# Wearable Walkie-Talkies The Bonx Earbud Offers Two Way Communication Between Freinds By M | Published 2015-12-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkietalkie References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/bonx/) & [bonx.co](https://bonx.co/en/) The Bonx earbud designs are a modern interpretation of the walkie-talkie for millennial consumers offering a seamless wearable design that offers two way communication with the touch of a button. Unlike old school walkie-talkies that once had to be held for use, these contemporary versions hook up to cellular devices through a mobile app and use Bluetooth technology for seamless and [high-quality audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-720-open). When cellular data isn't available, the Bonx walkie-talkies are an ideal solution to facilitate long distance communication. The device is essentially a wearable ear piece that wraps around the ear. Without buttons, the device works with hans-free Bluetooth voice command to communicate with other Bonx headsets. This would be an ideal gadget to use for camping, [skiing, snowboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet) or canoe trips when having a smartphone on-hand isn't fully functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seamless Wearable Design:** The development of wearables with a seamless design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as fashion, sports, and healthcare. - **Smartphone Integration:** The integration of walkie-talkie functionality into smartphones through wearable devices opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in telecommunications, outdoor adventure, and logistics industries. - **Hands-free Voice Command:** The advancement of hands-free voice command technology in wearable devices like the Bonx earbuds creates disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as automotive, hospitality, and emergency services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the integration of wearable walkie-talkies into clothing or accessories, revolutionizing the way people communicate on the go. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunication companies can leverage the wearable walkie-talkie trend to create new services and products that enhance communication capabilities for their customers. - **Outdoor Adventure:** Outdoor adventure companies can incorporate wearable walkie-talkies into their equipment, providing a safer and more efficient means of communication for adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Helmet-Borne Communications Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communications-module.md) - [Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkbuds.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset.md) - [Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-earbud.md) - [Swappable Module Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-walkietalkie-concept.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-5710-xpressaudio.md)