The device that gives you "recharge" the smartphone in 5 seconds (but costs a fortune)

Al CES 2025, Swippitt presented perhaps the most curious and almost certainly not exactly affordable gadget for the common man. This is an innovative charging system that promises to completely restore a phone to like-new condition in less than 5 seconds. From the outside it looks like a toaster or a fast food tissue dispenser but, looking at the dedicated videos, its effectiveness seems real. It’s called Hub and its operation appears quite simple: the fulcrum is its specific case to be combined with the phone, called Link, which contains a 3,500 mAh battery. When Link is inserted into the Hub, the depleted battery is replaced with a fully charged one in about five seconds. More than a charging process, therefore, we should talk about replacement. And every ‘change’ of a component obviously has a price. The Hub costs $450 and each case costs $120. There are discounts for CES 2025 but they are limited in time.

Hub is compatible with any phone that has the Swippitt case, available in various colors. This external addition actually increases the volume of the device. It is another element that can be inconvenient for those who are used to carrying their phone in their pockets or in small backpacks. AInside the car there are 5 batteries, which ensures that all family members can quickly get a new battery consecutively. As reported by Zdnet, which tested the product during the fair, iThe device works via a free app that lets you control battery percentages, determine what level you want it to charge, and even reserve a specific battery from the hub to prevent other family members from using up all the batteries when they need it. you really need.