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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung, Qualcomm start up Alliance for Wireless Power to take on Qi]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/"><img alt="Alliance for Wireless Power" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/05/alliance-for-wireless-power.jpg" style="margin: 4px; width: 600px; height: 241px;" /></a></p><p> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Wirelesspower/">Wireless power</a> has until now been closely associated with the Wireless Power Consortium's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Qi/">Qi standard</a>. There's now a second proposed common ground in the Alliance for Wireless Power, or A4WP. Samsung and Qualcomm, along with some help from <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a>, SK Telecom, <span>Ever Win Industries, Gill Industries and Peiker Acustic</span>, are making an alternative that allows for "spatial freedom" between your gadget and the charging source, although whether or not that's better than the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/20/wpc-updates-qi-standard-increasing-inductive-charging-distance/">1.6-inch distance</a> of the updated Qi spec is left to the imagination. The strategy doesn't just let your device avoid French kissing the charger: it lets you power up through a material besides a metal plate, and it reduces the cost by eliminating repeaters. A4WP should power everything from low-power headsets through to smartphones and tablets, although with partnership talk just getting started at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CTIAWireless2012/">CTIA Wireless 2012</a>, we wouldn't hold off on buying wired-power gadgets in the near future.</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Samsung, Qualcomm start up Alliance for Wireless Power to take on Qi</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/">Samsung, Qualcomm start up Alliance for Wireless Power to take on Qi</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 08 May 2012 04:22:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20233090/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/samsung-qualcomm-start-alliance-for-wireless-power/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>a4wp</category><category>alliance for wireless power</category><category>AllianceForWirelessPower</category><category>ctia 2012</category><category>ctia wireless 2012</category><category>Ctia2012</category><category>CtiaWireless2012</category><category>ever win industries</category><category>EverWinIndustries</category><category>gill industries</category><category>GillIndustries</category><category>headset</category><category>headsets</category><category>mobilepostcross</category><category>peiker acustic</category><category>PeikerAcustic</category><category>powermat</category><category>qi</category><category>Qualcomm</category><category>samsung</category><category>sk telecom</category><category>skt</category><category>SkTelecom</category><category>smartphone</category><category>smartphones</category><category>tablet</category><category>tablet pc</category><category>TabletPc</category><category>wireless power</category><category>wireless power consortium</category><category>WirelessPower</category><category>WirelessPowerConsortium</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Fingas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 04:22:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duracell Powermat WiCC could bring wireless charging to any smartphone, we go hands-on (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/powermatdsc07581.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;" /></a></div><a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a> may have a bright future, but the company's products to date have been expensive, slightly clunky and a generally imperfect solution for bringing wireless power to mobile devices. That could all change with WiCC. The Wireless Charging Card (WiCC) is an IEEE Power Matters Alliance (PMA) standard, with the potential to integrate <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/">Duracell Powermat</a> technology within every mobile gadget. The incredibly thin device resembles those wafer-like SmartMedia cards once used in early digital cameras, with a similar form factor, but significantly more practicality. Each WiCC includes all the PowerMat circuitry found in the company's charging cases, while also doubling as an NFC antenna. The card's success is of course contingent on cooperation from device manufacturers, who will need to add a slim connector above the battery leads, including two for power, two for NFC and two for data -- an app will monitor charging. Powermat reps say that such a connector would cost pennies to implement, however, making it a potentially easy sell.<br /><br />Powermat President Daniel Schreiber sees this as a major breakthrough for the smartphone industry, saying "we're going to do for wireless power what the memory card did for storage in mobile phones." We had a chance to take a look at a mock-up of the wireless card at MWC, which was resting just above the battery in a Samsung Galaxy S II. Because the phone's battery is slightly recessed, both the card and battery fit below the device's original backplate -- the WiCC lies flush with the phone's camera lens. Overall, we think there's some serious potential here, assuming device manufacturers are game to come on board. Still, don't expect to see these hitting stores anytime this year -- the company expects its <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/">other products</a> to come to market long before the Wireless Charging Card. So for now, jump past the break to take a closer look, but don't make any plans to toss that power adapter just yet.<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/">Duracell Powermat WiCC hands-on</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/#4842886"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/pwrmtwicc001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/#4842887"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/pwrmtwicc002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/#4842888"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/pwrmtwicc003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/#4842889"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/pwrmtwicc004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-wicc-hands-on/#4842890"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/pwrmtwicc005_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Duracell Powermat WiCC could bring wireless charging to any smartphone, we go hands-on (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/">Duracell Powermat WiCC could bring wireless charging to any smartphone, we go hands-on (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20179788/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/duracell-powermat-wicc-wireless-charging-card/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>charging</category><category>cordless</category><category>cordless charging</category><category>CordlessCharging</category><category>duracell</category><category>duracell powermat</category><category>duracell powermat wicc</category><category>duracell powermat Wireless Charging Card</category><category>DuracellPowermat</category><category>DuracellPowermatWicc</category><category>DuracellPowermatWirelessChargingCard</category><category>exclusive</category><category>hands-on</category><category>inductive</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>inductive power</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>InductivePower</category><category>mobilepostcross</category><category>power</category><category>powermat</category><category>video</category><category>wicc</category><category>wireless</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>Wireless Charging Card</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>WirelessChargingCard</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Honig]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Engadget Interview: Duracell President Stassi Anastassov on future battery tech (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/02/stassi.