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Gadget-Charging Heaters

The TESLA Radiator Warms Your Home While Charging Your Cellphone

— April 7, 2011 — Art & Design
Keep your house warm and your cellphone fully charged with the TESLA Radiator. The TESLA Radiator was designed by Vincent Gobin to act as both a home heater and a wireless gadget charger.

The TESLA Radiator uses a portion of the heat it creates to charge thermo-electric batteries which can then be used to power small electronic gadgets like phones, MP3 players and similar gadgets...via electromagnetic induction. This concept is one I see becoming a reality quicker than most due to the rising popularity of both wireless gadget chargers and clean energy. Removing all small electronics from the grid won't save the world, but it will cut down your monthly electric bill and make the world a slightly greener place.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Heating - The TESLA Radiator combines home heating with wireless gadget charging, presenting opportunities for future products that combine multiple functionalities.
2. Thermo-electric Batteries - The use of thermo-electric batteries to power electronics presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in energy storage and consumer electronics.
3. Green Energy Gadgets - The TESLA Radiator's ability to both warm homes and charge electronics presents opportunities for green energy solutions that enhance daily living experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - The TESLA Radiator's wireless gadget charging and home heating capabilities align with the smart home industry, offering opportunities for new product development in this space.
2. Renewable Energy - The TESLA Radiator's use of thermo-electric batteries and focus on clean energy align with the renewable energy industry and present opportunities for further innovation in this field.
3. Consumer Electronics - The TESLA Radiator's ability to wirelessly charge electronics presents opportunities for innovation in consumer electronics and the integration of multiple functionalities into devices.
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