Apple has released a concept of smart earbuds that'll help unmotivated people get a little more exercise in their daily routine and track their everyday movements to reach new goals.
These classic white ear buds are designed to track the number of steps you take based on your subtle head gestures. Along with tracking your steps, these headphones will also collect the biometric data, which is used for assessing one's physical performance and health status.
Integrating features like accelerometers, pedometer, GPS and biometric sensors in headphones is something that hasn't been done yet and of course Apple will create a simple device that is so much more than what it appears to be. Headphones with the ability to track one's progress will provide listeners with quality sound while they reap the benefits of a disguised workout.
Step-Tallying Headphones
Apple Smart Earbuds Will Shape the Way We Listen to Music
Trend Themes
1. Smart Headphone Fitness Tracking - Apple's new earbuds with built-in sensors for tracking steps and biometric data reflect a trend towards wearable fitness technology with an expanded range of features.
2. Biometric Data Collection - Integrating biometric sensors into personal audio devices opens up a new market for in-ear health monitoring and data collection.
3. Discreet Wearable Technology - The combination of style and function in discreet wearable technology offers fitness enthusiasts the ability to track their movements without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the trend of discreet, stylish, and multifunctional devices for consumers looking to track fitness progress.
2. Health and Fitness - The health and fitness industry can take advantage of biometric data collection in headphones and other wearables to offer more personalized and data-driven workout plans to customers.
3. Personal Audio - Incorporating health and fitness tracking features into personal audio devices offers a way for the personal audio industry to differentiate their products in a crowded market.