News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by ryukafalz on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @04:20PM (#34238233)
Oh this is exciting!

What I really hope to see is a lapdock using this tech. I have a few lapdocks (basically laptop-shaped docks for your phone) and the most annoying thing about them is dealing with the short USB-C cable you need to plug your phone in. This would open the door to wireless charging from an arm that extends from the side; if you combine that with a wireless display standard (Miracast is the main non-Apple one these days though it's not well-supported) you could have a completely wireless lapdock that still charges your phone while you use it.

Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by ThePowerOfFuet on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @02:26AM (#34243029)
Just plug a cable in! You get Ethernet and real high-bandwidth video and high-current charging and audio and PCIe (Thunderbolt) and and and.