# Web Finding Wands Wi-Fi Dowsing Rod Lets You Discover the Magic of the Internet By Alex Scott | Published 2010-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wi-fi-dowsing-rod References: [coolbuzz.org](http://www.coolbuzz.org/entry/dowsing-helps-find-a-wi-fi-network/) & [nextnature.net](http://www.nextnature.net/2009/09/wifi-dowsing-rod/) Designed by Mike Thomson, the Wi-Fi Dowsing Rod locates a prime internet source and shows you where the signal is most strong. Have you ever seen those divining rods being used when trying to find a water source? Pretty cool, eh? Though it seems more like an ancient form of witchcraft, divining rods, or dowsing rods as they’re often called, are a tried and true method of locating the ideal place to put a well when building a house. However, it would seem like true magic if they were able to locate an internet source. With the Wi-Fi Dowsing Rod, magic has now become reality. I just can’t wait to see someone with a Wi-Fi Dowsing Rod wave it around in a [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Mood-based-AI-product-discovery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Internet Finding Tools:** Tools that locate and highlight access to prime internet source in a given area to enhance surfing experience. - **Wireless Connectivity Enhancement:** Tools that improve connectivity and enables faster access to Wi-Fi, thereby reducing buffering and time taken to access information. - **Innovative Wireless Exploration Tools:** Tools that incorporate age-long exploration concepts with modern wireless technology to create an entirely innovative product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Creating internet finding wands that enhance connectivity makes for a disruptive innovation that can be utilized across different technology products and services, - **Telecommunications:** Wi-Fi dowsing rods create product differentiation, position new technologies & allows for better service to customers and 'power users'. - **Travel Industry:** Wi-Fi dowsing rods can be used by backpackers, nomads to find a strong signal to work from remotely and offer faster internet to hotel guests who may be willing to pay more for fast Wi-Fi. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wi-Fi Channel Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-coconut.md) - [Remote Work Café Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-radar.md) - [Wall-Breaching Drone Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-device-1.md) - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md) - [Screenless Learning Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinoo-magic-wand.md) - [Cafe Workspace Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafewofi.md) - [Wifi-Manipulating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deauther-watch-v4.md) - [Device-Tracking Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radix-be22000-turbo.md) - [Gesture Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand.md)