
Skiva’s StandCharger is a 7 Port USB charger which delivers high power output of 84W/16.8A (2.4A per port). It is designed to charge up to seven power hungry tablets, smartphones and other USB devices. Fan-less design makes StandCharger the only universal USB powerhouse charging station in the market which delivers 84 Watt of massive output […]

On April 14, 2014 entrepreneurs Michael Goyack and Lance Wu will launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for QiPack, a brand new inductive charging pad that allows mobile users to wirelessly charge their phone or tablet. Qi, pronounced “chee,” is the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) standard for wireless, or inductive, charging which allows mobile users […]

Smartphone manufacturers will need to decide on a single standard battery charger for mobile devices, according to a provisional European law. The European Parliament has created an outline agreement for a single charger that its members will vote upon in March, which could potentially lead to the law being implemented as early as 2017. The […]

Accessory maker Snow Lizard Products are developing a waterproof, rugged iPhone 4/4S case that features a battery pack that is recharged by solar power. The company has opted to fund the project through Kickstarter, hoping that outdoor sports enthusiasts who would need a case that combined extra power and rugged endurance. Called the Aqua Tek […]

The Powertrekk portable fuel cell charger, that first surfaced as a working concept will become available this Spring for $229. The unit is the world’s first solution of its kind and offers instant charging for mobile devices over USB. The Powertrekk uses water to create hydrogen, which is then converted into electricity making it particularly […]

Apple has introduced a microUSB-to-dock connector in its UK store in order to comply with European Union regulations that mandate a standard charger for all cell phones sold in EU and related countries. The connector works with both third party micro-USB cables that connect to computers, or to chargers that can utilize microUSB connections. The […]

ThinkGeek is offering an AC outlet that doubles as a USB charger. The Fastmac U-Socket incorporates two USB connectors into a standard two-plug AC outlet. Using it, any USB powered device, including an iPhone 4, can be connected and charged without a dedicated adapter. The U-Socket embeds two five-volt 2.1 amp powered USB ports alongside […]

Duracell has introduced a new myGrid USB Charger that is compatible with the company’s own myGrid wireless charging pad. The charger uses a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that recharges the batteries of other devices such as cellphones, e-readers and tablets through a USB port. Cellphone batteries are claimed to be boosted by up to four hours, […]

Kensington has announced new case and car charger for the iPad. For the iPad, Kensington offers the PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock ($130), an all-in-one design that adds a battery and a three-position kickstand, along with protective casing and dock abilities. The built-in 4400mAh battery is claimed to provide up to five extra […]
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