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Toshiba launches single-chip 15W wireless power receiver
Toshiba

Toshiba launches single-chip 15W wireless power receiver

Toshiba unveils industry's first wireless power receiver with 15W capacity, capable of charging devices faster than wired chargers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Innovators wanted for wireless charging contest
Semiconductors

Innovators wanted for wireless charging contest

The contest asks electronics experts and tinkerers alike to offer creative ways to incorporate wireless charging capabilities into products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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
Wireless Nation launches exclusive Netflix device
Digital Entertainment

Wireless Nation launches exclusive Netflix device

Wireless Nation launches NightShift, an exclusive Netflix device, to help New Zealand users save time, money and data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2015
Samsung's first wireless charger 'coming soon'
Samsung

Samsung's first wireless charger 'coming soon'

Samsung has released its first fast wireless charging pad in its online US store, stating it's compatible with Qi-enabled devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Qualcomm completes wireless charging first
Qualcomm

Qualcomm completes wireless charging first

Qualcomm has engineered a solution to allow wireless charging with metal exteriors, making it the first company to do so.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015

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Chatham Islands get new IoT network
Unified Communications

Chatham Islands get new IoT network

When world-leading IoT networks come to mind, you might not necessarily think of the Chatham Islands as having one of them.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses
Unified Communications

Bridging the gap: how to bring world-class fibre speeds to rural businesses

Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs
Unified Communications

SD-WAN provides effective, affordable uptime for SMBs

NZ firms swap costly fibre for diverse, agile 4G broadband solutions amidst rising demand for reliable connectivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced
Unified Communications

Who's the greatest NZ Internet provider of them all? Winners announced

​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand's best broadband provider. So who won?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Belkin ups its wireless charging game with IDT
Wireless Nation

Belkin ups its wireless charging game with IDT

Belkin launches universal wireless charger with IDT tech, supporting both Qi and PMA standards for seamless device charging.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Kickstarter for wireless iPhone charger gains momentum
Apple

Kickstarter for wireless iPhone charger gains momentum

Start-up Bench Soft's innovative wireless charger for iPhone 6 electrifies Kickstarter, hitting £10,000 goal in just 48 hours.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry
Wireless Nation

In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry

An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Wireless charging set to soar
Wireless Nation

Wireless charging set to soar

Wireless charging adoption for mobile devices is set to soar, with a fifth of wearables incorporating the technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Unified Communications

Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis

Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
Rumours fly about Microsoft's new Windows flagship phones
Unified Communications

Rumours fly about Microsoft's new Windows flagship phones

Microsoft's upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger
DataCentre infrastructure

World first: Solar wireless smartphone charger

MagSOL Labs unveils ESL, the pioneering solar-powered wireless phone charger, aiming to transform mobile charging globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
Satellite rev-up on way as Wireless Nation inks new deal
Space Technologies

Satellite rev-up on way as Wireless Nation inks new deal

Next-gen, high-speed services via satellite on the way after Wireless Nation signs deal with global satellite giant Gilat.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015