Samsung's wireless charging pad available for pre-order at $70

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 12:42

Samsung introduced a fast wireless charging pad with the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ that takes advantage of the smartphones new, speedier Qi charging spec.

Daimler and Qualcomm to develop in-car tech, wireless charging

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:01

Carmaker Daimler on Saturday announced a partnership with mobile technologies company Qualcomm Inc. to explore wireless recharging of mobile phones in cars as well as recharging of electric cars without cables.

Soon, automatic charging system that slithers to cars like 'solid metal snake'

Last Updated: Friday, January 2, 2015, 10:40

Researchers are working on an automatic car charging system that would slithers from the wall on its own and connect to a Model S like 'solid metal snake.'

Now, charge your Galaxy Note 3 with wireless-charging cover!

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:27

A new wireless-charging cover lets Galaxy Note 3 owners charge their device via a Qi-compatible charging pad.

Apple iPad explodes in Oz Vodafone store

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 19:21

An Apple iPad has reportedly burst into flames, while being demoed at a Vodafone store in Australia.

Soon, cell phones that recharge themselves in seconds

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:46

Scientists have designed a novel super-capacitor that could help develop cell phones that recharge themselves in seconds and work for weeks.

Soon, mobiles that can charge in seconds and work for weeks

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:41

Researchers have invented a novel supercapacitor design which raised the possibilities of developing solar cells that produce electricity 24 by 7, not just when the sun is shining and mobile phones with built-in power cells that recharge in seconds and work for weeks between charges.

New device to charge cellphones with car batteries

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 19:08

A new device that uses the energy stored in car batteries to power cellphones and other appliances has been developed.

Soon, charging phones may be as easy as a walk in the park

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 21:25

A normal shoe dissipates energy as heat when it hits the ground. This technology uses thin stretchable generators to turn mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Soon, charging phones may be as easy as a walk in the park

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 19:23

Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute`s Biomimetics lab have built electric generators that can harness the energy of movements such as running and walking, which they hope will soon be able to power personal devices.