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Disclaimer: The title of the article on Engaget's website is edited every time I visit the article. First time I read it, the article said up to 20ft away. A day later it said 30ft. Now it says 15ft. Just take it with a gain of salt please...

 

New "router" device claims it can wirelessly power devices.

 

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"Wireless charging hasn't really set the world on fire.

Energous is one of a handful of companies hoping to change that. It claims its technology can charge your phone and wearable from up to 15 feet away, no wires required."

 

"It works using a mix of RF, Bluetooth and a lot of patent-pending technology. The transmitter is where most of the magic happens. It communicates with and locates compatible devices using low-energy Bluetooth. Once they've established contact with a device, they send out focused RF signals on the same bands as WiFi that are then absorbed and converted into DC power by a tiny chip embedded in the device. These transmitters can be built into household appliances, TVs, speakers and standalone "energy routers."

 

"The company is making moves to attract partners, like joining the Power Matters Alliance as chair of its new "uncoupled power" working group, and adding respected engineer Martin Cooper -- aka the father of the cellphone -- to its board of advisors. Nonetheless, if, how and when WattUp will roll out is down to Energous' partners. The company will need a big-name manufacturer to sign up for the tech, and until that happens, it's unlikely to take off in a massive way. Should that happen, though, the potential is huge. Imagine toys that never run out of power; wearables you never need to take off; energy routers built into every home appliance or light fitting. The future for Energous could be bright, but it doesn't have to persuade you or I; it needs to persuade the companies that manufacture our devices."

 

Original Article taken from www.engadget.com. I, by no means own this article or any information it contains.

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Okay now we're getting ridiculous with high-power radiation in such close proximity to ourselves.

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Is Engadget's mobile site broken for anyone else? Some of the text is being cut off.

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Is Engadget's mobile site broken for anyone else? Some of the text is being cut off.

Yeah it's messed up for me as well

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Can I get cancer from this too?

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I agree with everyone else. Sounds dangerous.

 

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Can I get cancer from this too?

You can get cancer from literally anything, so yes.

 

I really doubt it will increase the risk of getting cancer by any meaningful number though.

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Can i shock someone with the enrgy 20feet away too ? :D

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Is Engadget's mobile site broken for anyone else? Some of the text is being cut off.

ALL mobile sites are stupid, just make sure the desktop version works on mobile devices.

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ALL mobile sites are stupid, just make sure the desktop version works on mobile devices.

That's harder to code for a perfectly responsive site

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Okay now we're getting ridiculous with high-power radiation in such close proximity to ourselves.

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ALL mobile sites are stupid, just make sure the desktop version works on mobile devices.

Nope they are different and need different designs.

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That's harder to code for a perfectly responsive site

the only problems I ever have with the desktop versions on Android is the occasional Java or Flash requirement for videos or advertisements (I don't really give a fuck if the ads can't load though).

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Nope they are different and need different designs.

well ALL mobile sites have stupid designs then. But as far as I care, mobile is just a smaller screen and that's how it should be considered.

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wow, the title is the only typed thing in this post and it somehow managed to mess up. its 30 not 20ft :v

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well ALL mobile sites have stupid designs then. But as far as I care, mobile is just a smaller screen and that's how it should be considered.

Have you used the mobile version for LTT it's different.

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sounds like cancer

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Have you used the mobile version for LTT it's different.

Its cancer

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Its cancer

Really I thought it's really nice.

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Okay now we're getting ridiculous with high-power radiation in such close proximity to ourselves.

except that kind of radiation has not been proven to affect us.

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Thats it I'm putting on my tinfoil hat and going into my bunker

might not want to bring that rig with you, it does radatie all kinds things.

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Really I thought it's really nice.

It does work smoothly but its not pleasent to look at and has less function than the normal site

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It does work smoothly but its not pleasent to look at and has less function than the normal site

That pic you posted when you quoted me what is it? I can't load it

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