Qi
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A Spanish start-up called Proton New Energy Future has unveiled Ebörd, a smart table that has a wireless charger built into the entire surface, allowing it to charge multiple devices at once. Better yet, it harvests energy from the Sun or even artificial light.
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If you're short on space, an All-in-One computer setup makes a lot of sense – which squeezes a desktop computer and monitor into one package. The latest such workstation from Asus features a 4K screen and a base where you can place your smartphone down for a quick wireless top-up.
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The PR / 01 wireless speaker from Native Union in partnership with France's La Boite Concept rocks a concealed drawer that hides audio inputs from view while also serving as a small gadget locker. It can also top up a smartphone over USB or wirelessly with the addition of an optional Qi charger.
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WallJax is a simple solution for making wireless charging that little bit more convenient than it already is, providing a fixed home for your charging needs. The product is available in two flavors, and is set to hit Kickstarter early next month.
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London-based Fonesalesman is following in Ikea's footsteps by integrating Qi wireless charging technology into its planned FurniQi furniture range. The company was at IFA with a prototype bamboo side table that is set to be the first FurniQi product.
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Australian company Dog & Bone has unveiled what it says to be the world's first shockproof wireless charging case for the iPhone 5. So how exactly do these claims stack up? Join Gizmag, as we try the Backbone on for size.
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Fulton Innovation is demonstrating new wireless charging and power transfer breakthroughs at CES 2013, including a tablet capable of both receiving and sending wireless power.
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Toyota claims that the 2013 Avalon is the first car in the world with a console-mounted Qi wireless smartphone charger.
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The electree+ is a solar charger in the shape of a bonsai tree that can be used to charge mobile devices.
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Nokia has unveiled an all-new flagship handset for Windows Phone 8: the Lumia 920.
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The Texas Instruments bqTESLA wireless charging development kit lets designers integrate wireless power technology into portable electronics.
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The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has just finalized its Qi low power standard that is aimed at delivering wireless charging stations that can charge a range of compatible devices.