Anker Devices Named Among Top Inventions of 2026
The Prime Charger and EufyMake printer showcase Anker's expansion into home manufacturing hardware.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Time Magazine has named two devices from Anker to its 2026 Best Inventions list: the EufyMake Next-Gen Personal Fabric Printer and the Prime Charger. The latter is a commercially available power adapter, while the former is a printer scheduled for release in early 2027.
Why it matters
Recognition by national lists highlights how consumer hardware companies are diversifying from basic utility products into specialized manufacturing tools for home users. This expansion marks a move by hardware makers to bridge the gap between industrial capabilities and personal devices.
The Anker Prime Charger delivers a 160W total output across three USB-C ports, with a single-port maximum of 140W. It manages power distribution using the PowerIQ 5.0 protocol, which is a proprietary system designed to optimize charging speeds across connected devices.
The players
Anker
A consumer electronics company focused on mobile power, charging hardware, and smart home appliances.
Time Magazine
A global media brand that publishes annual curated lists of new technology, consumer goods, and scientific developments.
The details
The EufyMake Next-Gen Personal Fabric Printer integrates direct-to-garment and direct-to-film printing methods, managed by a dedicated white-ink management system. The Prime Charger includes Bluetooth connectivity and app-based controls for monitoring power delivery. These systems represent the latest hardware iterations in Anker's attempt to move from mobile accessories to integrated desktop and home-manufacturing environments.
Timeline
September 4, 2026: IFA 2026 event began in Berlin.
September 8, 2026: IFA 2026 event concluded.
Q1 2027: Expected release window for the EufyMake Next-Gen Personal Fabric Printer.
The Tech Race
Anker is shifting from its traditional position in the mobile power market toward more complex consumer hardware. The EufyMake printer represents a competitive entry into the burgeoning home-customization sector, currently occupied by various desktop additive and transfer-printing firms.
The Prime Charger is currently available for $149.99 for users requiring multi-port high-wattage power delivery. The EufyMake printer remains in a pre-release phase, with broader availability for home users expected in early 2027.
The takeaway
Anker's inclusion on the 2026 list underscores a broader industry push toward smart home-manufacturing appliances. Readers should track the release of the EufyMake printer in Q1 2027 to see if consumer-grade fabric printing matches the industrial specifications implied in current documentation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SlashGear.
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