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Just about every mobile gadget we use charges via a USB port. It doesn’t matter if you use Android, the iPhone, or something else altogether, all of these gadgets use a USB cord and adapter that plugs into a wall outlet. If you use multiple devices is very easy to run out of outlets in your room or office to charge your portable devices at the end of the day.

We’ve seen AC outlets that feature integrated USB ports in the past. Newer Technology has announced the next generation Power2U AC/USB in-wall charging solution. This charging solution is a new outlet that requires you to remove your existing outlet in the wall and place the new outlet in its stead.

The Power2U device has two traditional AC outlets designed for use in the US and a pair of USB ports built right in. The USB ports now have tamper-resistant receptacles with little doors that slide down over the top to keep children from poking things into USB ports. You should be able to plug-in two USB charging devices and two standard AC outlet devices into the same outlet.

The new generation outlets also now come in a 20 amp rated unit along with the original 15 amp rated unit. Newer Technology says that the 20 amp model is designed for both residential and commercial, hospitality, education, and municipal applications. Both the 15 amp and 20 amp models are UL listed in featuring Smart Power functionality that only provides the power required by the device attached to the outlet or USB socket. The USB ports also automatically turn themselves off when the cable is removed. The outlet is now available in white, white, ivory, and light almond. The 15 amp model is available for $29.95 and the 20 amp model is available for $39.95.

[via Newer Technology]

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So, you are armed to the teeth with the latest gizmos and gadgets whenever you travel, and have the chance to “show off” to your mates as well as travel companions on just how there is a gizmo for everything, but the major drawback to all of these electronics devices would be battery life – or rather, the limited juice that each battery carries. This would more often than not translate to a slew of chargers that you have to tote around, which will definitely weigh you down whenever you travel. Perhaps it is time for a paradigm shift, as you might need to call upon reserves of emergency power during certain situations, and this is where the new Trent Travelpak and Travelpak+ come in handy.

Regardless of whether you are a business or leisure traveler, both the Travelpak and Travelpak+ will be able to work nicely together, where your eyes are greeted by a sleek, compact design alongside a powerful battery, with the Travelpak maxing out at 4000mAh while the Travelpak+ has a 7000mAh charge. These two gizmos will most probably be able to ensure that all USB-based devices, ranging from smartphones to tablets will be able to remain fully charged, without having to consume more precious space in your travel luggage.

There is an integrated AC adapter and dual USB ports on both the Trent Travelpak and Travelpak+ which will conveniently offer users the freedom to leave all other chargers back home, as this seems to be the only charger that you need to pack whenever you hit the road. The Travelpak and Travelpak+’s integrated AC Adapter will boast of passthrough charging technology, and in plain English, that would mean you can juice up a couple of USB-based devices thanks to its 1A and 2.1A ports, as the battery pack remains plugged into an outlet that is being charged up for the next day. Other than that, there are 4 ambient LED status indicator lights which can also function as a nightlight which can be toggled on and off.

Those who want the Trent Travelpak will have to fork out $44.95 for it, while the Travelpak+ is going for a slightly higher price at $54.95, which could very well be worth every additional penny since it carries nearly double the battery capacity.

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Being a smartphone owner these days means you’ll most likely have to keep your device connected to its charger when you’re home, in your car and sometimes, when you visit someone else’s home. Keeping your battery charged at an acceptable level is something we all constantly worry about, but a new device will hopefully have you worrying a little bit less, that is, as long as you have friends around with charged devices.

The ChargeBite is a charger that doesn’t have you relying on an electrical outlet in order to get your charging needs. Instead, it features three 30-pin docks to suck the power out of other iOS devices in order to help keep yours charged. Think of it as the modern day version of walking over to a neighbor’s house to ask for a cup of sugar. (more…)

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Wireless charging has been an idea that was thrown around by many quarters for some time already, although it has not really caught on. Smartphones are the primary devices that support wireless charging capability, and for obvious reasons, too. After all, a smartphone is a device that we more or less tend to use up its supply of power each day, and will need to find a power outlet to plug in the charger and juice it up, and tablets come a close second. Well, wireless charging capability on select smartphones has been introduced in the past, but South Korean consumer electronics giant LG has decided to spruce things up a bit with wireless charging by introducing the LG WCP-300, and has attached the title of the “world’s smallest wireless charger” to it at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, where it measures a mere 6.9cm in diameter.

At that particular size, is it no wonder that the WCP-300 deserves its “title”? Specially designed to carry portability in mind, the LG WCP-300 might be small, but it sure as heck carries plenty of bite. Do not be fooled by its relatively diminutive size, as the charging area on the LG WCP-300 is actually 1.7 times wider compared to LG’s previous generation wireless charger. This new LG WCP-300 will also play nice with a standard 5-pin micro-USB charger, helping deliver the highest level of charging performance as well as user convenience.

Just how does the LG WCP-300 work? For starters, it will make use of electromagnetic induction technology, and will obviously have Qi certification thanks to the Wireless Power Consortium. Electromagnetic induction helps produce a magnetic field which will in turn, generate an electric current that juices up your device’s batteries when placed on the charging pad. As long as your device supports the Qi standard, it is good to go.

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With 4 AA batteries, you can charge your iPhone or Android smartphone with Buffalo’s new mobile battery charger “BSMPB05BK” anytime.
It’s a very compact, portable small stick, so you can take it with you in your pocket or bag very easily.
Size is 42.4mm x 100.7mm × 23.9mm.
It will be out in late February.