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AT&T, Google, and Starbucks join the Power Matters Alliance

, Oct 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Power Matters Alliance, which is a wireless power standards group formed by Duracell's Powermat and Procter & Gamble (parent company of Duracell), is aiming to create wireless power standards for smartphones and other devices under the IEEE's guidelines. Big companies such as AT&T, Google, and Starbucks have signed up and are now backing the group. Read The Full Story

Duracell Powermat unveils 24 Hour Power System

, Jun 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Wireless charging is still a cumbersome affair, requiring separate cases and adds-ons to make the magic happen. That’s still a problem with Powermat’s new products, but the company is trying to make things easier in remote locations with the Wireless Power Nation initiative. In addition to the new charging case and portable battery backup, the company will be integrating power mats into different locations. Read The Full Story

Duracell 5 Hour Portable Charger Review

, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [4]

Our pockets, bags and purses are laden with electronic gadgets, each demanding their time at the mains power teat. Smartphones, PMPs, ereaders, sat-nav units, Bluetooth headsets, portable games consoles… get your recharge schedule wrong, and your days are punctuated with the staccato chiming of a dozen devices each frantically signaling their imminent demise. Into the breach wades Duracell, with the bluntly titled 5 Hour Mobile Phone and MP3 Portable USB Charger. The promise is an extra jolt of runtime while you’re on the move; as for whether it delivers, check out the full SlashGear review.

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Pure Energy Solutions Wildcharge Pads

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pure Energy Solutions' technology was used within Duracell pads a year ago, but now they are selling them directly to consumers. These WildCharge mats come in different two different sizes and are capable of charging cellphones by laying them on the mat. A unique back cover that fits around the device will be required for the unit to charge like all pads before this one. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm, Powermat & Duracell team on wireless charging

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Wireless charging has long been a possibility but not an entirely straightforward one, but that could change if Qualcomm has its way. The chip company has announced alliances with Duracell and Powermat to explore new wireless charging technologies and potentially establish an industry alliance to push a power standard. Read The Full Story

The World is Ending – Kids Don’t Want Toys for Christmas

, Oct 25th 2010 Discuss [8]

The most recent Duracell Toy Report suggests that kids don't have no mo love for the Nerfs and Legos of our childhood. I say yours and mine because I'm relatively young for the world and I only got my first computer when I was in my teenage years, and I know the majority of the people on the internet still are people my age. I enjoyed action figures. According to Duracell, kids have switched over to Apple gadgets, Playstations, and Harry Potter video games. Read The Full Story

Duracell portable universal netbook charger is under $50

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

I bet there are many people out there who would like to have two chargers for their netbook. With two chargers, you can leave one at the house and one at the office and not have to fiddle with plugging and unplugging them each time you go to one place or the other. Read The Full Story

Duracell expands compatibility for MyGrid charging kit

, Jun 25th 2010 Discuss [1]

Last September we got our hands on the MyGrid wireless charging system from Duracell. The system is very similar to other wireless charging solutions on the market from WildCharge and others. Read The Full Story

Duracell Smart Power Products Review

, Sep 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

There’s still some way to go before we can recharge our gadgets while they’re still in our pockets, but if the thought of plugging in your iPhone pains you then Duracell’s Smart Power system may go some way in helping. Based on a conductive charging pad which demands only that you sit a gadget on top in order to rejuice it, Duracell claim it’s a new stab at freedom from the regular grid; SlashGear cleared some desk-space to find out whether that was true.

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SlashGear Week in Review – Week 34 2009

, Aug 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Here we go again with another week in review for your perusal. A mystery Android-powered MID tipped up this week looking very much like those renderings of the Apple tablet to my eyes. It's cool to see android showing up on so many devices. Logitech unveiled an update to the coolest racing wheel ever, the G25, called simply enough the G27. The new wheel promises more accurate force feedback effects and keeps with the slick clutch and gated shifter we loved from the G25. Read The Full Story

Duracell Plans on Making a Lasting Impression With New Smart Power Line

, Aug 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

Duracell launched something new today, and we're pretty sure you'll be excited about it. It's called the Duracell Smart Power Initiative, and it's broadening the company's outlook on life, and what you can spend your money on. While the needs of consumers change, especially the way that they power their electronics, Duracell realized that they needed to change too, and it's looking like they are on the right track. They've come up with some pretty handy stuff, and while it's not necessarily revolutionary for the times, it is for the company. And plus, the mobility it provides may just be attractive enough to entice some long-term commitments. We're definitely ready to tie the knot. Read The Full Story