This Wireless Charger Imitates Apple’s AirPower Tech—Almost
Ever wake up to find your smartphone at zero percent, despite it staring back at you from the wireless charger on your bedside table? You likely didn't align the two perfectly before bed, which means you now need to plug your phone in with a cord to quickly get some juice before the day starts, whether you're commuting or working from home.
These charging misalignments may not happen too frequently, but when they do, they are a source of annoyance and frustration. This is the state of wireless charging today (and has been for several years). These pads and stands aren't as convenient as promised—sure, you don't need to fumble around in the dark for a cord, but you still need to make sure your device is in the right position. Not to mention charging is slow, you can't pick up your phone and use it while it's charging, and you still need an outlet for the charger itself. Well, a new wireless charger from accessory maker Nomad tries to solve at least one of those problems.
The technology inside Nomad's Base Station Pro is called FreePower, and it comes from a relatively new company called Aira. FreePower supports the widely-used Qi wireless standard, so any Qi-charging phone (all phones that support wireless charging) or wireless earbuds can draw power from it. What's special is the internal design, which makes it so you don't need to worry about placing your device a certain way. A simple, nonchalant plop will suffice.
