Each of the firm's boxes connects to audio sources via bluetooth, feature USB ports for charging devices and are accompanied by a Bluetooth remote that can even control treble and bass.
Capable of delivering 5-to-50 watts of power, the new wireless charging spots use the same form-factor as the thousands already employed in public venues ensuring universal compatibility, while charging devices of various power levels at up to 93% efficiency.
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This could radically simplify the mobile charger industry and decrease the costs and complexity of cables for charging mobile devices.
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Its compact footprint features a full size QWERTY keyboard accompanied by built-in speakers, a microphone, and two USB ports for charging multiple devices simultaneously.
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With Mobile High-definition Link (MHL), users can play games or display smartphone content on the MT93 while charging their mobile devices at the same time.
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T-Mobile Micro USB Chargers are designed to provide customers with a convenient, fast-charging solution, while helping to reduce the number of cords needed for charging other electronic devices.
Both moves upended the consumer navigation industry, which had long relied on the sale of standalone devices and charging for access to mapping data.
Aircell considered charging more for those devices, but decided against it.
The bags have a battery built in, along with a complete charging system: Apple connector, Micro- and Mini-USB connectors and an on-board USB port for charging up to 4 devices at once.
With the increasing popularity of cable-free charging pads that allow devices to soak up juice from a mat (or even a pillow), the Wireless Power Consortium is lobbying to standardize such systems so that any phone can access any charger.
As such, charging times for these storage devices might be brought down to minutes.
All mobile devices have specific charging profiles that dictate how much, and how quickly, they can charge.
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When the market aligns on a standard and the technology behind sending and receiving a wireless charge improves, the charging infrastructure and compatible mobile devices will become more ubiquitous.
PowerJolt Universal with ChargeSensor sports a low profile plug for the car's 12 volt accessory outlet and a powerful 10 watt charging circuit to charge mobile devices quickly and safely.
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With the ability to fully charge in ten hours via the sun, or in seven hours by way of the Micro-USB DC input, BoostSolar includes a standard USB port for charging any of your mobile devices.
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Griffin's new ChargeSensor technology senses the requirements of any device plugged into it, providing optimal charging for all USB-chargeable devices.
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Although mobile handsets are the first devices benefitting from wireless charging, the new technology can be extended to PCs, tablet PCs, electronic toothbrushes and even electric cars.
The MAINGEAR Solo 21 is equipped with up to four USB 3.0 ports and two additional high current, fast-charging USB ports keep your mobile devices ready to go.
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Virgin America, which in March collected six iPads left behind from 527, 000 passengers, with a few iPads still unclaimed, invested in a massive charging station to power up lost devices.
"We think the ability to have a wire-free charging experience with a broad ecosystem of devices like keyboards, mice, storage devices, cameras and smartphones will be realized in the near future, " said Gary Huang, director of PC Growth and Innovation at Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).
This Power Pack will allow for the charging of cell phones and other small electronic devices.
The tablet-style devices play a role in the debate about charging for electronic content.
They set up charging stations to help their fellow passengers juice up cell phones and other devices, he said.
Wireless charging is fun, but ahead of its time and not going to sell devices alone.
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Second, while the idea of not charging a subscription for embedded access is a step toward ubiquitous wireless access for devices, it is far from a guarantee of adoption, particularly in a competitive consumer electronics category.
Rohm's Wireless Power Transmission system also allows you to charge or power devices by placing them anywhere on the pad, rather than directly over charging positions, and it supports much greater transmission, with one prototype outputting up to 100 watts.
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It also features micro USB charging, backlit LCD screen and a 5200mAh (6 hour rated) rechargeable battery that can power connected USB devices as well as serving as a backup battery for iPads.
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