Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web, including details about an upcoming mini PC with a fanless design and three 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, the impending launch of next-gen wireless charging gadgets, a new use for Amazon’s Astro robot, and more. Simply NUC Bloodhound fanless mini PC [Simply NUC] The Simply […]
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Qi2 wireless chargers with MagSafe tech are coming
Earlier this year the organization behind the Qi wireless standard announced a major update called Qi2. Among other things, the new standard incorporates Apples MagSafe technology, which means two thing: Qi2 certified products should work with Apple phones, earbuds, and other mobile gadgets, and you’ll be able to get similar functionality on devices that aren’t made […]
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 […]
Powermat jumps on the Qi wireless charging bandwagon
VHS vs Betamax. Blu-ray vs HD-DVD. TiVo vs ReplayTV. As is often the case, when a new technology arises, there are often competing standards at first. But the market can’t always support two standards, because customers want to just be able to buy a product and know that it’ll work with all their existing accessories […]
LG introduces Quick Wireless Charging Pad
Wireless chargers may be more convenient than wired ones, but up until recently they’ve also generally been slower. But LG says its new wireless charging pad can give a phone’s battery a 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. The company’s Quick Wireless Charging Pad is coming to North America, Europe, and Australia in mid-October. […]