# Next-Generation Charging Technologies The Anker GaNPrime Technology Offers Fast, Safe Charging By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-ganprime References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/939112/anker-ganprime-tech-takes-charging-to-the-next-level/) & [anker](https://www.anker.com)  The [Anker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-charger) GaNPrime technology has been announced as the brand's latest innovation related to charging to help provide consumers with access to speedy yet safe capabilities. The technology utilizes [Gallium Nitride technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gan) to save space in the adaptor or battery pack, while the use of powerIQ 4.0 technology will optimize the flow of power according to the device connected. This technology works with the ActiveShield 2.0 functionality to automatically adjust power to prevent overheating and protect equipment from damage. The Anker GaNPrime technology is being rolled out on the brand's latest lineup of charges and are characterized by their decidedly [compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-travel-adapter). There are a variety of devices available now for purchase with additional ones set to arrive on the market later this year. Image Credit: Anker ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Compact Charging Solutions:** The compact design of Anker GaNPrime technology offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to providers of charging solutions for mobile devices and laptops. - **Power Optimization:** PowerIQ 4.0 technology can be a disruptive innovation in electric vehicles industry by optimizing flow of power and increase efficiency of charging stations. - **Smart Temperature Control:** The ActiveShield 2.0 functionality could provide disruption to industries that uses temperature-sensitive equipment such as medical devices or food processing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** Anker GaNPrime technology can put pressure on the market of suppliers of similar accessories by providing fast, safe charging solutions in a compact design. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:** The optimization of power flow provided by PowerIQ 4.0 technology could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the electric vehicle charging stations industry. - **Temperature-sensitive Equipment:** The smart temperature control offered by ActiveShield 2.0 functionality has disruptive innovation potential for industries that utilize temperature-sensitive equipment like medical devices and food processing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Slip Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-charger.md) - [Speedy Ultra-Compact Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-3.md) - [Triple-Port Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-ii-100w.md) - [Voltage-Monitoring Charging Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-6in1-charging-station.md) - [Ultra-Slim Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-charger-65w.md) - [Efficient GaN Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gan-ii-chargers.md) - [100W GaN Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genki-turbocharger.md) - [Recycled Plastic Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antepow-usbc-gan-charger.md) - [Speedy Ultra-Compact Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gan-chargers.md)