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Phone-Charging Pens

The Power Pen Works As a Pen, Stylus and Backup Phone Battery

— December 17, 2014 — Tech
Power Pen is a pen that also doubles as a stylus and a back-up battery for your smartphone. At first glace, the device looks like a typical pen that needs to be twisted to reveal its ballpoint pen tip. But if you twist the pen's body closer to the top, you will notice that it's equipped with lightning and micro USB connectors that can be used to juice up iOS and Android devices courtesy a 700 mAh battery. The cap can be removed to reveal a USB port via which the Power Pen can be recharged.

While the Power Pen doesn't offer exorbitant battery capacity, it makes up for that with its versatility.

The Power Pen can be yours for just $40, and is available for purchase on Firebox's website.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-functional Writing Tools - The trend of creating writing tools that serve multiple purposes, such as charging devices, offers opportunities for companies to disrupt traditional office supply markets.
2. Portable Charging Devices - The increasing demand for portable charging devices as a result of our dependence on mobile devices opens doors for companies to create innovative designs that solve this consumer need.
3. Integration of Technology in Traditional Objects - The integration of technology into everyday objects, such as pens, provides companies with the opportunity to create products that allow for both convenience and efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - Companies in the office supply industry could take advantage of the multi-functional trend to create innovative products for their consumers.
2. Mobile Technology - The demand for portable charging devices highlights a need for innovation in the mobile technology industry to create products that better serve consumer needs.
3. Consumer Goods - The integration of technology in traditional objects shows potential for companies in the consumer goods industry to disrupt markets with innovative and functional products.
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