COMMERCE TWP, Mich., Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Powermat, the leader in wireless charging, today announced that it has been awarded a Popular Science's Best of What's New Award for 2010. For the last 23 years, Popular Science has awarded the Best of What's New Awards to the top 100 industry innovators whose inventions indicate where technology is headed in the future.

Powermat has just introduced its second generation of products into the marketplace. These products support today's most popular smartphones with thin, sleek, and form-fitting receivers, as well as an array of power-on-the-go products that lets consumers charge their devices even when there is no outlet in sight. Powermat's Gen 2 line, available just one year after the company's launch and category-pioneering success, is now available in more than 18,000 retail locations across the US and Canada.

These new solutions incorporate Powermat's wireless charging technology directly into back doors specific to each device, closely mimicking the manufacturers' original design in construction, detail and texture. Consumers need only pop on the receiver once, then simply drop and charge, with no more plugging and unplugging.  

In addition to the sleek new receiver options, Powermat has also introduced the next phase in the evolution of wireless charging with its new power-on-the-go series. The on-the-go solutions include the Powermat Portable 2x Rechargeable Mat, the fulfillment of the ultimate promise of wireless power delivery with fast and efficient wireless charging even when there are absolutely no outlets in sight!  It provides up to 4 full charges for most smartphones and more for many other popular electronics. Offering even greater flexibility for wireless power on-the-go, Powermat's new power! Dual 1850 and 1200 rechargeable back-up batteries incorporate both an Apple and Micro USB connector.  This all-in-one solution can charge up to two devices simultaneously, including power-hungry smartphones, all Apple devices, Bluetooth headsets, MiFi cards, and much more.  

"Best of What's New is more than a collection of new technologies and innovative products," said Mark Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. "It's a glimpse into the future, and gives us a sense of the way technology will continue to transform everything from our health and the environment to everyday life and even entertainment."

Powermat is currently available in stores nationwide. The product line includes mats capable of charging one, two or three devices at once, and receivers for such devices as the iPhone, BlackBerry, HTC EVO 4G, iPod Touch, Nintendo DSi and DS Lite, as well as hundreds of others with the use of the universal Powercube.

About Powermat

Powermat debuted in October 2009 to great success and rave reviews. In the one year since the company's launch, legions of fans have signed on to the wireless charging revolution, adopting this simple and innovative way to eliminate the tangle of unruly wires, ensure that devices stay charged, and break free of the constant hassle of plugging and unplugging as well as the angst of running on empty.

Powermat allows users to enable their electronic devices once with a Powermat receiver and then set down up to three devices on the charging mat for safe and effective wireless charging. It's simple, effortless, and provides consumers with first-of-its-kind freedom from the need to constantly plug/unplug.

Powermat technology is versatile and can be built directly into almost any surface enabling wireless charging capability. More and more, companies outside traditional technology industries are working with Powermat to incorporate the company's inductive charging technology into a variety of settings that will benefit the consumer.

Powermat was the first company to perfect inductive-based wireless charging and to then bring it to consumers in a widely available, meaningful way via mainstream retail channels and undisputedly leads the category in all facets including technology, retail footprint, consumer experience, and brand.

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