# Computer-Powered Microwaves My Lunchbox Leaves the Task of Heating Meals to Your Office Desktop By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-lunchbox References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/06/28/desktop-warmth/) Many of us have had those unbelievably busy days when you just can't escape from your desk. A comforting meal is often sacrificed on these occasions, but it doesn't have to be with the [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-cooker-mini) My Lunchbox. This gadget is a [workstation food warmer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraiche) that comprises a heating element, an LED touchscreen top and a transparent rectangular case designed to be sandwiched in between them. Dan Lou's cooker pulls electricity via a USB cable right through your computer and corresponding software lets you customize the time and temperature requirements for preparing your snack. Also bluetooth-enabled, My Lunchbox is a terrific techie alternative to the [lunchroom microwave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gtebo-microwave-oven) and toaster oven and it allows you to save precious minutes, skip the lunchroom line and keep your focus at your desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Usb-powered Cookers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating portable and convenient cookers powered by USB cables. - **Customizable Food Preparation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing software that allows users to customize time and temperature settings for food preparation. - **Bluetooth-enabled Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating Bluetooth technology into kitchen appliances for enhanced usability and control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry by creating USB-powered cooking devices and Bluetooth-enabled kitchen appliances. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the office supply industry by offering USB-powered cookers as convenient food heating options for office workers. - **Food Service:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food service industry by developing customizable food preparation solutions that cater to individual preferences and requirements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Branded Electric Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockpot-go.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Self-Heating Solar-Powered Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnyside-lunchbox.md) - [Smartwatch-Inspired Portable Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-portable-microwave.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Futuristic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-on2cook.md) - [Job Site-Ready Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makita-mw001g.md)