• FreePower introduces wireless charging countertops, integrating Qi-enabled charging halos into kitchen surfaces. • New 65-watt version supports laptops, while adapters enable smart watch charging. • Charging zones glow when a hand touches the countertop, guiding device placement. • Retail partners nationwide offer countertop installations across various materials. • Demonstrated at KBIS 2026, the tech eliminates cords and outlet clutter. • Potential kitchen remodel cost concerns aside, the convenience could drive future home upgrades.
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- I’m kidding, of course. Redoing an entire kitchen just to integrate MagSafe charging-capable countertops is ludicrous – right? Hold on while I check my savings. Nope, not enough for a reno, but had there been, I would have toyed with the idea. FreePower, which showcased some of its new whiz-bang charging devices at KBIS 2026, has developed integrated charging devices for kitchen counters, and who wouldn’t want them? The company works with retailers nationwide to have counters of various materials fitted with devices that create Qi-enabled charging halos right on your kitchen counter. No more
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