# Smartly Designed Water-Resistant Speakers Acer Recently Debuted the New Halo Swing By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterresistant-speaker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/01/03/the-acer-halo-swing-is-an-eclectic-portable-water-resistant-smart-speaker-with-a-hidden-led-display/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-acer-halo-swing-is-an-eclectic-portable-water-resistant-smart-speaker-with-a-hidden-led-display) & [acer](https://www.acer.com/ca-en)  Tech giant [Acer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumer-electronics-portfolio) captured attention at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show with its brand-new water-resistant speaker which looks slightly like a small handbag. The Acer [Halo Swing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-dog-collars) boasts a slew of smart features to deliver a pleasant listening experience. The gadget features its own built-in subwoofer and DTS Sound™ that promises to provide a clear and [360-degree sound experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribit-stormbox-mini). The brand claims that its battery can last for up to 10 hours of non-stop play. Additionally, the water-resistant speaker supports assistants like Hey Google and has buttons that tell you the time and the weather, as well as allow you to set an alarm. In terms of aesthetics, the Acer Halo Swing features "a set of colorful lights at the bottom" to set the mood. Image Credit: Acer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-resistant Bluetooth Speakers:** Opportunity to disrupt the audio equipment industry by creating smartly designed and durable speakers that offer hands-free control and longer battery life. - **Integration of Smart Assistants:** Opportunity to disrupt the home automation industry by integrating popular assistants like Hey Google or Alexa into a range of gadgets. - **Wearable Speaker Technology:** Opportunity to disrupt the personal audio industry by developing more portable, comfortable, and versatile wearable speaker technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Water-resistant Bluetooth speakers have the potential to reshape the consumer electronics market, particularly in the audio equipment segment. - **Home Automation:** Integration of smart assistants in gadgets for hands-free experience opens up opportunities in the home automation industry. - **Personal Audio:** Wearable speaker technology is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the personal audio industry that can evolve the way people listen to music and make phone calls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Ready Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-1.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Wearable Performance Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-xboom-go-xg2t-speaker.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Mini Portable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini.md) - [Portable Summer-Ready Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-6.md) - [Highly Functional Speaker Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-audio.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md)