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px;" /></a></div>It's 2012, and we're connected to the web every second of every day. And then, near the end of each daily cycle, it all stops. "My battery is dead." Is it really <em>your</em> battery that's become depleted? Of course it's not, though it certainly feels as though it might as well be. Stassi Anastassov experiences that daily setback just like you and I and the rest of the world. But the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Duracell/">Duracell</a> President and long-time Procter and Gamble executive is in a position to find a way around it, and that's exactly what he plans to do. We sat down with Anastassov in our New York City office to chat about the past, present and future of battery tech, and we even had a chance to meet the Duracell Bunny (yes, that furry hare was property of the "Trusted Everywhere" company long before it made its move to Energizer). So how does P&amp;G plan to transform the portable power industry, and what's that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/">Duracell Powermat</a> joint venture all about? You'll find the answers to those questions and more in our interview just past the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>The Engadget Interview: Duracell President Stassi Anastassov on future battery tech (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/">The Engadget Interview: Duracell President Stassi Anastassov on future battery tech (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20164389/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/duracell-president-stassi-anastassov/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>duracell</category><category>engadget interview</category><category>EngadgetInterview</category><category>interview</category><category>pg</category><category>powermat</category><category>procter  gamble</category><category>procter and gamble</category><category>procter gamble</category><category>ProcterAndGamble</category><category>ProcterGamble</category><category>stassi</category><category>Stassi Anastassov</category><category>StassiAnastassov</category><category>video</category><category>wireless charger</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharger</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Honig]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duracell Powermat hands-on (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center; ">
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	Back in September, as you may recall, Duracell <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/">struck a joint venture</a> with Powermat, as part of an effort to "advance and globalize wireless charging." At <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a> this week, the two companies are putting the fruits of their partnership on full display, and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at their latest inductive innovation. The basic idea behind the initiative is to bring wireless charging platforms to a variety of environs, including desk drawers, toy boxes and even sports arenas. In fact, Duracell Powermat are already planning to install their circular grommets (pictured above) at various locations across Madison Square Garden, allowing concertgoers and Knick fans to inductively charge their smartphones directly on a bartop. This system, however, isn't limited to the smartphone realm -- something Duracell Powermat was quick to point out, with a prototype desk drawer and toy chest, both of which are capable of wirelessly charging a wide range of devices. The companies have also developed software capable of monitoring the progress of a device's battery charge, which they displayed, in prototype form, on a tablet at their booth. Unfortunately, there's no sign that we can expect to see this technology appear in actual products anytime soon, but we were told to "stay tuned." In the meantime, check out the gallery below for some more images, and be sure to head past the break for our hands-on video.<br />
	<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/">Duracell Powermat</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/#4731038"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/pomeranicoladsc00112_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/#4731039"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/pomeranicoladsc00113_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/#4731041"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/pomeranicoladsc00115_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/#4731042"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/pomeranicoladsc00116_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/power-mat/#4731043"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/01/pomeranicoladsc00117_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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	<em>Mat Smith contributed to this report. </em></div>
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</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Duracell Powermat hands-on (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/">Duracell Powermat hands-on (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:31:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20144430/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/duracell-powermat-hands-on-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ces</category><category>ces 2012</category><category>Ces2012</category><category>duracell</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>powermat</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amar Toor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:31:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hacked Powermat lets you touch-to-charge your iPhone in stop-and-go traffic]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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When you're cruising down the highway, you've got much better things to do than fiddling with iPhone cables -- like, you know, texting and playing <em>Angry Birds</em>. Thankfully, this handy little <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/powermat/">Powermat</a> hack brings the fun of wireless charging to the comfort of your mobile office, to help free up your hands a bit -- at least until Siri learns how to steer. Video after the break and instructions in the source link -- but please, pull over to the side of the road before attempting to install.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Hacked Powermat lets you touch-to-charge your iPhone in stop-and-go traffic</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/">Hacked Powermat lets you touch-to-charge your iPhone in stop-and-go traffic</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20134910/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/hacked-powermat-lets-you-touch-to-charge-your-iphone-in-stop-and/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>car</category><category>charging</category><category>diy</category><category>hack</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>iphone</category><category>minipost</category><category>powermat</category><category>video</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Heater]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:21:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohm Wireless Power Transmission system hands-on (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/rohm-wireless-power-transmission-system-hands-on-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/rohm-wireless-power-transmission-system-hands-on-video/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/rohm-wireless-power-transmission-system-hands-on-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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Wireless power demos abound at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CEATEC2011">CEATEC</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Rohm">Rohm Semiconductor</a> had their own variant on hand with a complete mix of direct-draw gadgets, along with the omnipresent charging iPhone 4 (or was it a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/meet-the-new-iphone-4s/">4S</a>?). Like <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system-supports-laptops-we-g/">Murata's prototype</a>, the Rohm flavor uses square electrodes instead of the coils that you'll find in traditional wireless power solutions, like <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Qi/">Qi</a>. But unlike that seemingly identical solution from Murata, this version supports much greater power efficiency -- something in the 92 to 93 percent range (compared to the competing pad's 70-percent efficiency rating). That means that the prototype that we're looking at here loses just seven to eight percent of power during transmission -- which is still unacceptably high, mind you, but far more tolerable. 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.<br />
