February 23, 2007
Cell phone recharges when you wave it around
Mad4Mobiles has found a patent for a kinetic mobile phone, which charges itself using kinetic energy (i.e. you waving it around). Its best suited for people who move around in their jobs, as opposed to people who sit mostly at their desk.
[via Pocket Picks]
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