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Imagine being able to set your smartphone down on a wireless charging pad and have it back up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.

That type of capability may be possible thanks to an innovation announced by LG Innotek. The LG subsidiary says it’s developed a 15-watt wireless charging module, which is three times faster than the current five-watt wireless solutions. 

LG Innotek says the development product follows the standards set forth by the World Wireless Power Consortium and AirFuel Alliance, which ensure that it will be compatible with all supported smartphones. 

Wireless charging always loses some efficiency compared to a wired charge so it’s unlikely that this will catch up fully to the plug-in model, but much faster charging would definitely be an excellent feature.

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After an off-season filled with the usual wheeling and dealing, it’s finally time to play ball. Yes, Major League Baseball has returned, and you have more choices than ever for how quench your thirst for America’s pastime on Android.

The cable networks don’t always make it easy, but we’ll get you through all the particulars that come with how to stream your games on Android, including your options with Chromecast. But you also need the right apps, and the good news here is there have been some nice improvements to many of the ones that you need.

New prices, rules for streaming

Major League Baseball was one of the first sports leagues to truly embrace mobile and digital platforms with MLB.TV and its accompanying app. 

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