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Since power efficiency isn't something we could verify visually, what we could see at the company's demo did appear to work quite well. Powering a gadget is as simple as dropping it on the pad. Well, resting it gently -- this is a prototype we're talking about, after all. The 50-watt pad was able to power a fan, LED light, and a couple of charging smartphones without issue. The light and fan jumped to full power as soon as they made contact. A second pad got the juices flowing to a large OLED light panel, which was plenty bright when positioned on its own pad, but glowed quite dim when joining other devices. There weren't any charging laptops on hand, like we saw over at Murata, but with power output at 50 and 100 watts, either pad could theoretically support it. Like many of the prototypes we've seen at CEATEC, there aren't any plans to actually bring the system to market, but the technology could be used in other devices. We go hands-on after the break.<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/">Rohm Wireless Power Supply System hands-on</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/#4502062"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011rohmcharge01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/#4502063"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011rohmcharge02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/#4502064"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011rohmcharge03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/#4502065"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011rohmcharge04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/rohm-wireless-power-supply-system-hands-on/#4502066"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011rohmcharge05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/rohm-wireless-power-transmission-system-hands-on-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Rohm Wireless Power Transmission system hands-on (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/rohm-wireless-power-transmission-system-hands-on-video/">Rohm Wireless Power Transmission system hands-on (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:42:00 EST.  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Do we really need another <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/wirelesscharging/">wireless charging</a> system that's incompatible with <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/wirelesspowerconsortium">industry standards</a>? <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Murata/">Murata</a> seems to think that we do. The company's prototype uses neither <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/duracell-announces-mygrid-wireless-charger-wildcharge-feels-a-l/">conductive</a> nor <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/qi">inductive</a> transmission, instead bringing its new capacitive coupling technology to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/">cordless charging mix</a>. Capacitive coupling uses square transmitter and receiver electrodes, instead of the coils used with Qi devices. It also doesn't require a physical connection like near-obsolete conductive tech, which dictates that both the charging pad and receiving device use metal connectors that must be joined to transfer current. The Murata system is far from being production-ready, with only 70 percent efficiency (30 percent of electricity is lost during transmission). The sample the company had on hand can support 16 watts of output with a maximum of 2.1 amps, making each pad capable of charging several small gadgets, or one larger device, like a laptop.<br />
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Murata seemed more interested in demonstrating the concept behind capacitive coupling than actually proving that it works -- the laptop we saw "charging" was a plastic mockup, though the base did glow red when the laptop's charging pad came into contact (though it also glowed blue at times, as you can see in the image above). We did take a close look at an iPhone case, however, which appeared to be remarkably thin -- much thinner than models from <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a>, for example, though the case does extend below the dock connector. Another advantage of the square electrodes is that you don't need to place devices in a certain position on the mat in order for them to charge -- they simply need to be positioned within the general charging area. We take a closer look in the video after the break.<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/">Murata Wireless Power Transmission System</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/#4502031"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011muratacharging07_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/#4502030"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011muratacharging06_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/#4502026"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011muratacharging02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/#4502027"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011muratacharging03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system/#4502028"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/10/ceatec2011muratacharging04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system-supports-laptops-we-g/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Murata Wireless Power Transmission System supports laptops, we go hands-on (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system-supports-laptops-we-g/">Murata Wireless Power Transmission System supports laptops, we go hands-on (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system-supports-laptops-we-g/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20074099/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/murata-wireless-power-transmission-system-supports-laptops-we-g/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ceatec</category><category>ceatec 2011</category><category>Ceatec2011</category><category>charger</category><category>charging</category><category>chiba</category><category>chiba japan</category><category>ChibaJapan</category><category>electricity</category><category>hands-on</category><category>inductive</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>mobilepostcross</category><category>Murata</category><category>power</category><category>powermat</category><category>qi</category><category>tokyo</category><category>tokyo japan</category><category>TokyoJapan</category><category>video</category><category>wireless charger</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessCharger</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Honig]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:33:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat and Duracell forming joint venture to 'globalize wireless charging']]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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	Duracell has been in the wireless charging business for quite a while now with its <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/duracell,mygrid">myGrid</a> devices, but it's about to make a fairly drastic change of course. Its parent company, Proctor &amp; Gamble, announced today with Powermat that the two companies intend to form a new joint venture in an effort to "advance and globalize wireless charging." That new venture will be called Duracell Powermat, and it's expected to begin operation early next year. As a result of the new arrangement, P&amp;G also intends to make an equity investment in Powermat, although there's no word yet on how the deal will affect everyone's favorite pun-based superhero, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/">Power Matt</a>. The official press release is after the break.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Powermat and Duracell forming joint venture to 'globalize wireless charging'</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/">Powermat and Duracell forming joint venture to 'globalize wireless charging'</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:18:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20043959/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/powermat-and-duracell-forming-joint-venture-to-globalize-wirele/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>duracell</category><category>powermat</category><category>proctor  gamble</category><category>ProctorGamble</category><category>wireless charger</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharger</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Melanson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat accompanies MyTouch 4G Slide at retail launch, or so the manufacturer says]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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	If you've <em>already</em> misplaced the charging cable for your <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-shows-off-its-camera-chops-video/">MyTouch 4G Slide</a>, then it's time to hustle back to your local T-Mobile retailer, where the new QWERTY handset is joined at its in-store launch by Powercube's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/">inductive charging</a> cover. Sure, your bank account just received $200 worth of hurt, but if you've got a $90 buffer on your credit card, what's an extra $30 for the shell and $60 for the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/powermat/">Powermat</a>, especially if it means keeping your phone alive? Sadly, both stores we called didn't have the cover, so you might want to give <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/t-mobile/">Magenta</a> a buzz beforehand, although T-Mo's website is ready to take your money. No matter how you get it, you'll still need to keep the base station from getting buried under pizza boxes and laundry, but we know you're up to the task. Follow after the break for a slice of the PR.