# Multipurpose Charging Hubs This 8-in-1 Office Accessory is a Wireless Charging Stand and USB-C Hub By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-stand References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/1/19/16907124/hyperdrive-usb-c-hub-wireless-charging-stand-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypershop/hyperdrive-usb-c-hub-75w-qi-wireless-charger-iphon?ref=discovery) This wireless charging stand and USB-C hub is being described as the perfect desk accessory. Currently crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncwire), the device from [Hyper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4in1-wireless-charger) is an 8-in-1 USB-C hub as well as a 7.5W Qi wireless charger for iPhone and Android smartphones. It also functions as a convertible phone stand. The specifically named [HyperDrive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperdrive-usb4-mobile-dock) USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand has a detachable cable and offers unlimited adjustable viewing angles when your phone is docked. You can power the hub with a computer or solo USB-C charger. The wireless charging stand is the only one to support all Qi wireless charging standards and does so at a lower temperature and at a fixed frequency so Touch and Face ID aren't interfered with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Multipurpose Charging Hubs:** The rise of multipurpose charging hubs provides an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and convenient desk accessories. - **8-in-1 USB-C Hubs:** The emergence of 8-in-1 USB-C hubs opens up possibilities for businesses to develop versatile and all-in-one connectivity solutions for tech-savvy professionals. - **Wireless Charging Stands:** The increasing popularity of wireless charging stands creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to design efficient and universal charging solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage multipurpose charging hubs to enhance user experience and streamline connectivity. - **Office Accessories:** Companies in the office accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for multipurpose charging hubs to create functional and stylish desk accessories. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the development of wireless charging stands and USB-C hubs to cater to the growing need for seamless connectivity and fast charging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unified Desktop Charger Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-wireless-charger.md) - [All-in-One Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncwire.md) - [Clutter-Free Desktop Charging Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powersoo-z9.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station-and-charger.md) - [Spherical Wireless Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dockorb.md) - [Cubic Mobile Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-3in1-cube.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md) - [Port Hub Monitor Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-monitor-stand.md) - [Quick-Charge Omni-Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-6in1-magsafe-charger.md)