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From Touchstone to flashpoint: the wireless charging standards war
Would you like to charge gadgets simply by placing them on a surface? You're not alone: since Palm introduced the Touchstone wireless charging dock in 2009, companies have been trying to commercialize inductive charging solutions for a variety of devices, from smartphones to automobiles. Today, however, there are a number of competing standards, each incompatible with the others. Here, we'll keep track of the battle, including new developments in inductive charging technology, until we can proclaim a victor.
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December 12, 2013
There's a new name in wireless charging: Rezence
Alliance for Wireless Power introduces a brand name for certified devices
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October 11, 2013
Orée puts the stone in Touchstone with a wireless charger made from marble
Wooden trackpad continues startup's obsession with natural construction
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November 16, 2012
Wireless charging standard Qi fights Google, Starbucks, compatibility hiccups
With competitor PMA on Qi's heels, who will win the race to charge tomorrow's phones?
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November 13, 2012
Droid DNA unveiled: Verizon's first 1080p phone will cost $199 on November 21st, pre-orders begin today
America's undisputed new spec champion has arrived
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October 29, 2012
Google, AT&T, and Starbucks join Powermat-backed wireless charging alliance
Starbucks to pilot Duracell Powermat chargers in Boston stores
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September 12, 2012
Phil Schiller sees no need for NFC or wireless charging, Lightning connector to be used 'for many years'
In an interview with AllThingsD following today's media event, Phil Schiller shed some light on why Apple chose to keep NFC out of the latest iPhone, and why the company opted for a new dock connector over the old 30-pin alternative.