CES 2020: Powercast launches Wireless Charging Grip for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

Powercast will be unveiling its Wireless Charging Grip for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Vegas. The accessory is designed to automatically recharge over the air when it's placed within two feet of Powercast's PowerSpot wireless power transmitter. To achieve a full charge, leave it to juice up overnight, and you don't even need to dock the Joy-Con controllers.

"Powercast's embedded Powerharvester receiver harnesses RF energy sent over the air from the PowerSpot transmitter, converts it to direct current (DC) to charge the grip's embedded battery, which then charges the connected Joy-Con batteries," the company explained in a press release. The Powercast Wireless Charging Grip will be available on Amazon in Spring 2020.

Apple rumoured to showcase HomeKit at CES 2020

For the first time since 1992, we know Apple will be making its appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 in Las Vegas. We know Apple Senior Director of Global Privacy Jane Horvath will be speaking at the consumer privacy panel on January 7. But on top of that, there are rumours that Apple will be showcasing its HomeKit smart home system at CES. Some companies will also supposedly show off new products for the home that work with Apple's Siri. Apple itself reportedly won't be showcasing new hardware, though. Amazon and Google are expected to showcase new software capabilities for its internet-connected devices alongside its voice assistants. 

Source: MacRumors

Apple returns to CES with senior exec speaking at privacy roundtable

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It was 1992 when Apple last presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. But the tech giant is finally making a comeback in 2020. They won't be introducing new products, though. Jane Horvath, Apple's senior director of privacy, will speak at the "Chief Privacy Officer Roundtable" happening on January 7. He will be joined by executives from companies like Facebook and Procter & Gamble. A commissioner from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will also be there. Perhaps this is a step in the right direction of Apple finally coming back to the tradeshow.

Source: Bloomberg