Many of us use our smartphones and tablets to stream videos and movies, but not before we plug them in to make sure there's enough battery life to last the viewing session. But cradling your device for hours at a time can get uncomfortable, especially when you've got a charging cable poking out of it. That's where this Podium-Style Charging Stand comes in handy, and it's on sale for nearly 80 percent off.
The future is wireless — as far as phone charging is concerned. You may expect to shell out a pretty penny to stay on the cutting edge of today's charging tech, but with the Mini Qi Wireless Charging Pad going for 70 percent off, you can do so without breaking the bank.
Gadgets are great but nobody wants a hallway table littered with charging gadgets and cables. This novel hack turns an opaque vase into a secret charging station.
Most device chargers aren't particularly energy efficient. The bulky black boxes slowly suck energy even when you're not charging, but this novel charging station ends that waste.
A single cable has never been all that big of a problem in the clutter department. It's when you start adding cable after cable that things get ugly.
If a full-sized charging station is overkill for your single mobile phone or iPod, try this smaller gadget cradle that mounts neatly on a wall outlet. Craft blog Zakka Life put together a simple tutorial for making a cradle that's perfect for single, regularly-charged items—the kinds of things you dump out of your pockets upon returning home. The DIY project pictured here is made from a bottle of lotion. Assuming you have a similar empty bottle from your own bathroom, the only cost is the few minutes you'll spend making it. The tutorial at Zakka Life has step-by-step pictures and more information about how to make it work for your wall. Cellphone Holder for Charging
