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Samsung unleashes Galaxy S 4 wireless charging kit in the US for $90

charger, charging, galaxys4, mobilepostcross, qi, samsung, wirelesscharging 6/07/2013 - GreenZoner egypt

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"><div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="EDIT Samsung Galaxy S 4 wireless charger" data-src-height="249" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/06/samsung-wireless-charger.jpg" /></div>Wireless charging sounds mighty convenient if you regularly deal with a jungle of wires, doesn't it? Samsung's wireless charging kit  for the S 4 is one option now that it's available in the US. It uses  the Qi wireless charging standard, so if you already have a Qi charger,  all you'll need to do is grab the backplate for $39.99. Otherwise, you  can also snag the charging pad for $49.99. Hit the source for more info  if you're convinced this is what you've been waiting for your whole S  4-using life. The components don't seem to be in stock right now -- we  couldn't add them to our cart -- but even if you get lucky, you might  want to hold off on clicking that Buy Now button until you've seen its alternatives.</div></div>

Samsung unleashes Galaxy S 4 wireless charging kit in the US for $90

Wireless charging sounds mighty convenient if you regularly deal with a jungle of wires, doesn't it? Samsung's wireless charging kit...

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PowerKiss joins Power Matters Alliance, plans to expand wireless charging standard in Europe

charging, mobilepostcross, pma, powerkiss, powermattersalliance, qi, WirelessPower 3/18/2013 - GreenZoner egypt

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="PowerKiss joins Power Matters Alliance, helps expand wireless charging standard in Europe" data-src-height="293" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/powerkiss.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Now might be the time to familiarize yourself with the Power Matters  Alliance (PMA). The industry's most recognizable standard, Qi, is facing serious competition from the PMA, which has garnered support from Duracell Powermat, AT&T, smartphone manufacturers such as BlackBerry and ZTE, and even Starbucks shops,  which have begun rolling out its wireless charging tech in certain  outlets. Beginning soon, you may be able to charge your compatible  smartphone at European McDonald's restaurants, too -- the food service  giant's support comes courtesy of Helsinki-based PowerKiss, which is now  ditching Qi in favor of the PMA. The move is arguably the Alliance's  most significant to date, and it could bring confidence to organizations  currently considering their own strategies.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <span>It's  unfortunate for consumers who may have recently invested in Qi, however  -- popular wireless charging spots in major European train stations, for  example, will be swapping out their infrastructure to support PMA.  According to PowerKiss founder Maija Itkonen, the decision was based on  the standard's new technology that enables individual charging sites to monitor usage trends and control consumption,  along with significant support from companies throughout the industry.  We've even heard speculation that Apple may soon announce support for  the PMA standard, though we remain skeptical. Regardless, this is a  major blow to Qi, though it could be a significant step forward for  consumers -- that $99 Powermat charging set might seem a more-reasonable  acquisition now.</span></div><div dir="ltr" id="pr_box_button" style="text-align: left;">Hide Press Release</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">   <strong>PowerKiss Aligns with the Power Matters Alliance</strong><br />   <br />   Helsinki, Finland -- March 13, 2013: PowerKiss, a pioneer and leader  in the field of wireless power, is joining the Power Matters Alliance  (PMA) - the world leading ecosystem for wireless power - in order to  ensure consumers enjoy a uniform wireless power experience in all the  venues they visit throughout their day. Global leaders - including  AT&T, Starbucks, Otterbox, IDT, TI, ZTE, and many others – have also  joined PMA in recent months.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">   "Consumers don't need a  standards war for wireless power – they need a dependable and uniform  experience," said Mats Wolontis, CEO, PowerKiss. "We believe that the  PMA is well placed to benefit consumers worldwide. PowerKiss' many years  of experience in offering wireless charging in public spaces is a  critical asset in the roll-out of such an ecosystem."</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">    PowerKiss recently announced that it will deploy wireless power in  select McDonald's restaurants in Europe. PowerKiss currently provides  over 1,000 wireless charging spots at locations across Europe, including  at leading train-stations such as London's Paddington and Paris' Gare  de Lyon stations, and at dozens of airports including in Barcelona,  Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Helsinki,  Liverpool, Lyon, Malaga, Manchester, Newcastle, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm  and Tenerife. The company plans to upgrade its existing and future  installations to PMA compliance.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">   "Our decision to become PMA  members was based on several factors," said Maija Itkonen, CMO and  Founder of PowerKiss. "The PMA system has a unique layer of 'Telco  Grade' intelligence that allows venues to monitor the health, usage and  policies of all their charging spots. Secondly, we believe the PMA now  enjoys the momentum and the necessary investment from major industry  players to bring wireless power to life for consumers. This makes PMA a  natural choice for PowerKiss. Finally, PMA offers a trusted and truly  open framework that everyone can feel comfortable adopting."</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">    "I want to welcome PowerKiss to the PMA" said Ron Resnick, Executive  Director of the PMA. "PMA was founded to unite the wireless power  industry behind a common ecosystem and standard. It is gratifying to see  this coming to fruition. Consumers deserve to know that a device that  can be charged at Madison Square Garden will also charge at their local  coffee shop, airport or salon. At first approximation PMA is used in  100% of all wireless charging spots in the Americas – and with the  support of PowerKiss, PMA is now on track to reproduce this success  across Europe as well."</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">   About PowerKiss Ltd.<br />   PowerKiss  Ltd provides integrated wireless charging solutions, which aim to  release people from the inconvenience of charging cables, power sockets  and empty batteries. PowerKiss is found in cafés, restaurants, hotels  and airports around the world and has become a forefront player in the  rapidly growing wireless charging industry. The company is headquartered  in Helsinki, Finland. Please find out more at www.powerkiss.com.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">      About the Power Matters Alliance PMA was founded by Powermat  Technologies and Procter & Gamble in 2012. Google's Vint Cerf – one  of the fathers of the Internet – is its Honorary Chairman, and its board  includes AT&T, Duracell, Starbucks and the US Government's Energy  Star and Federal Communications Commission (both non-voting). A wide  array of PMA-compliant products are available at leading retailers, and  compatible 'wireless charging spots' have been installed at leading  airports, stadiums, restaurants, gyms and hair salons. Membership of the  PMA is open to all, and its technical specifications are </div></div>