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Powermat accompanies MyTouch 4G Slide at retail launch, or so the manufacturer says</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/">Powermat accompanies MyTouch 4G Slide at retail launch, or so the manufacturer says</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:10:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/20003855/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/powermat-accompanies-mytouch-4g-slide-at-retail-launch-or-so-th/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>accessories</category><category>Accessory</category><category>android</category><category>android 2.3</category><category>Android2.3</category><category>doubleshot</category><category>gingerbread</category><category>google</category><category>htc</category><category>htc doubleshot</category><category>htc mytouch 4g slide</category><category>HtcDoubleshot</category><category>HtcMytouch4gSlide</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>mytouch 4g slide</category><category>Mytouch4gSlide</category><category>powercube</category><category>powermat</category><category>t-mobile</category><category>t-mobile mytouch 4g slide</category><category>T-mobileMytouch4gSlide</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zachary Lutz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engadget Primed: how wireless and inductive charging works]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<em><strong>Primed </strong>goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day -- we dig deep into each topic's history and how it benefits our lives. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at <strong>primed *at* engadget *dawt* com</strong>.</em><br />
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	The world of wireless is dragging us into the 21st century kicking and screaming. Our <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/engadget-primed-what-is-nfc-and-why-do-we-care/">treatise on NFC</a> was a great sneak peek into how our future will play out over the next five years, but we're also seeing other types of suave new tricks coming out as short-range wireless technology creeps closer to the mainstream. Wireless is the crux of convenience that will keep us calm enough to make our way through this speed-demon culture. It didn't take long for our quest to obtain simpler and faster <em>everything</em> to become an obsession, and it shows no signs of stopping; on the contrary, it's only speeding up exponentially at a rate even manufacturers have a hard time keeping up with.<br />
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	<a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/wireless+charging/">Wireless charging</a> is making some serious headway in public mindshare. Once confined to toothbrushes and other simple household items, it's now a handy means of powering phones (<a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/touchstone">HP's Touchstone</a>, for example) and media players, and it'll soon be ready to charge up our notebooks and cameras at our command. Are we sure this is the future, or will this just be a passing fad? Why should it matter? Read on after the break to get the air-conditioned answers to those burning questions.</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Engadget Primed: how wireless and inductive charging works</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/">Engadget Primed: how wireless and inductive charging works</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19966136/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/engadget-primed-how-wireless-and-inductive-charging-works/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>4g</category><category>energizer</category><category>engadget primed</category><category>EngadgetPrimed</category><category>lg</category><category>lg revolution</category><category>LgRevolution</category><category>lte</category><category>powermat</category><category>primed</category><category>qi</category><category>qi wireless charger</category><category>QiWirelessCharger</category><category>revolution</category><category>tutorial</category><category>verizon</category><category>verizon wireless</category><category>VerizonWireless</category><category>video</category><category>vzw</category><category>wireless</category><category>wireless charger</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>wireless power consortium</category><category>WirelessCharger</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>WirelessPowerConsortium</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brad Molen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Matt joins the Wireless Power Consortium, gains the power of Qi]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/powermat">Powermat's</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/">Power Matt</a> proclaimed his cord-cutting capabilities to the people while bearing a striking resemblance to Superman. And now, just as the Kryptonian joined the Justice League, Power Matt has teamed up with the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/WirelessPowerConsortium/">Wireless Power Consortium</a> to benefit all mankind -- or at least get us closer to universal contactless chargers. With the pun-loving hero embracing the power of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/qi-wireless-power-standard-finalized-universal-contactless-char/">Qi</a>, we're just a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/all/touchstone">Touchstone</a> away from induction charging nirvana... and the next great action flick, too.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/">Power Matt joins the Wireless Power Consortium, gains the power of Qi</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sat, 14 May 2011 16:06:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19940422/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/power-matt-joins-the-wireless-power-consortium-gains-the-power/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>charger</category><category>charging</category><category>contactless</category><category>ecoupled</category><category>induction charging</category><category>InductionCharging</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>power</category><category>power matt</category><category>power transmission</category><category>powermat</category><category>PowerMatt</category><category>PowerTransmission</category><category>qi</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>wireless power</category><category>wireless power consortium</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>WirelessPower</category><category>WirelessPowerConsortium</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Gorman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 16:06:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Power Matt, Powermat's new pun-based superhero ready to answer your tech questions (updated)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/04/powermat-power-matt.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
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The biggest problem with modern society? A lack of good super villains. Seriously, today's superheroes are getting flabby from sitting around, twiddling their powerful thumbs. Look at poor Power Matt here -- dude's clearly been working out and doing his shopping at the Justice League department store. So what is he doing with his time? Foiling bank heists or intercepting speeding missiles? Nope. He's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a>'s new mascot, and he's fielding questions about the inductive charging pad on the company's Twitter account. Can someone please help the poor redheaded hero out and kidnap a world leader or something? Or at least steal their microUSB cable?<br />
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<strong>Update:</strong> Ah, so according to reader Virginia Comicon, turns out this image is, ahem, inspired by the cover of <em>Superman</em> issue 233. Check out the comparison after the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Meet Power Matt, Powermat's new pun-based superhero ready to answer your tech questions (updated)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/">Meet Power Matt, Powermat's new pun-based superhero ready to answer your tech questions (updated)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19925387/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/meet-power-matt-powermats-new-pun-based-superhero-ready-to-ans/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>charging</category><category>comic book</category><category>ComicBook</category><category>heroes</category><category>icon</category><category>induction</category><category>induction charging</category><category>InductionCharging</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>mascot</category><category>matt</category><category>power matt</category><category>powermat</category><category>PowerMatt</category><category>superheroes</category><category>twitter</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brian Heater]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panasonic Chargepad wirelessly juices up mobile chargers, nothing else]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/04/2011-04-21-panasonic-chargepad.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
