IKEA may not have won SXSW’s Innovation Award, but it’s the most accessible tech there
Mar17
You might not think Ikea and its line of allen wrench-assembled decor are all that cutting-edge, but there’s a reason the company was nominated for SXSW‘s Innovation Awards this week. One look at its wireless charging solutions and you wonder why these things aren’t already in every piece of furniture in your house. Launched last summer, Ikea showcased a selection of furniture with Qi wireless charging pads built into each item. It also offers a modular pad with a cut-out template so you can add the technology to your existing furniture. We caught up with Ikea and design firm Veryday who collaborated on the product to see just how…
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