Energizer working on wireless charging sleeve for iPhone and Blackberry

Now that a standard for wireless charging has been finalized, wireless charging is on the way, and it might even be here sooner than expected. The Wireless Power Consortium has stated that the Qi standard is ready to be built into hardware, and Energizer is working on a charging sleeve for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, plus the Blackberry 8900, with versions of the sleeves expected in the fall.

The Qi standard is limited to 5W at the moment, which limits it to charging cell phones and MP3 players, but the Wireless Power Consortium is working on a more powerful version that could also charge notebooks and other larger devices. We can't wait!

[Electronista]

Wireless charging on it's way

Wireless charging, a technology that promises to exponentially cut down our dependence on cords, is one step closer to becoming a reality. A universal standard, named "Qi," will be published on August 30. The standard will allow up to 5 watts of charging power, which will be more than enough to charge your phone and various other gadgets and gizmos. The charging devices will have to be certified by a third-party, and after passing inspection they'll carry the "Qi" logo, so the devices and compatible devices should be easily identifiable. If you listen closely, you can hear the rejoicing of clumsy tripping people everywhere.

[ars technica]