# Flammable Spy Cams The Zippo Spy Lighter Takes Full HD Spy Shots By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-spy-lighter References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/22/lighter-hd-spy-cam/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/dc78/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJ) If you're a spy with a habit, then the [Zippo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisthemed-lighter) spy lighter may be for you. This flip-open lighter cleverly conceals a [spy camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-soldering-iron) that can take 1280 x 960 quality videos. The Zippo spy lighter has 4GB of storage space and connects to your PC or [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam) via a USB cable. Imagine being able to smoke and record juicy gossip/secrets all at the same time. Smokers that are also tech fiends will love this lighter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hidden Camera Technology:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative products integrating hidden camera technology for various purposes. - **Discreet Surveillance Tools:** Potential for businesses to create discreet surveillance devices that cater to specific needs, such as the Zippo spy lighter. - **Combining Functionality:** Opportunity for businesses to combine multiple functions into one product, like the Zippo spy lighter that functions as a lighter and a spy camera. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Security and Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of advanced security and surveillance solutions that are unnoticeable and convenient to use. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for businesses to create unique and multifunctional consumer electronics, merging conventional products with hidden technology. - **Smoking Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses in the smoking accessories industry to incorporate technological advancements, such as discreet surveillance features, into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisthemed-lighter.md) - [Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-x-grillos.md) - [Playful Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-x-zippo.md) - [Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-of-april-collection.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-camera.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Mac-Based Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam.md) - [Hidden Camera Detector Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hidden-camera-detector.md)