# Futuristic Pulsing Cables The 'Hi-Cable Lighting' iPhone Cable Lets You See Energy Flows By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-cable References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/244852119243331393/Hi-Lighting-iPhone-5-Cable) & [store.hi-fun](http://store.hi-fun.com/en/store/5478-hi-fun/22560-hi-cable-lighting-lightning/140213-hi-cable-lighting-lightning-white) The 'Hi-Cable Lighting' iPhone cable gives your phone charging process a whole new feel. The futuristic cable visually shows you energy pulsing from the socket to your smartphone. After plugging the cable into your phone and a power source, it begins to simulate energy flows by showing you [moving white and blue light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology). In the dark, it looks like the cable is funneling massive amounts of electricity into your phone. As your phone charges up, the cable shows you beautiful cascades of light moving straight towards your gadget. This works whether you're plugged into a wall socket or your computer. Hi-Cable Lighting is currently only available for products with an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro-cable) Lightning port. As a result, you can use the modern cable to charge your iPhone 5, iPad Retina, [iPad Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-g8-plus-mfi) and iPod Touch 5G. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 70% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Charging Cables:** There is an opportunity to create charging cables that are interactive for other devices, in addition to Apple products. - **Smartphone Energy Flow:** There is an opportunity to incorporate visual energy flow indicators into smartphone design and technology. - **Gaming Cables:** There is potential in creating gaming cables that respond to gameplay, adding a more visually immersive experience for gamers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can innovate by designing charging cables with interactive features for all types of devices. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can incorporate visual energy flow indicators into the design and technology of their products. - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can create gaming cables that respond to gameplay, adding a more visually immersive experience for gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Phone Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-1.md) - [Magnetic Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro-cable.md) - [Intelligent Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargerlab-power-z.md) - [Premium Magnetic Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Versatile Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cable.md) - [Transparent Plastic Charging Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-2.md) - [Magnetic-Release Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interhok.md) - [Illuminated Charger Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-concept.md)