We've seen plenty of wireless charging solutions that employ <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/inductivepower/">inductive power</a> and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/duracell-announces-mygrid-wireless-charger-wildcharge-feels-a-l/">other technologies</a> to charge devices directly (heck, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/">your next car</a> may even have a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a> in its console), but Panasonic's Chargepad may be the first such product to charge, well, other chargers, rather than gadgets themselves. At launch, the Chargepad will only be compatible with two models, the QE-PL101-W and QE-PL201-W, which you can use to juice up cell phones and other USB-compatible devices on the go. We'd love to see the company embedding inductive charging components in its cameras and other devices instead, but if you're an early adopter who happens to live in Japan, then you can expect to pay between $110-130 (open pricing, depending on battery capacity) for the Chargepad and a mobile charger when these hit stores on June 24.<br />
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<strong>Update:</strong> As reader SegueToNowhere points out, the Chargepad has a Qi logo, meaning it should work with your favorite Qi devices.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/">Panasonic Chargepad wirelessly juices up mobile chargers, nothing else</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:06:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19919953/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/panasonic-chargepad-wirelessly-juices-up-mobile-chargers-nothin/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>battery</category><category>charged</category><category>charger</category><category>inductive</category><category>inductive power</category><category>InductivePower</category><category>japan</category><category>mobile charger</category><category>MobileCharger</category><category>panasonic</category><category>panasonic charged</category><category>PanasonicCharged</category><category>powermat</category><category>Qi</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zach Honig]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:06:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Engadget Show - 018: GM's Micky Bly, Watson researcher David Gondek, EN-V demo, Atrix 4G]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/the-engadget-show-018-gms-micky-bly-watson-researcher-david/"> <img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/show_front_sm.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Humans, allow us to present the latest episode of The Engadget Show -- you won't want to miss it. First up, Josh and Tim Stevens sit down with GM's chief electrical engineer <strong>Micky Bly</strong> for a frank conversation on the <strong>future of automotive technology</strong>, chatting about everything from networked vehicles (with a surprise visit from the unmistakable EN-V prototype), electric cars, advancing smartphone integration, and a world without stoplights. Then, Micky announces and demos Chevy's new MyLink infotainment system, in a world-first, Engadget Show-exclusive look at the new technology. <br />
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Fresh off a resounding victory over mankind, <strong>IBM's Watson researcher David Gondek</strong> joins Josh and Paul for a breakdown of Watson's Jeopardy domination and an in-depth conversation about machine-learning, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and the meaning of love. Last up, Josh, Paul, and Nilay bust out the <strong>Motorola Atrix 4G</strong> and break down the week in news, including <strong>Nokia's Windows Phone announcement</strong>, the rise of <strong>Honeycomb tablets</strong>, and everything worth talking about from <strong>Mobile World Congress</strong>.<br />
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This is one you absolutely should not miss. What are you waiting for? Watch it now! Hit up the<strong> video stream</strong> after the break or download the show in HD below!<br />
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<strong>Hosts:</strong> Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Special guests:</span> Micky Bly, David Gondek<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Produced and Directed by:</span> <a href="http://twitter.com/chadmumm">Chad Mumm</a><br />
<strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Joshua Fruhlinger<br />
<strong>Edited</strong> <strong>by:</strong> Danny Madden<br />
<strong>Music by:</strong> <a href="http://note.bandcamp.com/">Note!</a><br />
<strong>Visuals by:</strong> <a href="http://www.batslyadams.com/">Batsly Adams</a><br />
<strong>Opening titles by:</strong> <a href="http://jnantiec.com/">Julien Nantiec<br />
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Much of this stuff was shown off publicly for the first time at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a> last week, but we thought it might be interesting to get everything that wireless charging company <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a> has planned for 2011 into one convenient place -- and that's exactly what this here slide deck has done for us. The first products in the pipeline for this year include a charging case for the <a href="http://mobile.engadget.com/tag/nokia,n8">Nokia N8</a>, targeted for early Q2, along with a two-device portable charging mat that includes a built-in battery (7,800mAh!) that promises up to four full smartphone charges while staying completely off the grid; look for those to run $40 and $130, respectively. Later in the quarter, you'll get a white two-unit mat (all of Powermat's gear is black right now, so it's a nice change of pace), several colored iPhone 4 cases, a <a href="http://mobile.engadget.com/tag/blackberry,torch">BlackBerry Torch</a> case, and an $80 so-called Power! Case for the iPhone 4 that integrates an external 1,800mAh battery for extra juice on the go.<br />
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Moving on to the third quarter of the year, you'll see a dual-power one-device mat that can be powered either from the wall or a USB port for $40, a car mount that inductively charges your Powermat-enabled device, and an iPod touch case. Finally, the 1X Rechargeable Mat comes late in Q3, packing some undetermined (or at least unlisted) amount of juice into a mat that looks roughly similar to the existing one-device mat that's already on the market; like Powermat's other battery-powered mats, this one lets you juice devices when you're not near an outlet, and it'll be available for $70. Hit up the gallery for the full deck!<br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/">Powermat's 2011 product roadmap: colorful iPhone cases, extended batteries, and more</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/#3787534"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/powermat-2011-roadmap-01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/#3787535"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/powermat-2011-roadmap-02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/#3787536"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/powermat-2011-roadmap-03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/#3787537"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/powermat-2011-roadmap-04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended-batteries-and-more/#3787538"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/powermat-2011-roadmap-05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended/">Powermat's 2011 product roadmap: colorful iPhone cases, extended batteries, and more</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:32:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19800634/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/powermats-2011-product-roadmap-colorful-iphone-cases-extended/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>battery</category><category>case</category><category>charger</category><category>exclusive</category><category>extended battery</category><category>ExtendedBattery</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Ziegler]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:32:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM invests $5 million in Powermat, says wireless charging headed to Volt in 2012]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/gm-powermat-investment.jpg" /></a></div>
