Fabuwood Drawer Charges Phones Wirelessly
Fabuwood and FreePower's InFocus Drawer lets users charge compatible smartphones without cables, available through U.S. dealers starting November 16, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
Fabuwood and FreePower developed the InFocus Drawer, a kitchen drawer that wirelessly charges smartphones. Users place a compatible phone on the charging surface inside the drawer, which will be available beginning November 16, 2026, through authorized dealers across the United States.
Why it matters
The drawer embeds charging into a common household fixture, keeping cables and chargers out of sight. It also reflects Fabuwood CEO Joel Epstein's push for more intentional phone use, which the company links to better meeting engagement and collaboration.
FreePower reports more than 250 patent assets tied to its wireless charging technology, which has been in development since 2017 under the Aira name. The announcement does not specify the InFocus Drawer's charging power, efficiency, or supported charging standards.
The players
Fabuwood
A cabinetry manufacturer whose InFocus Drawer integrates wireless phone charging into kitchen furniture.
FreePower
A wireless charging company formerly known as Aira that supplied the free-placement charging technology used in the InFocus Drawer.
Joel Epstein
The CEO of Fabuwood who has promoted intentional phone use and phone-free meetings within the company.
The details
Users place a compatible phone on the charging surface inside the drawer without connecting a cable. FreePower's technology lets compatible devices charge at different positions across the surface, and the system is built into Fabuwood's cabinetry.
Timeline
Several years ago: Fabuwood CEO Joel Epstein asked employees to put their phones away during meetings.
2017: FreePower began its wireless charging work as Aira.
2023: FreePower's second-generation technology appeared in Tesla vehicles.
November 16, 2026: The InFocus Drawer becomes available through authorized U.S. dealers.
The Tech Race
The InFocus Drawer extends FreePower's second-generation free-placement charging, which appeared in Tesla vehicles in 2023, into household furniture. It places the company's charging technology in a new consumer setting beyond automotive use.
The InFocus Drawer lets users charge compatible phones without plugging in cables, starting with authorized U.S. dealers on November 16, 2026. Pricing and dealer availability details were not included in the announcement.
The takeaway
A phone-free kitchen drawer shows how charging can be built into everyday spaces rather than added as an accessory. Whether it changes how people use their phones depends on how they use the drawer.
Further reading
Explore more Consumer Electronics coverage for context on home charging products.
Source note: This article includes information reported by eeNews Europe.
