# USB Water Cooler Keep Your Bawls Cool By Trend Spotter | Published 2006-08-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-water-cooler-keep-your-bawls-cool References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/7f5a/) With a product destined for gamers, it's pretty important to market accordingly. As a result, Think Geek is hyping the USB Beverage Chiller as a way to keep your Bawls cool. Bawls, of course, is the cult energy drink consumed by gamers across the globe. Keep your Bawls cool with USB - The USB Beverage Chiller is the only way to keep a drink cold while you're at your computer - and it looks cool on any desktop. With the USB Beverage Chiller at your side, you can [keep your beverage chilled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharge-disk-pro) and stay at your computer longer. This translates into greater work or [gaming productivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulsar-x-feinman-noctua) - and what geek doesn't enjoy increasing their efficiency. Just seconds after plugging the chiller into a USB port (no external outlet needed), the coldplate chills to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the perfect temperature for helping keep your beverage cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming Gear Innovations:** The USB water cooler is just one example of how gaming gear is evolving, which highlights a significant opportunity for companies to incorporate game-related products into their businesses. - **Tech Accessories:** The rise of USB-powered gadgets means that tech accessories are now more affordable and accessible than ever before. - **Novelty Gadgets:** The popularity of unique, quirky gadgets like the USB water cooler suggests that there is a demand for unconventional products that are both practical and fun. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The USB water cooler is an innovative product specifically aimed at gaming enthusiasts, indicating an opportunity to create gaming-related products that improve the overall gaming experience. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** With the rise of USB-powered gadgets, the consumer electronics industry has space to explore fun and distinctive products that appeal to niche markets. - **Gift Industry:** The demand for novelty gadgets like the USB water cooler suggests an opportunity in the gift industry to create quirky products that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick Can-Cooling Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-beverage-chiller.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [Self-Chilling Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can.md) - [Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fridge.md) - [Thermoelectric Smartphone Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryo-phone-cooler.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [Cooling-Equipped Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-comfort-air.md) - [Electricity-Free Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bud-ground-cooler.md) - [Festive Cocktail Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballz-on-the-wallz-kit.md)