GM may have <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/gm-says-bankruptcy-wont-affect-the-volt-but-how-much-say-does/">filed for bankruptcy</a> back in 2009, but a lot has changed since then. GM's venture branch now apparently has enough cash in the bank to drop five million on a multi-year commercial deal for <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/powermat">Powermat's wireless charging technology</a>. The terms of the deal give GM the option to convert their investment into an equity stake within the first six months and provide GM exclusive use of Powermat's technology for one year in vehicles worldwide. Subsequently, the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/">Volt</a> is slotted to be one of the first vehicles receiving the new tech and a prototype version with charging mats in the front consoles and back seat will be shown this year at CES. However, the automaker is unsure as to what other models will receive Powermat upgrades. Micky Bly, leader of GM's electric car development efforts, stated though that initial tests did not reveal any significant issues with porting the technology into vehicles, leading GM to shoot for launching commercial integrations sometime in 2012. The automaker hasn't forgotten its an investor however and hopes other manufacturers will join the wireless charging bandwagon to help drive down costs after their exclusive buffer ends.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/">GM invests $5 million in Powermat, says wireless charging headed to Volt in 2012</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:48:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19789345/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/gm-invests-5-million-in-powermat-says-wireless-charging-headed/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>breaking news</category><category>ces2011</category><category>chevrolet</category><category>chevy volt</category><category>ChevyVolt</category><category>gm</category><category>gm ventures</category><category>GmVentures</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>Investment</category><category>investments</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>wireless charging automotive</category><category>wireless charging pad</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>WirelessChargingAutomotive</category><category>WirelessChargingPad</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ben Bowers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:48:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charger (video)]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/powermat-old-vs-new-evo-4g-design.jpg" /></a></div>
This isn't <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/">your father's Powermat</a>. The company whose name is synonymous with induction charging has undergone a makeover of sorts, reducing the bulk of its egregious logo in addition to the custom battery covers it makes for select devices. The $59.99 mat and receiver door (or $39.99 for the receiver only) for the notoriously power hungy EVO 4G is a good example of where Powermat's aftermarket induction charging tech can melt away into the design without affecting the overall aesthetic. In fact, if it wasn't for that logo and charging connector on the case to the right we'd swear that was a stock EVO 4G handset. See it unboxed and put to task in the video after the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charger (video)</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/">EVO 4G picks up stylish Powermat induction charger (video)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:05:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19687542/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/evo-4g-picks-up-stylish-powermat-induction-charging-video/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>evo 4g</category><category>Evo4g</category><category>htc</category><category>induction</category><category>induction charging</category><category>InductionCharging</category><category>powermat</category><category>video</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Ricker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPhone 4, EVO 4G Powermats arrive at Best Buy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/powermatt1.jpg"  alt="" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Well, ain't this exciting! If you own an iPhone 4 or EVO 4G, it looks like the tyranny of the charging cable is soon to be a distant memory. That's right: one of our moles at Best Buy has photographic evidence of new wireless charging systems, cases, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermats</a> for both of the aforementioned handsets. Didn't know we had moles, did you? We also analyze 'chatter' and sniff out KIRFs. In fact, we're basically a full-blown Gadget Intelligence Agency -- SMERSH woulda been proud of us.<br />
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[Thanks, Isaac]</div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/">iPhone 4, EVO 4G Powermats arrive at Best Buy</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:22:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19676044/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>apple</category><category>best buy</category><category>BestBuy</category><category>case</category><category>evo 4g</category><category>Evo4g</category><category>htc</category><category>iphone</category><category>iphone 4</category><category>Iphone4</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph L. Flatley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:22:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide: Fun stuff!]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<em>Welcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. On the menu today are a handful of fun yet practical gadgets, but feel free to check out our <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/backtoschool,2010">Back to School hub</a> for more recommendations in other categories.</em><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">It's a tough road ahead for aspiring students like yourself (yes, <em>you!</em>), but that doesn't mean one should abstain from any form of entertainment throughout the course. If anything, you'll be needing a few fun gadgets from our Back to School guide to impress your schoolmates -- it's not like your Facebook page will be automagically adding friends any time soon. But as the old saying goes, "work hard, play hard," so we've also thrown in a few picks that'll aid your study. When you're ready, click along for our latest list of awesomeness.</div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Engadget's back to school guide: Fun stuff!</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/">Engadget's back to school guide: Fun stuff!</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19602918/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-fun-stuff/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>2010</category><category>ar drone</category><category>ar.drone</category><category>ArDrone</category><category>back to school</category><category>back to school 2010</category><category>BackToSchool</category><category>BackToSchool2010</category><category>bluetooth</category><category>echo</category><category>external hard drive</category><category>ExternalHardDrive</category><category>go 630</category><category>Go630</category><category>gps</category><category>hard drive</category><category>HardDrive</category><category>hdd</category><category>Iomega</category><category>liquid pencil</category><category>LiquidPencil</category><category>livescribe</category><category>livescribe echo</category><category>Livescribe Echo Smartpen</category><category>LivescribeEcho</category><category>LivescribeEchoSmartpen</category><category>new xbox 360</category><category>NewXbox360</category><category>nio</category><category>nio 2.0</category><category>Nio2.0</category><category>optoma</category><category>parrot</category><category>pico projector</category><category>PicoProjector</category><category>pk201</category><category>powermat</category><category>school</category><category>sharpie</category><category>skin</category><category>smartpen</category><category>tenbu technologies</category><category>TenbuTechnologies</category><category>xbox</category><category>xbox 360</category><category>Xbox360</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Lai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:21:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat CES 2010 lineup hands-on]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-9.jpg" /></div>
