SnapPower USB Wall Charger

At first glance, this looks like any other standard wall outlet, but on the right side of SnapPower, there’s a USB charging port. That’s right, there’s no need to plug in any power adapters when charging your gadgets; simply plug the USB cable directly into SnapPower. It uses power prong technology in the replacement cover plate, which draws power using a pair of metal prongs that reach around the existing outlet and make contact with the screws holding its electrical wiring in place. Continue reading for a video and the Kickstarter page.

“With custom-built components engineered to fit entirely inside the cover plate, it’s the sleekest, most low profile charger around. Unlike plug-in adapters that get shuffled around from room to room (and eventually lost), the SnapPower Charger is securely screwed to the outlet and always there when you need it,” according to the company. Kickstarter page.

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