Putting a Bluetooth Speaker In an End Table Is a Bad Idea, Actually

Shoving gadgets into furniture isn’t at all necessary, but gosh darn it, is it fun. That’s why Ikea has speaker lamps and air purifier side tables.

But just because putting gadgets into furniture is fun doesn’t mean it’s straightforward. Figuring out how to combine tech and furniture comes with a difficult balancing act. You have to account for properly cleansing air in someone’s apartment, but also… acting as a tasteful surface for a glass of orange juice? They’re silly and…