We just swung by <a href="http://engadget.com/tag/powermat">Powermat's</a> table here at Digital Experience, and we're really digging the newest lineup of products out of the company. It's offering up its appropriately titled power mats in sizes for one, two, or three devices, as well as specialized folding solutions for the car or when you're not near an outlet. The place we see the <i>real</i> promise, though, is with the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-busts-out-swappable-batteries-for-new-wireless-charging/">swappable batteries</a> we heard about earlier. That's right, the days of those ugly, bulky cases are over if you're lucky enough to have a device that's supported. We saw demos for multiple models, including a handful of BlackBerrys, the Droid, and the MyTouch 3G -- sorry iPhone users, you still need a jacket. Even more interestingly, there's an app available for Android users that will allow Powermat to remotely optmThe netbook solution the folks at Powermat are hocking is more of an adapter with an external jacket, and it's not the most elegant solution. Be sure to check the gallery below for glamour shots of the new gear in action.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/">Powermat CES 2010 lineup hands-on</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/#2589459"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-0_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/#2589460"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-1_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/#2589463"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/#2589472"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-3_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on-0/#2589482"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/2010-01-06-powermat-4_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/">Powermat CES 2010 lineup hands-on</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:51:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19306308/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-ces-2010-lineup-hands-on/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ces</category><category>ces 2010</category><category>ces2010</category><category>hands-on</category><category>induction</category><category>induction charging</category><category>InductionCharging</category><category>power mat</category><category>powermat</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Schulman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat busts out swappable battery for its updated wireless charging lineup]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-busts-out-swappable-batteries-for-new-wireless-charging/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-busts-out-swappable-batteries-for-new-wireless-charging/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/powermat-busts-out-swappable-batteries-for-new-wireless-charging/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/powermatwirelesscesjan_09.jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">It was just last year that we first got to know <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a>'s line of induction charging products. Well, now it's announced an updated lineup just in time for <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a>. The Powerpack its unveiled will replace the battery of your mobile phone and dispense with the need for Powermat's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/">previous Receiver sleeves</a>. So far, the new system supports about 10 models of HTC, Blackberry, Nokia, LG, Samsung, Motorola and Sony Ericsson phones. You'll note that the iPhone and iPod touch aren't yet supported so if you've got to charge those, then you'll still have to make do with the sleeves. The Powerpack will run $40, though we don't have a definite release date yet. Full press release is after the break. <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/live/10/01/06/powermat-unveils-new-line-of-wireless-charging-products#" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" class="kLink" target="undefined" id="KonaLink2"><span id="preLoadWrap2" class="preLoadWrap" style="position: relative;">
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The <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a> may have slung "<a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/inductivecharging/">inductive charging</a>" into the mainstream (at least to some minor extent), but it's still far too niche to be taken seriously by any electronics aisle in Target. Take that same technology and shove it into wood, however, and you've got something that each and every table owner on the planet could appreciate. Jason V decided to retrofit a Powermat charging pad into a slab of wood, and while it wasn't the easiest of tasks, the fact that he managed to successfully integrate it opens up all sorts of possibilities for the woodworking crowd. If you're hungry for more details, hop on down to the how-to guide at <i>Instructables</i>; otherwise, the demonstration vid is just past the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/powermat-retrofitted-into-plank-of-wood-new-world-of-opportunie/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Powermat retrofitted into plank of wood, new world of opportunies discovered</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/powermat-retrofitted-into-plank-of-wood-new-world-of-opportunie/">Powermat retrofitted into plank of wood, new world of opportunies discovered</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:21:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/powermat-retrofitted-into-plank-of-wood-new-world-of-opportunie/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19249459/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/powermat-retrofitted-into-plank-of-wood-new-world-of-opportunie/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>charge</category><category>charger</category><category>charging</category><category>diy</category><category>hack</category><category>how-to</category><category>inductive charger</category><category>inductive charging</category><category>InductiveCharger</category><category>InductiveCharging</category><category>mod</category><category>powermat</category><category>wood</category><category>wooden</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Murph]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:21:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat wireless chargers unleashed into the atmosphere, for real]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/home/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/powermatchargeroct09.png"  alt="" /></a></div>
Oh, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Powermat/">Powermat</a> wireless chargers. We thought you were <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/vaporware/">vaporware</a> -- and then, like an undreamed dream -- you appeared to us in the flesh (and on video!) at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/CES/">CES</a>. We didn't really hear much about it after that, and we'll be honest: we had nearly forgotten all about it! Well, it turns out these bad boys are now available. If you don't recall the details, the Powermat is a one pad, one plug system designed to charge all your gadgets in one place -- refreshing! Your phone or DS or whatever you want to charge will need a Powermat Receiver sleeve, enabling it to lock onto the mat and charge in the amount of time it takes to charge up traditionally. At $99.99 (plus around $40 per receiver), it's not the cheapest charging method we can think of, but it's sure to be a conversation piece at your next rager. Powermat's lineup is now available at Best Buy and Target stores. <br /><br />[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/">Powermat wireless chargers unleashed into the atmosphere, for real</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:10:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.powermat.com/us/home/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/19185296/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>charger</category><category>charging</category><category>gadget charger</category><category>GadgetCharger</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura June]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Powermat's wireless charging lineup in action]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/powermatvid-001.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div>
We already ran through <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/">Powermat's new wireless charging lineup</a>, but in case you wanted to see it in action -- you skeptic, you -- there's video after the break.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Video: Powermat's wireless charging lineup in action</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/">Video: Powermat's wireless charging lineup in action</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:01:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1426445/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-powermats-wireless-charging-lineup-in-action/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ces</category><category>ces 2009</category><category>Ces2009</category><category>engadgetvideo</category><category>features</category><category>hands-on</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat hands-on]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/1262240/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/powermat-max-600-ces.jpg" alt="" /></a></div>