PowerKiss joins Power Matters Alliance, plans to expand wireless charging standard in Europe

Now might be the time to familiarize yourself with the Power Matters Alliance (PMA). The industry's most recognizable standard, Qi, i...

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94Fifty smart basketball can tell when you've got game, teaches when you don't

94fifty, Android, app, ball, basketball, bluetooth, infomotionsports, ios, qi, sports 2/28/2013 - GreenZoner egypt

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" />                                     <div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="94Fifty smart basketball proves you've got game, teaches when you don't" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/94fifty-basketball.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Everyday street basketball  players (and would-be pros) don't have many tools to quantify their  progress. InfoMotion Sports thinks they're owed more than just a pat on  the back, so it's bringing its 94Fifty smart basketball to everyday hoop  fans. Like the existing model for teams, sensors inside the amateur  basketball detect the forces involved in a dribble or shot, relaying  details such as the throw angle or power through Bluetooth; Android and  iOS apps will be available out of the gate. The stats are for more than  just bragging rights, too. InfoMotion's custom software centers on  training sessions and competitions, including challenges from seasoned  veterans. No matter how hard they play, owners will just have to rest  the ball on a Qi wireless charging  pad at the end of a session. InfoMotion Sports' $295 asking price will  be steep when the 94Fifty arrives in the summer -- but it may be one of  the better options for amateurs who want to improve the finer points of  their game without donning a uniform.</div></div>

94Fifty smart basketball can tell when you've got game, teaches when you don't

Everyday street basketball players (and would-be pros) don't have many tools to quantify their ...

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Nexus 4 Wireless Charger hands-on

google, hands-on, lg, mobilepostcross, nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 4 Wireless Charger, nexus4, Nexus4WirelessCharger, Play Store, playstore, qi, wireless charger, wireless power, WirelessCharger, WirelessPower 2/18/2013 - GreenZoner egypt

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" />                                   <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Nexus 4 Wireless Charger handson" data-src-height="465" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesschargerlead01.jpg" /></div>Palm's Touchstone dock immediately came to mind when we first saw LG's Nexus 4 Wireless Charger last fall (now available for $60 in the Play Store).  Both devices are circular, with a micro-USB port in back and a slanted  front surface on which to rest the phone. That's where the similarities  end -- while the Touchstone is cylindrical and uses a proprietary  wireless charging system, the Nexus 4 Wireless Charger is larger,  spherical and Qi-compatible.  Another major difference is that Palm's dock uses magnets to line up  and secure the handset, and LG's accessory relies solely on the friction  between a rubber ring and the glass back of Google's flagship phone. Design-wise the Nexus 4 Wireless Charger looks similar to a smaller Nexus Q cut in half, down to the matching recessed square connector cutout.<br /><div class="post-gallery"><h3 class="title"><strong>Nexus 4 Wireless Charger hands-on</strong></h3><ol style="text-align: left;"><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger01_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li></ol><ul class="thumbs"><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger02_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger03_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger05_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger04_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li><li class="thumb" data-count="18">    <img height="400" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/nexus4wirelesscharger07_95x95.jpg" width="400" />  </li>See all photos</ul></div>In the box you'll find a 5V 1.8A AC adapter (vs. 1.2A for the  one supplied with the Nexus 4) along with a micro-USB cable (longer  than the one provided with the handset). The manual warns to "use only  the power adapter and micro-USB cable that come with your Nexus 4  Wireless Charger", but we didn't have any trouble with other USB power  sources beyond longer charging times. We tested the dock with the Nexus  4, Droid DNA, Lumia 920 and Lumia 822 (with the optional Wireless Charging Cover) -- basically, LG's accessory provides the same experience as Nokia's Wireless Charging Plate  ($50), which is also Qi-compatible. The $10 difference buys you a  matching design and a spare USB power adapter and micro-USB cable  (Nokia's plate comes with a proprietary AC adapter). It takes about 4  hours to fully charge Google's flagship phone using wireless power --  check out the gallery above for some action shots.<br />           </div></div>