Belkin to release cable-free wireless charging tech this year

Belkin to release cable-free wireless charging tech this year

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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/belkin-to-release-cable-free-wireless-charging-tech-this-year/

For all the "wireless charging" tech available, there are still a lot of power cables slithering throughout homes. Even wireless charging stations require a cord. That's what makes the impending arrival of over-the-air wireless charging, which sends power without a cable or pad, exciting. Thus far, the technology has been limited to commercial uses in the US, but Belkin is expected to release a true wireless charging product for individuals this year.

California-headquartered Belkin offers a variety of consumer tech, including wireless charging standsĀ supporting Apple MagSafe and speakers. On Wednesday, it announced a partnership with Wi-Charge to create consumer products that support over-the-air charging. The Israel-based company says its technology uses infrared beams to send up to 1 W of power to devices within a range of up to 40 feet.