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Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first

Wireless Nation

Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first

UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

Global Stories

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Explainer: The digital shock that ended Sanity's reign

Partner Programmes

Explainer: The digital shock that ended Sanity's reign

Once a 400-store giant of CDs and DVDs, Sanity has shrunk to a regional chain as downloads, streaming and rising costs reshape retail.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

Digital Entertainment

4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

As streaming services, sporting events and movies are stepping up their HD game, shipping of TVs that support the 4K UHD format are rising in kind.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Panasonic puts freeze on data center storage with Facebook technology

Panasonic puts freeze on data center storage with Facebook technology

Panasonic and Facebook have collaborated on a new 'freeze-ray' cold storage solution they say will reduce data center costs and energy use.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016

Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...

Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...

With the new patch 1.75 installed Sony's PlayStation 4 finally becomes a fully-fledged Blu-ray player capable of playing Blu-ray 3D movies.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014

Document Management

Company profile - Primera

Primera, leading in global CD/DVD production, partners with Region4 for exclusive distribution in New Zealand and Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Sep 2007