Wireless charging, while convenient, is less efficient than wired charging, wasting significant energy and contributing to environmental waste. It can also pose risks to phone batteries and medical devices.
NuCurrent demonstrated a prototype Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses charging wirelessly via NFC, potentially enabling slimmer designs by eliminating the need for bulky pogo pins. This tech could lead to more fashionable and diverse smartglasses in the future.
The Baseus AM52 10,000mAh Qi2 power bank, praised for its fast wireless and wired charging and built-in USB-C cable, is now available for $42.99 with exclusive code THEVERGECODE on Amazon. It also features a soft-touch magnetic connection to prevent scratching iPhones.
Anker's 3-in-1 wireless charging station for iPhone, Apple Watch, and earbuds is on sale for $104.99 ($45 off) at major retailers, offering fast Qi2.2 charging, a foldable design, and an included 45W USB-C charger.
