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced wearable video devices that can display various types of media content. - **Personalized Fashion Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion accessories that integrate advanced technology features, allowing users to customize and display personalized content. - **Crowdfunding for Tech Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore crowdfunding platforms as a way to raise funds and validate demand for innovative tech accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and technology to create unique consumer electronic products such as wearable video devices. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion and accessories to create personalized and interactive products. - **Crowdfunding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize crowdfunding platforms to launch and finance innovative tech accessories with potential mass appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Ear-Based Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lumia-2.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Camera-Equipped Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tws-earbud.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-earbuds-concept.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md)