Global Scans · Wireless Power · Weekly Summary

• [New] 2025 will be a big year for wireless power so stay tuned to WPC social media to keep informed: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. Wireless Power Consortium
• [New] The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation this week that could release up to 600 MHz of spectrum for commercial wireless networks. / USA Light Reading
• The investment, made via the North West Private Equity Fund, will drive TBT Group's expansion and further development of Halo Smart IoT, a wireless energy-saving and compliance reporting platform, as well as enhancements to the Tyrrell Analytics smart building monitoring system. MRJ Recruitment
• The upcoming iPhone 17 and some other major Android phones could offer faster wireless charging speeds, thanks to the new Qi2 25 W charging standard announced by the Wireless Power Consortium. PCMAG
• Samsung Galaxy phones will finally support Qi2 in 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium. Yahoo Tech
• InductEV's high-power inductive wireless charging system, already successfully deployed with municipal transit agencies across North America and Europe, is now operational at APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth and will soon be installed at a major US West Coast port facility. Container News
• With integrated satellite connectivity, Samsung's NB-IoT solutions will eliminate the need for a separate high-power wireless antenna chip inside smartphones, providing mobile device makers with much greater design flexibility. Samsung Newsroom US
• Warrior systems are expected to incorporate wireless weapons, chemical and biological threat detectors, heads-up displays, global positioning systems (GPS), and battery power to enhance safety. Precedence Research
• Sirius Wireless' RF IP for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 E supports CEVA's push into low-power IoT, a segment expected to grow 15% annually through 2030. Ainvest
• Best wireless EV charging solutions for 2025 are expected to offer higher efficiency, faster charging speeds, and better integration with renewable energy sources, making them a more viable and sustainable alternative to traditional charging options. EVC Installs
• The Wireless Power Consortium, which maintains the Qi wireless charging standard, has announced a new Qi2 standard that will offer a new Magnetic Power Profile built upon Apple's MagSafe technology for iPhones. Macworld
• The right wireless technology could transmit power wirelessly to any point on Earth. Queen Mary University of London

Last updated: 13 October 2025