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Inductive charging shows promise
Inductive charging is a fairly easy concept to grasp. It involves using a charging pad that is plugged into a wall outlet as well as an electrically-powered device containing hardware which enables the device to use this power to charge itself.
There is no possibility of electrocution from these devices due to the fact there are no exposed electrical connections between the plates, wall and device. The technology takes advantage of “induction coils,” which are coils that allow for the device to receive power without being wired to
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“I think [inductive charging] is cool and useful and it will make it easier to use battery-powered things and keep them charged but it’s the last technology I think is going to happen and be popular,” sophomore
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While stores like Target and Wal-Mart boast of their “charging stations” that simply hide the wires, the new spread of inductive charging utilities looks a little more promising. The first time I heard of these mats that charge batteries without direct contact, I was skeptical. Much remains to be seen. Little is known about the volume of radiation users would be subjecting themselves to. The phantom load, or the
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