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FreePower Recognized for Outstanding Technology Third Consecutive Year

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Free Power
March 3, 2026

ORLANDO, FL -- For the third consecutive year, FreePower has been awarded Best-of-KBIS -- this time for FreePower for Countertop 2, the company’s most advanced wireless charging platform ever. 

“Winning once is an achievement,” said Jake Slatnick, founder and CEO. “Winning three years in a row is something bigger. It reflects sustained innovation, continued market leadership and a relentless commitment to raising the standard for embedded power in the home.”

Since 2017, FreePower has pushed the boundaries of wireless charging -- earning honors including KBIS Best-in-Show and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative. “We transformed charging from a visible accessory into a seamlessly integrated experience inside stone surfaces,” said Slatnick. “With FreePower for Countertop 2, we took the next leap forward. Our newest embedded platform delivers faster, more precise and more efficient charging than ever before -- making it the highest-performing embedded wireless charger available today (and for many years to come).”

FreePower for Countertop 2 is the first wireless charging system engineered to support high-power experiences for larger devices like laptops and tablets. Features include: 

  • Up to 65W per device
  • Speeds comparable to the fastest cable chargers
  • Built to scale with next-generation devices

“We also upgraded our iconic invisible Charging Halo,” explained Slatnick. “The system can now detect the capacitance of your hand from inches away -- even through stone. Simply wave your hand over the surface and the Halo appears briefly to guide placement before disappearing again.”

FreePower for Countertop 2 will be available in Fall 2026. 

KEYWORDS: KBIS

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