All items tagged with wireless charging (40)

Wireless Power Consortium Introduces New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Charging and Universal Compatibility

January 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Power Consortium Introduces New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Charging and Universal Compatibility

At CES 2023, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is promoting the new wireless charging standard to unify the industry under one global standard and provide enhanced convenience and efficiency for mobile devices and wearables. As a key contributing member of the Wireless Power Consortium, Apple provided the basis for the new Qi2 standard building on its MagSafe technology. Apple and other WPC members developed the new Magnetic Power Profile, which is at the core of Qi2.

Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker

November 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Devialet Introduces Devialet Mania Portable Smart Speaker

Devialet dropped another surprise product, this time with a new compact smart speaker that is also the brand's first custom-designed battery-operated multiroom wireless speaker. Inheriting technology from the unique Devialet Phantom, the new Mania features adaptive cross stereo that generates expansive 360° stereo sound, with a soundstage that morphs and adapts to any physical space. The Mania is Alexa-enabled and powered by four ARM Cortex-A53 1.4Ghz processors.

Energous Commends ITU Recommendation for Radio Frequency-based Wireless Power Transfer in the 900MHz Band

October 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

Energous Commends ITU Recommendation for Radio Frequency-based Wireless Power Transfer in the 900MHz Band

Energous Corporation, a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, applauded the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Recommendation ITU-R SM.2151-0, which includes an approval and recommendation for the 900 MHz frequency band for wireless power transfer for the wireless charging of devices such as sensors, smart tags, asset trackers and other connected applications. Energous helped lead the process to develop the global recommendation, representing a significant step forward for wireless power delivery.

Apple Announces Second-Generation Better AirPods Pro

September 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Apple Announces Second-Generation Better AirPods Pro

Apple announced its highly anticipated update to its best-selling AirPods Pro true wireless earbuds. We don't know which model Apple sells the most, if the updated "loose-fit" standard AirPods, or the in-ear and more expensive noise cancelling AirPods Pro. The AirPods third-generation were launched in October 2021. Nearly a year after that, the flagship AirPods Pro were announced, delivering 2x better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), longer battery life, better drivers and a new improved charging case.

Samsung Unveils Updated Galaxy Buds2 Pro with New Hi-Res 24-bit Hi-Fi Codec

August 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

Samsung Unveils Updated Galaxy Buds2 Pro with New Hi-Res 24-bit Hi-Fi Codec

As it happens every year with the companies that attempt to follow Apple's model of promoting a large impact event to announce new products, Samsung just promoted something similar to unveil its new Galaxy foldable smartphones, and used the opportunity to also unveil the new Galaxy true wireless earbuds with all the latest features. The new Galaxy Buds2 Pro are Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds with multipoint connectivity, featuring new 2-way coaxial drivers and also introduce a new Samsung codec for 24-bit Hi-Res Audio streaming.

Beyerdynamic Introduces Free BYRD True Wireless ANC Earbuds

July 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

Beyerdynamic Introduces Free BYRD True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Beyerdynamic's long-anticipated debut into the world of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds pairs modern product design with the brand's audio signature, superior voice quality, aptX Adaptive, and digital active noise cancellation. The German brand is finally entering the TWS category with the release of Free BYRD, featuring a unique design, reminiscent of the classic guitar pick and the classic beyerdynamic headphones.

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

March 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

In order to ensure high quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology announced the new industrial grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined with Microchip secure key provisioning services for Qi 1.3 power transmitters.

LinearFlux Debuts HyperSonic 360 TWS Earbuds with Magnetic Wireless Charging Battery Case

November 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

LinearFlux Debuts HyperSonic 360 TWS Earbuds with Magnetic Wireless Charging Battery Case

LinearFlux, a mobile accessories company that specializes in battery packs and chargers, has been expanding its offerings with true wireless earbuds for active lifestyles. Now, the company announced their new HyperSonic 360 TWS design that combines a MagSafe-compatible magnetic wireless charging battery case for a total of 360+ hours of playtime. The interesting design offers the advantages a fully-featured battery pack with capacity display, safely holding the earbuds while recharging.

NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones

October 20, 2021 by Joao Martins

NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones

The NFC Forum latest Wireless Charging Technical Specification 2.0 allows for wireless charging by enabling a single antenna in an NFC-enabled device to manage both communications between the devices and charging. Users who need to charge low-power devices such as wireless earbuds, digital stylus pens, fitness trackers, and other small consumer products can now do so from NFC-enabled smartphones and other devices, just by placing both devices directly in contact.

American Furniture Retailer Lovesac Debuts Immersive Surround Sound Couch by Harman Kardon

October 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

American Furniture Retailer Lovesac Debuts Immersive Surround Sound Couch by Harman Kardon

The Lovesac Company, the home furnishing brand best known for its Sactionals, “The World’s Most Adaptable Couch,” announced the launch of Sactionals StealthTech Sound + Charge with immersive surround sound by Harman Kardon. This complete “under-the-couch” sound and haptics solution offers convenient wireless charging and is seamlessly embedded and hidden inside the endlessly adaptable Sactionals platform.

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