NFC technology enables what we sometimes called “contactless” payments, device pairing, and other functionality. But since the current range of NFC connections is limited to 5mm (or about 0.2 inches), you pretty much have to tap two devices together in order to establish a connection. That could change in the coming years though. The group […]
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Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 wireless dock can charge your laptop and phone and send video to a 4K display
No Comments on Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 wireless dock can charge your laptop and phone and send video to a 4K displayThe Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a 2.7 pound notebook with a 13.3 inch display and an Intel Alder Lake-U processor. But the most unusual thing about this laptop is that it’s designed to work with an optional wireless charging pad. When Lenovo introduced the notebook a year ago, the company also unveiled a […]
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Qi2 wireless charging incorporates Apple’s MagSafe tech
The Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi technology has become the de facto standard for most devices that can be charged without wires in recent years. But later this year it’ll be replaced by a new Qi2 standard. While details are a little light on what we can expect, WPC say that the new standard will include […]
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Lenovo Go Desk Station is a lamp, wireless charger, USB dock, and 4K camera
Most laptops have lousy webcams. And a growing number of thin and light models have a limited set of ports. The new Lenovo Go Desk Station is an accessory that tackles both of those issues… plus a few more. It’s a USB dock that can give you more ports when you need them. But it’s […]
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a lightweight notebook with support for wireless charging
3 Comments on Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a lightweight notebook with support for wireless chargingThe Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a compact laptop with a 13.3 inch display, an Intel Alder Lake-U processor, and an aluminum body that weighs less than 2.7 pounds. It’s also a laptop that can be charged without wires, thanks to an optional ThinkBook Wireless Multi-Device Charting Mat that can supply up to 65W to a […]
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PinePhone keyboard now available (Wireless charging, fingerprint, and LoRa cases too)
The PinePhone is an inexpensive Linux-friendly smartphone with a $150 starting price. And now you can turn it into a tiny Linux laptop thanks to a $50 keyboard accessory. It’s one of four new PinePhone accessories that are now available from the Pine Store. In addition to being able to run mobile Linux distributions, the […]
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Wireless charging at a distance: Archos is launching four gadgets in 2022 that are truly wireless
1 Comment on Wireless charging at a distance: Archos is launching four gadgets in 2022 that are truly wirelessWireless charging has become commonplace in recent years… but for the most part it means you can charge some phones, smartwatches, or earbuds by carefully placing them on a charging mat or stand and leaving them there. You may not have to plug in a charging cable every time you want to top up the […]
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Motorola Air Charging can wireless charge up to 4 nearby devices at once
Wireless charging is a common feature for high-end phones, wireless earbuds, and other gadgets these days. For the most part that means you don’t have to plug a wire directly into the device you want to charge, but you still need to place it on or very, very close to a wireless charging pad or […]
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Pine64 news roundup: PinePhone Keyboard goes on sale in September, Ubuntu Touch 20.04 is coming, visual voicemail arrives, PineNote E Ink tablet revealed
Comments Off on Pine64 news roundup: PinePhone Keyboard goes on sale in September, Ubuntu Touch 20.04 is coming, visual voicemail arrives, PineNote E Ink tablet revealedThe PinePhone Keyboard is an accessory that essentially turns Pine64’s inexpensive Linux smartphone into a tiny Linux laptop. It’s been under development since last year, and you’ll be able to order one soon – Pine64 has announced that the hardware and firmware has been finalized, and the PinePhone Keyboard will go on sale in late […]
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Realme MagDart is a 50W magnetic, wireless smartphone charger
As expected, Chinese phone maker is launching a wireless charging system for smartphones that connects to the back of a phone via magnets. Realme’s MagDart system is basically the company’s answer to Apple’s MagSafe charging for iPhones. And like Apple, Realme will offer accessories including wireless charging pads, stands, and battery packs. One key difference though? Apple’s […]