# Device-Controlling Gloves The BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves Transform Warm Gloves into Controllers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-gloves References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/beartek-ii-wireless-gloves/41700/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beartek-gen-ii-wireless-smart-gloves--2) Although the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves might seem like a pair of warm gloves at first glance, the reality is that they are so much more. Packed with a series of touch points that can be utilized to control smartphones, the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves make touchscreen-compatible gloves look a bit less impressive. Thanks to the Bluetooth connectivity, the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves enable users to take calls, browse their music collection and even snap pictures. The WiFi connectivity within the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves enables users to even setup the gloves with a [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-gopro-controller) to start and stop recording with a simple gesture. The BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves are currently funding on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x3-typec) where users can snatch a pair at the early bird price of just $99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Bluetooth-enabled Gloves:** The BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves showcase the potential of gloves with Bluetooth connectivity, opening opportunities for other wearable devices with built-in control capabilities. - **Touchpoint Control Technology:** The touch points on BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves demonstrate the potential for integrating control technology into everyday accessories, paving the way for innovative advancements in wearable tech and smart devices. - **Gesture-controlled Gloves:** The gesture-controlled feature of BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves indicates the potential for gesture recognition technology to expand beyond gaming and into various industries, such as automotive or healthcare. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** The BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves exemplify the advancements in wearable technology, making it feasible to incorporate control functionalities into different wearable devices, including smartwatches and fitness trackers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of touch points and Bluetooth connectivity in the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves suggests potential disruptive innovations in consumer electronics, leading to more intuitive control interfaces for smartphones, cameras, and home automation systems. - **Sports and Outdoor Recreation:** With the ability to control a GoPro camera using simple gestures, the BearTek Gen II Smart Gloves present disruptive opportunities in the sports and outdoor recreation industry, such as hands-free recording or controlling other wearable smart devices while engaged in physical activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Running Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-glove.md) - [Cold Weather Photography Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves.md) - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Connected Snow Sport Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekkie-smart-snow-goggles.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Haptic VR Controller Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senseglove-nova-2.md) - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md)