# Dual Speaker Wireless Chargers The 'Duo Speaker' Comes with a Chic and Convenient Wireless Charger By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-speaker References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/09/blond-portable-speaker-induction-charging-tray-wireless-london/) & [blond.cc](http://blond.cc/work/duo-speaker/) The Duo Speaker is London industrial design firm [Blond's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charger) latest attempt at creating an all-in-one induction charging device. While most electronics products tend to focus their efforts on the active product and push the peripherals to the side, the Duo Speaker is flipping the formula by highlighting the device's charger. While the system's speaker, a chic cylindrical Bluetooth-connected device made of aluminum, is powerful and attractive in its own right, the real draw for the Duo Speaker is its [wireless charging tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-voyage). Made from solid-surface Corian, the tray charges both the speaker and many other electronic devices without having to plug them in. The tray is compatible with most smartphones and with some smartwatches, including the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-wireless-charger) Watch. Attractive and convenient, the high-end Duo Speaker is an appealing interior addition to Millennial homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **All-in-one Induction Charging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a device that combines multiple functions, such as a speaker and wireless charger, into one seamless and convenient product. - **Wireless Charging Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced wireless charging solutions that are compatible with a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones and smartwatches. - **Integrated Peripherals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on design and functionality of peripheral devices, like chargers, to enhance user experience and prioritize them alongside the main product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate wireless charging technology across a broad range of consumer electronic devices, enabling convenient and cord-free charging experiences. - **Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design aesthetically pleasing and functional charging devices that seamlessly blend into home decor while offering wireless charging capabilities. - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home solutions that incorporate wireless charging features, allowing for greater convenience and reducing clutter. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Wireless Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-and-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [LED Bedside Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csl.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-series.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md)