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2021-09-01 Science & Technology

The end of the charger? Wireless charging room could deliver electricity through the AIR to any laptop, tablet or phone without the need for plugs and cables

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-09-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 a charger would be cheaper than building a 10x10 room

Posted by Mercutio 2021-09-01 07:39|| 2021-09-01 07:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Something tells me we are going to hear of multiple complaints [and lawsuits] of health issues caused by all this wireless charging one day.

Posted by Dron66046 2021-09-01 07:48|| 2021-09-01 07:48|| Front Page Top

#3 When theory and observation collide: Can non-ionizing radiation cause cancer?

Posted by Skidmark 2021-09-01 07:56|| 2021-09-01 07:56|| Front Page Top

#4 Weren't the Cubans testing that on our boys in Havana?

Posted by Procopius2k 2021-09-01 08:47|| 2021-09-01 08:47|| Front Page Top

#5 That's why I sleep in a Faraday Cage

Posted by Frank G 2021-09-01 10:38|| 2021-09-01 10:38|| Front Page Top

#6 Don't know yet if this system would play too well with medical devices, either. That remains to be seen.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2021-09-01 11:33|| 2021-09-01 11:33|| Front Page Top

#7 And what's wrong with wires? They can be incredibly handy if you need to strangle someone. Leave the charger in the socket I'll bet no CSI will think it was that wire.

Posted by Dron66046 2021-09-01 11:40|| 2021-09-01 11:40|| Front Page Top

#8 On second thought, a pcharger wire's useless for that. I can only vouch for 1.0 sqmm PVC coated. Disregard.

Posted by Dron66046 2021-09-01 11:45|| 2021-09-01 11:45|| Front Page Top

#9 They should build drywall with faraday cages built on the backside. It wouldn't provide 100% coverage but I bet there would be a market. Quickly turn one room into a faraday cage. Or sell sound-proof faraday cages to put your electronics in when not in use.

Posted by ruprecht 2021-09-01 11:52|| 2021-09-01 11:52|| Front Page Top

#10 This is just a bigger charger. Costs a lot more to replace when it breaks.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-09-01 13:53|| 2021-09-01 13:53|| Front Page Top

#11 That's why I sleep in a Faraday Cage

How long?

Posted by Skidmark 2021-09-01 15:17|| 2021-09-01 15:17|| Front Page Top

#12 ^ Until they let him out.

Posted by SteveS 2021-09-01 15:26|| 2021-09-01 15:26|| Front Page Top

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