# Power-Boosting Coffee Cups Bring Your Gadgets Back to Life With This Power Inverter By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cup-power-inverter References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/b29e/) Give your gadgets their caffeine fix with the [Coffee Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept) Power Inverter. This satirical gadget turns our [car's DC adapter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-car-charger) into a mega power source and is perfect for charging anything from an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) to your cell phone, making sure you are never without your handy dandy gadgets. And it fits perfectly into your cup holder! **Implications** - What makes this invention stand out is its smart combination of humor, satire and function. There are a number of helpful gadgets out there which make maintaining devices easier, but the fact that this one has the added advantage of being a little bit playful is what will make it ultimately stand out to potential buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Satirical-power Innovations:** Opportunity to create power inverters or charging devices with a satirical and humorous twist. - **Multi-purpose Charging Devices:** Opportunity to develop innovative charging devices for multiple gadgets with added functionality. - **Integrated Power Sources:** Opportunity to integrate power sources into everyday objects like coffee cups for on-the-go charging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovation opportunities for device charging and power-related accessories. - **Automotive:** Opportunity to integrate charging devices into cars and other vehicles. - **Retail & E-commerce:** Retailers can explore innovative products to offer customers looking for unique charging solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Bank Cup Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-warmer.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcoffee-auto-12v.md) - [Smart Car Coffee Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadpro-5027s.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-coffee.md) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md)