Nokia develops phone that recharges itself without mains electricity

***craig5320*** · Jun 10, 2009, 12:57 PM

Phone harvests radiowaves from TV, radio and other mobiles

Standby mode is often accused of being the scourge of the planet, insidiously draining resources while offering little benefit other than a small red light and extra convenience for couch potatos. But now Nokia reckons a mobile phone that is always left in standby mode could be just what the environment needs.

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Source: The Guardian

Jun 10, 2009, 12:57 PM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,295 Rep Power: 303 System Specs	Nokia develops phone that recharges itself without mains electricity Phone harvests radiowaves from TV, radio and other mobiles Standby mode is often accused of being the scourge of the planet, insidiously draining resources while offering little benefit other than a small red light and extra convenience for couch potatos. But now Nokia reckons a mobile phone that is always left in standby mode could be just what the environment needs. _______________ Source: The Guardian __________________