# Internet Sensing Hats WiFi Detecting Baseball Cap Helps You Find Internet Connections By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-detecting-baseball-caps References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/wifi-detecting-basball-cap/) & [thumbsupuk](http://www.thumbsupuk.com/products/Thumbs-Up-Wifi-Cap.htm?id=6&subid=0&prodid=563&cc=) The WiFi Detecting Baseball Cap is a convenient way to detect an Internet Connection while out and about to make sure you are never separated from the online world. The front of the hat features a signal display that indicates how strong the WiFi signal strength; it's powered by a small battery that is slipped into the lining. **Implications** - Our mass adoption of smartphones and portable gadgets that use wireless Internet led to a niche market of novelty products that help consumers locate free Wi-Fi connections. As more consumers purchase Wi-Fi-enabled devices, their demand for Wi-Fi hotspots will increase; however, those who are particularly tech-savvy will likely already know where to find a hotspot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Wifi Locating Products:** The demand for novelty products that help consumers locate free Wi-Fi connections will increase as more consumers purchase Wi-Fi-enabled devices. - **Increasing Demand for Wi-fi Hotspots:** The demand for Wi-Fi hotspots will increase as more consumers purchase Wi-Fi-enabled devices. - **Tech-savvy Consumer Behavior:** Consumers who are particularly tech-savvy will likely already know where to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry will see an increase in demand for novelty products that help consumers locate free Wi-Fi connections. - **Wireless Communication:** The wireless communication industry will experience an increasing demand for Wi-Fi hotspots as more consumers purchase Wi-Fi-enabled devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry will cater to the tech-savvy consumers who already know where to find a Wi-Fi hotspot. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Wearable VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vr-cap.md) - [Wifi-Manipulating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deauther-watch-v4.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md) - [Smart Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarthat.md) - [Smart Industrial Hardhats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-communicator.md) - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hard-hat.md)