Student-Designed Electromagnetic Harvester Pulls Power From Thin Air

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What if charging your phone were as simple as holding it up to your fridge? Read more →

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Smartphone LED Projector Puts Apps On The Big Screen

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Tired of watching Angry Birds on a tiny screen? This mega-bright LED projector turns the wall into your monitor. Read more →

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Battery-Toting Smart Bag A ‘Phorce’ To Be Reckoned With

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Phorce charges all your devices, communicates with your smartphone, and transforms from a messenger, to a backpack, or briefcase in seconds. Read more →

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Minuscule MIT Implant Powered By Ear’s Biological Battery

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MIT researchers created a tiny chip that's powered by the ear's own electrical plant--without affecting hearing. Read more →

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Everpurse: The Phone-Charging Clutch That Changes Everything

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Introducing the phone carrying case that's also a wireless charging system. Never be tangled in cords again! Read more →

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New Battery Could Be Upcycled From Paper Industry Waste

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Scientists in Europe have been working on new battery concept that could be made from a material that's currently being wasted. Read more →

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Scientists Transform T-Shirt Into Backup Energy Source

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In the future, your favorite t-shirt could act as a battery for your smartphone. Read more →

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Human-Powered Battery Promises To Shake Up Charging Industry

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Capture the energy of your natural movements in a powerful battery that can go anywhere. Read more →

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Cutting-Edge Energy Storage In Spotlight

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The California Energy Commission hopes to boost utility-scale energy storage, doling out grants for flow-battery and flywheel technologies. Read more →

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Can One Rechargeable Battery Fit All Sizes?

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A new rechargeable battery aims to cut the waste associated with multiple battery sizes by creating a one size fits all model made of memory foam. Read more →

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