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<p><strong>Furniture store chain IKEA recently started selling wireless chargers that can turn any piece of furniture into a wireless charging station. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30291875/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charging unit</a> retails for $30 and is made by Jyssen.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>IKEA also offers a $5 drill saw add-on to create the perfect hole for the charger.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The wireless charger is compatible with most smartphones as long as you buy the right <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/wireless_charging/30563/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charging cover</a> that costs $25. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Although it&#8217;s convenient, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-smartphone-battery-the-right-w-513217256" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gizmodo</a> points out that the downside to having a wireless charging station is that it&#8217;s not good for your device&#8217;s battery due to the excess heat it generates.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a review of the product from iTechTriad.<br />
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How to Turn Any Piece of Furniture into a Wireless Charging Station For $30