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DoCoMo Ultra-Rapid rechargeable battery powers up
CEATEC 2011: Pictures of the new tech 5 October 2011 7:48 GMT TweetJapanese mobile giant DoCoMo is showing off its Ultra-Rapid battery solution over in Tokyo at the CEATEC expo, one that it states offers a charge time of just 10 minutes.
The system works through a battery case, rather than directly to the...
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iDapt i1 goes green for gadget charging
Power without costing the earth 26 July 2011 11:19 GMT TweetThe UK apparently wastes around £900 million a year powering gadgets that are fully charged (with Mrs Pocket-lint accounting for roughly a third of this) so iDapt has done something to cut the cost to our wallets, and Mother Nature's health, by unveiling...
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Orange Sound out eco Glastonbury phone charging
Sound Charge prototype announced 20 June 2011 10:31 GMT TweetIf you see a chap walking around the fields of the Glastonbury festival this week with a weird looking pocket on the front of his t-shirt showing off his mobile phone, don't mock him for being a nerd - applaud him for his dedication to mother earth.
For...
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TomTom to power connected car with High Speed Multi-Charger
"up to four times faster" 18 April 2011 12:26 GMT TweetThe age of the connected car cometh, and as such TomTom is attempting to stay in the running with the launch of the High Speed Multi-Charger.
The new TomTom charger is able to power-up three devices in your car, "up to four times faster... -
iDapt i4 brightens up your charging hassles
Snazzy colour options added to this handy charging station 26 October 2010 16:49 GMT TweetThe iDapt i4, the latest desktop charging station, in iDapt's armoury has been given a fresh range of new colour options, so you should have no problems matching it with your work station.
In case you're unaware, the iDapt i4 is a multiple-charging...
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Magellan ToughCase: Toughen up your delicate iPhone
Hi-tech casing for your iPhone 3GS 30 June 2010 12:00 GMT TweetThe problem with smartphones, especially smartphones like the iPhone that costs a few hundred quid even for the old 3GS model, is that you're always scared that you're going to break it.
You wince every time it slips from your grasp and that...
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Win one of five Duracell Instant Chargers
Power hungry 19 April 2010 15:15 GMT TweetPocket-lint has teamed up with Duracell to bring you the chance of winning one of five Duracell USB Instant Chargers, ideal for charging your phone when out and about, as the newly shaped range "couples supreme performance with cutting edge design".
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5 technologies that will no longer exist in 2015
FUTURE WEEK: Our bucket list for the gadget world 2 April 2010 15:00 GMT TweetWelcome again to Future Week on Pocket-lint. As much fun as it is looking at all sorts of interesting gadgets and services that could be ready in 5 years' time, now is the moment to spare a few thoughts for those that will have dropped off the map....
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iDAPT i2 and i3 charging systems arrive in UK
Cheap and cheerful charging mat 18 February 2010 16:28 GMT TweetThere are several problems with wireless charging mats, like Powermat's. For starters, they're expensive. They also have limited device support, and you often have to swap out the backplate of the device for a heavier custom one.
But if you...
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Solar-powered Freeloader Pico launches for green gadgeteers
Small, cheap and light 10 February 2010 12:38 GMT TweetA small, light and cheap solar charger has launched from Solar Technology that is capable of charging a range of gadgets on the go.
The Pico captures and transforms the power of the sun into free battery juice for all your gadgets and... -
Wrist-based Powerstrap offers charging on the go
Wearable charger for out and about gadget juice 8 January 2010 15:42 GMT TweetA new wearable charger has launched with the announcement the Powerstrap will be available in the UK this month.
From Orca Global Trading, it's described as a powerful wrist strap made up from a series of batteries to keep users fully charged... -
Orange offers Case Mate Fuel Lite for iPhone
Charging case is operator exclusive 9 December 2009 15:24 GMT TweetOrange has announced it will soon be offering the Case Mate Fuel Lite as a high street exclusive, describing it as an "attractive, protective, soft-touch case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS with a built-in battery charger".
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GEAR4 PowerPad wireless iPhone charger review
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Chirpy chirpy charging
19 November 2009 9:00 GMT
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With wireless charging being the current crazy, its no surprise to see GEAR4 putting forward a solution for the iPhone.
The unit consists for two elements, the first is the inductive charging pad, on which you'll have to place you iPhone. The...
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Messless charging station review
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Will this keep your gadget life running?
11 November 2009 9:00 GMT
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Gadgets are great, but giving over half the sockets in your house to keep you digital life on track does start to grate. When you have to add the family's gadget's too, it gets a little overwhelming, and a little wirey. There are a burgeoning number...
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Nokia issues charger recall
"Electric shock hazard" warning for this year's products 9 November 2009 10:17 GMT TweetNokia has issued a product recall for certain Nokia-branded chargers made by third-party manufacturer BYD, offering free replacements to consumers affected.
The charger exchange program encompasses the AC-3E and AC-3U models, manufactured...
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