# Voice-Activated Smartwatches The Dial Smartwatch Was Created By Will.i.am By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceactivated-smartwatch References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/02/18/williams-new-attempt-at-tech-is-a-voice-activated-smartwatch/) & [gsmarena](http://www.gsmarena.com/william_comes_up_with_yet_another_smartwatch_the_dial-blog-16755.php) Will.i.am may have made his name thanks to his musical talents and his work as a member of the Black Eyed Peas, but he is also a bonafide tech aficionado and entrepreneur, credentials that he is looking to further burnish with the launch of the Dial, a voice-activated smartwatch that aims to reinvent modern wearable technology. This device is navigated through and interacted with by virtue of a small 1.63 inch screen that is mostly spoken into. The voice-activated smartwatch uses a proprietary operating system called 'Aneeda'. It's a play on the name 'Anita' but is intended to highlight how you can speak to the device when you need something, hence 'Aneeda'. This voice-activated smartwatch makes for a uniquely audacious invention, but Will.i.am has never been one to play it safe, and this device will surely reinvent the wearable in many people's eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Voice-activated Wearables:** Will.i.am's Dial smartwatch demonstrates that voice-activated wearables are the future of wearable technology. - **Proprietary Operating Systems:** The Dial smartwatch uses a unique operating system called 'Aneeda', highlighting the potential for more proprietary operating systems in the wearable technology market. - **Celebrity Entrepreneurship in Tech:** Will.i.am's success as a celebrity entrepreneur in the wearable technology industry showcases the opportunity for more celebrity-backed tech ventures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** The Dial smartwatch provides opportunities for innovation in the wearable technology market, particularly with voice-activated wearables. - **Operating Systems:** The unique operating system used in the Dial smartwatch highlights potential innovation in the development of proprietary operating systems in the tech industry. - **Entertainment and Technology:** Will.i.am's success as a musician and entrepreneur in the wearable technology industry demonstrates the potential for more synergies between entertainment and technology sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r1-smartwatch.md) - [AI-Interactive Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizpr.md) - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whsp-ring.md) - [AI Productivity Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobvoi-ticnote-watch.md) - [Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-r1-ai-watch.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchout-wearpods.md) - [Voice Control Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring.md) - [Intuitive AI-Powered Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-watch-gt.md)