Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,655 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,655 cutting edge ideas.

Aftermarket SSD Laptop Hubs

The 'MINIX' SSD Storage Hub Expands MacBook Capabilities

— June 12, 2020 — Tech
The 'MINIX' SSD storage hub is an aftermarket accessory for MacBook Pro users that will enable them to enhance their capabilities in a discreet, low-cost manner. The device works by being positioned into one of the USB-C ports on the laptop and will go to work providing up to 480GB of soldi-state drive (SSD) storage, while also offering access to a series of ports. This includes a 4K HDMI port, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 to help ensure it's as multifunctional as possible for users to enjoy.

The 'MINIX' SSD storage hub will also deliver a 100W quick charge functionality to let users keep their laptop powered up when keeping the drive plugged into the system.
Trend Themes
1. Aftermarket SSD Storage Hubs - Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for aftermarket SSD storage hubs, offering additional benefits and capabilities to laptop users.
2. Enhanced Macbook Capabilities - Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide MacBook Pro users with an aftermarket accessory that expands their capabilities at a low cost.
3. Multifunctional Laptop Accessories - Trend towards multifunctional laptop accessories that not only provide storage capabilities but also offer access to a variety of ports, catering to the needs of versatile users.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Accessories - Opportunity to tap into the computer accessories industry by offering aftermarket SSD storage hubs that enhance laptop capabilities.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation potential in the consumer electronics industry by creating multifunctional laptop accessories that provide additional storage and port options.
3. Technology Hardware - Opportunity to disrupt the technology hardware industry by introducing aftermarket accessories that enhance the functionality and convenience of laptops.
4.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness