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Dolby debuts Dimension headphones, with noise-cancellation and touchpad control

Michael Irving November 14, 2018

Dolby has finally gotten its own hands dirty and released its first consumer product. Dolby Dimension is a set of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones specifically targeted at home entertainment use – but hey, there’s nothing stopping you using them wherever you like.

Dolby has released its first consumer product in Dolby Dimension, a pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones

Automotive

Oak Ridge's wireless charging system comparable to plug-in high power fast chargers

Paul Ridden October 30, 2018

The US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory built a 20 kW wireless charging system in April 2016. Now ORNL has demonstarted a 120 kW wireless charging prototype.

The latest ORNL wireless charging device managed to transfer 120 kW of power over a 6-inch ...

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In-flight charging gives drones unlimited autonomous range

Loz Blain September 17, 2018

Global Energy Transmission (GET) has pioneered a mid-air inductive recharging system that can charge up several drones at once without requiring them to land. Build enough of these stations, and you can have an army of drones in the air that never need to land.

GET's in-flight charging stations could give industrial drones unlimited flight time – they just need to ...

Mobile Technology

Logitech collaborates with Apple for wireless iPhone charger

Paul Ridden August 8, 2018

Logitech is about to dive into the wireless charging market with a stand designed in conjunction with Apple that tips the iPhone to just the right angle to watch videos while the smartphone's battery is topped up.

The Logitech Powered Wireless Charging Stand tilts back by 65 degrees, which should provide a good ...

Home Entertainment

Past meets present in striking Kozmophone turntable

Paul Ridden July 25, 2018

You'll need more than a smartphone and a healthy mobile data allowance to enjoy physical music formats such as vinyl, amplifiers, speakers and turntables are generally a must. The Kozmophone combines this hardware and injects a distinctly retro design with some bang up to date technology.

The retro-cool Kozmophone packs in lots of modern tech, including wireless phone charging, a detachable Bluetooth ...

Medical

New MIT system wirelessly powers medical implants using radio waves

Rich Haridy June 4, 2018

Traditional batteries are large, contain toxic chemicals, and need to be periodically replaced, meaning they're not ideal for powering medical implants. But new research from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital has demonstrated a new way to power implanted devices using radio waves.

The new research could enable a new generation of wirelessly powered medical devices from remotely controlled ...

Automotive

BMW i launches wireless charging for plug-in hybrids

Aaron Turpen May 28, 2018

BMW’s i division has launched a wireless charging system for plug-in hybrids. The factory-fitted, fully-integrated inductive charging system is a world-first. BMW says that production for BMW Wireless Charging will begin in July and is available for order now, for the 530e iPerformance model.

A base pad is placed on the parking space and plugged into the power source – ...

Home Entertainment

Stylish speaker can hide your gadgets, charge your smartphone

Paul Ridden May 18, 2018

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.

The wood veneer casing of the PR / 01 is pulled forward to reveal a hidden ...

Mobile Technology

River Bank modular powerbank offers plane-friendly power

James O'Connor May 18, 2018

The River Bank is a modular powerbank designed to provide power to a range of devices, including phones, laptops ... or cars. The company also says it's the largest portable charging system that you'll be able to legally fly with.

The River Bank is designed to provide plenty of power, but not so much you're prevented ...

Computers

HP unveils first All-in-One PC with Alexa on tap

Paul Ridden May 14, 2018

All-in-One computers are a good choice for users with limited space. But you'd still need quite a bit of room to fit HP's upcoming AiO into your living space. Not only is it built around a 34-inch curved display, but it also has Amazon's Alexa cooked in.

HP's Envy curved 34-inch All-in-One desktop computer with integrated Alexa will be available later in the ...