Remember the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/">Powermat</a>? Unlike other induction-based "wireless power" contraptions we've seen, this one came out earlier this year as total vaporware and has now resurfaced as a collaborative effort by Michigan-based HoMedics Powermat North America (HPNA). We finally got a chance to see it work in person and, much to our surprise, it seems to have delivered on its promised... at least in part. We saw three pads that touched base with six different mediators for charging various cell phones, laptops, and handheld games. The devices magnetically "lock on" to the mats and a light comes on to indicate its working. The rep told us devices charge just as fast with the mat as they would via the traditional "plug" method, but it's not like we waited around long enough to see for ourselves. No price or date, but we're a lot more excited about it knowing this thing might actually work. We're hearing some more interesting developments will be shown off later this week, from both Powermat as well as a few of the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/wireless-power-consortium-to-create-universal-wireless-charging/">other companies</a> here showcasing wireless power technology, which we'll be keeping an eye out for. Hit up the gallery for some sexy recharging imagery. <br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/">Hands-on with Powermat</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/#1262240"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/rm2pmatgal10_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/#1262239"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/rm2pmatgal09_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/#1262238"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/rm2pmatgal07_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/#1262237"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/rm2pmatgal04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-with-powermat/#1262236"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/rm2pmatgal03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/">Powermat hands-on</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:58:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1421008/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/powermat-hands-on/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>ces</category><category>ces 2009</category><category>ces 2009 handson</category><category>Ces2009</category><category>Ces2009Handson</category><category>featured</category><category>features</category><category>hands on</category><category>hands-on</category><category>HandsOn</category><category>power mat</category><category>PowerMat</category><category>wireless charger</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessCharger</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ross Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:58:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engadget's new double-wide HQ rolls in to Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/01/engadget-trailer.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div>
Oh hells yes. We've <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadget-is-live-from-ces-2009/">arrived at CES</a> in full nerd style. We sent <a href="http://www.ryanblock.com/">Moms</a> to Atlantic City so us kids could hijack the trailer all the way to Vegas baby, Las Vegas. And in true Kojak style we parked right in front of the central hall just outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. What better base to provide the best CES 2009 coverage on the Net? Check our first pass on the show floor after the break. With roots now planted and enough gadgets to keep us busy 7 by 24... we may never go home.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Engadget's new double-wide HQ rolls in to Vegas</em></a></p><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/ces/" rel="tag">CES</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/">Engadget's new double-wide HQ rolls in to Vegas</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:24:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1419450/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/05/engadgets-new-double-wide-hq-rolls-in-to-vegas/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>BD-P4600</category><category>blu-ray</category><category>ces</category><category>ces 2009</category><category>Ces2009</category><category>dmfc</category><category>features</category><category>fuel cell</category><category>FuelCell</category><category>p4600</category><category>powermat</category><category>samsung</category><category>sharper image</category><category>SharperImage</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Ricker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powermat promises wireless power for the masses, delivers nothing]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.pwrmat.com/index.php"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/07/7-23-08-powermat.jpg"  alt="" /></a><br /></div>
We've seen quite a few induction-based <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=wireless+charging">"wireless power"</a> systems make the scene, and while the idea is interesting both in theory and prototype, actually getting it to market has proven to be quite difficult, with some <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/03/splashpower-cant-wirelessly-recharge-back-account-declares-ban/">casualties</a> along the way. That's why we're a little wary of new claims by Israel's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/">Powermat, Ltd.</a> that it's ready to go with tech that'll turn "any surface" into a power source. Well, that, and the PR image they sent us has the iPod charging screen Photoshopped onto every device pictured, including a first-gen RAZR and an N95. Oh, and they claim that embedding PowerMat in sheetrock eliminates the need for outlets entirely, but we're not at all sure how that's supposed to work -- do you have to hold your devices against the wall all night? Add to that the interesting claims that Powermat's tech delivers energy in "real time," and that it "completely eliminates the potential for electrical fires," and we're in full put-up-or-shut-up mode over here. Think you can top the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/07/video-ecoupled-fires-up-its-wireless-foreman-grill-and-cooks-us/">wireless hamburger</a>, Powermat?<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/">Powermat promises wireless power for the masses, delivers nothing</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:49:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.pwrmat.com/index.php>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1265589/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/powermat-promises-wireless-power-for-the-masses-delivers-nothin/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>powermat</category><category>wireless charging</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessCharging</category><category>wirelessly charging</category><category>WirelesslyCharging</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nilay Patel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:49:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loews Regency Hotel gets outfitted with Powermat wireless power]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/</guid><comments>http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.powermatdigital.com/index.php"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/07/powermat-wireless-power.jpg"  alt="" /></a>
<div align="left">The wireless power business sure seems to be getting <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=wireless+power">crowded</a> these days, with upstart Powermat Ltd. only the latest company promising to free your gadgets from yet another cord. Unlike some similar products, however, Powermat's system looks to actually be ready to charge your devices, with the Loews Regency Hotel Business Center in New York City the first to put it to use. While the company eventually sees its technology being directly integrated into various electronic devices (like every other company), in the meantime you simply hook your device up to a so-called "puck," which in turn wirelessly picks up the signals from the power mat it's placed on. No word on when you'll be able to get a Powermat for yourself, but the company does say the system will be "inexpensive."<br /> </div>
</div><p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/">Loews Regency Hotel gets outfitted with Powermat wireless power</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.engadget.com">Engadget</a> on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.powermatdigital.com/index.php>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/953771/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/loews-regency-hotel-gets-outfitted-with-powermat-wireless-power/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>power mat</category><category>powermat</category><category>wireless power</category><category>WirelessPower</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Melanson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:33:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
