Whether it’s corralling the unruly herd of cords beneath a desk or jockeying for position near the lone outlet at a cafe, few computer or smartphone users have been spared the frustrations of keeping their devices powered. And tech vendors are racing to provide users with an alternative to fighting over a power outlet.

Intel and Integrated Device Technology (IDT) are getting into the game by partnering to develop chipsets for Intel’s Wireless Charging Technology (WCT), the companies announced Aug. 29.
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