We Built the Product Apple Gave Up On...

Summary

Key Points

• The creator was initially excited by Apple's 2017 announcement of AirPower, a wireless charger allowing devices to be placed anywhere on its surface. 0:02
• After waiting nine years, the creator discovered Apple had canceled AirPower in 2019, prompting them to build their own superior version to compensate for the wasted time. 0:22
• Instead of using hundreds of coils for a desk-sized charger, the creator engineered a system where a single coil travels under the desk, guided by a ceiling camera that detects the phone's position. 0:47
• The desk features a clear OLED screen that visually represents power delivery and displays tasks, with dots lighting up as each task is completed. 1:07
• The system automatically finds and charges the next device once one is full, and charges the keyboard when no other devices on the desk require power. 1:18
• Health-focused features include a reminder to move after an hour of sitting, with a lower shopping cap emerging, and an electromagnet that pushes a water cup to the user hourly. 1:42
• A focus timer lights up near the phone for 25 minutes, and if the phone is picked up before the timer ends, the desk temporarily refuses to charge it upon return. 1:53
• The final product, named "Air Power Pro Max Ultra Plus," functions as a multi-purpose smart desk that charges devices, manages tasks, promotes health, and offers motivational feedback. 2:00