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# Gadget-Charging Jacks
The FastMac U-Socket is a USB-Ready Wall Plug

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastmac-u-socket
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/fastmac-u-socket-now-shipping-out-to-the-world-making-it-a-bett/) & [fastmac](http://fastmac.com/usocket.php)

If it seems like the past five years has carried an ongoing frustration surrounding the charge of your iPod, then peeve no more because the FastMac U-Socket is here to juice you up.

It seems silly that this product wasn't on the market earlier, but nevertheless, it is most welcome now! Able to charge any device that you might normally hook up to your computer, the FastMac U-Socket transmits 5V with no need for an adapter!

Photo Credits: [Gear Patrol](http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2010/06/01/fastmac-u-socket/) | [Beatweek Magazine](http://www.beatweek.com/macworld2010/3034-best-of-macworld-fastmac-u-socket/) | [GadgetCrave](http://gadgetcrave.com/fastmac-offers-electrical-outlet-with-usb-ports/5640/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **USB Wall Outlets:** The FastMac U-Socket demonstrates consumer demand for streamlined charging options in power outlets.
- **Wireless Device Charging:** The U-Socket's ability to charge devices without the need for adapters highlights the potential for wireless charging technology.
- **Smart Home Integration:** Smart homes and the Internet of Things may be the perfect industry to integrate charging capabilities into standard wall outlets.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** The market for consumer electronics with increasingly power-intensive applications can be disrupted by USB wall outlets and wireless charging solutions.
- **Architecture and Interior Design:** Smart home and building design industries will benefit from integrating charging technology into existing wall outlets and locations.
- **Electrical Manufacturing:** Traditional electrical manufacturing businesses stand to gain from incorporating USB and wireless charging innovations into their product lines.

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