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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Fujitsu developing more efficient wireless charging
Wireless charging is a technology which has never really quite worked the way we would all want it to. Well, Fujitsu is looking to change all that, with today’s announcement of what they are calling “compact, high-efficiency wireless charging systems.”
The system will utilize magnetic resonance-based technologies, which can recharge multiple devices at the same time. Not only that, Fujitsu is boasting that it offers the ability to design charging systems in 1/150th the time currently required.
If this technology is practical and affordable, it could revolutionize the way we charge mobile devices. A single unit could be used to charge an entire household’s mobile devices, or could be built into airplanes and buses for free, wireless charging of all electronics. We will definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for more on this one, so stay tuned.
Fujitsu developing more efficient wireless charging
Android having a big effect on automotive infotainment, according to iSuppli
Market research firm iSuppli has released a report regarding the impact smartphones have had on automotive infotainment, a term describing their use as both a tool for information, such as maps and navigation, and entertainment, such as music and video playback.
The firm notes that Google’’s implementation of free, high-quality navigation for Android has had a significant impact on the GPS industry, resulting in the lowering of prices on units across the board. They also mention that smartphone platforms, such as Android, have revolutionized the way music is listened to in the car, including the deployment of Internet radio services like Pandora.
According to iSuppli, we might even see Android and other mobile platforms being built right into vehicle dashboards, providing free and accurate navigation right on board.
Continue after the break for the full presser:
Android having a big effect on automotive infotainment, according to iSuppli