Wireless Power

PhysOrg reports that MIT physicists have created a way to wirelessly power several devices in a room, effectively. The system can power two devices 2 1/2 meters away with 25 watts each. This is an excellent first step to ridding ourselves of all wires in our entertainment room, but its a long way from great practical uses. It’s too little power for even a 60 watt bulb, and too short a distance for anything larger than a closet. At least the concept is there and we can improve upon it.

It would be a fantastic accomplishment if Nikola Tesla hadn’t powered 200 light bulbs and an electric motor from 26 miles away way back in 1899. Chew on that, Edison.