# Peelable Flash Drives The USB Banana Charger is a Cute Way to Sweeten Your Desk By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-banana-charger References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/08/14/8951.html#more-8951) & [usbgeek](http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=1134) The USB Banana Charger is an easy and cute way to sweeten up any desk, whether at home or at the office. The gadget is covered in simulated [banana skin material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana), which lights up when the banana is charging. Weighing just 85 grams and a perfect fit for your hand, the USB Banana Charger will let your colleagues know how techie and in-style you are with the latest [USB designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive). This fruity charger fits both [AA and AAA batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleblue-usbc-cells). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruity Gadgets:** Opportunity for companies to design and sell unique and fun USB chargers inspired by fruits. - **Simulated Material:** Opportunity for innovative materials companies to create simulated skins for various electronic devices, providing a unique tactile experience. - **Light-up Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create charging devices that incorporate light-up features, adding a fun element to the charging process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies can explore the market for novelty USB chargers and other electronic devices that have unique designs. - **Materials:** Innovative materials companies can develop and supply simulated skins for electronic devices, catering to the demand for tactile experiences. - **Design:** Design firms can create charging devices with built-in lighting elements to enhance the aesthetics and user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Candy Brand Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-1.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Retro Adorable Mini Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-35w-gan-charger.md) - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-ice-cream.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-35-gan-charger.md) - [Computer-Inspired Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger.md) - [Screen-Equipped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugreen-2.md)