Lugging chargers for your electronics isn't exactly convenient, especially when you're dealing with bulky plug-in devices. Everyone seems to have different charging concerns; some people struggle with not having enough outlet space; others have to deal with the weight of their consciences on them, constantly reminding them that you're harming the environment.
Fortunately there have been many advances in charging devices which attempt to solve these and other issues. The slide show below gives insight into the future of powering electronics.
34 Innovative Gadget Charging Solutions
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
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Bouncing Boobs to Charge iPods
The Chest Charger
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Docking Station Resembles Alien Transporter
LG Touchscreen Charger
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Death Of The Cell Phone Charger
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Wireless Recharging
SplashPower Charges Phones, Cameras... Anything!
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Personal Generator Suit
Charging Nanofibre Yarn
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Wireless Phone Charger
Wildcharge for Razr and iPod
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Pee Powered Battery
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Battery Killers
Litroenergy Power Cells
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Portable Solar Charger
Solio
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Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
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Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas
Parasolar
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Dual Charging Docks
Griffin PowerDock 2 Charges 2 iPods/ iPhones
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WiPower Charging
Wireless Power
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Solar Powered Alarm Clocks
Green Clock Needs Charging Once A Year
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Charging Shelves
Driinn
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Dancing to Charge Cell Phones
The DanceCharge
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Wind-Powered Battery Chargers
The Febot
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Take A Deep Breath
Breath-Powered USB Charger
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Free Charging Stations
Charge Your Electric Car for Free
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Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
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Real-Life Bionic Eyes
Solar Powered Contact Lenses
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Charge in Style
Useless Fashion Charger for Your iPod
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Portable Power
Duracell Chargers for Blackberrys, IPods & PSP
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Bio-Charging
Self-Healing Artificial Muscle Charges an iPhone
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Chest Charging
Bouncing Breasts to Power Gadgets
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6-Device Electronic Charger
A Simple Space Saver
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Charge On The Run
4 Port USB Car Charger
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Universal Phone Charger
Manufacturers Agree On Design
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Paper-Thin, Flexible Battery
Charging Mobiles In Your Pants Could Soon Be Possible
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Laptop Chargers Can Do Double Duty
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Opportunistic Charging
The iYo-Yo
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Mud-Powered Lighting
The Soil Lamp
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USB Charging
Toshiba 'Sleep and Charge' Works Even When Your Laptop is Off
Related Ideas
Minimalist Vehicular Smartphone Chargers
The Nomad Charge Mount is MagSafe-Compatible
Folding Next-Gen Device Chargers
The Anker Qi2 MagGo Foldable Power Bank Delivers 15W of Charging
Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro MagSafe Charger Stand is Two-in-One
Quick-Charge Omni-Device Docks
The ESR 6-in-1 MagSafe Charger Prioritizes Productivity
Collapsible Three-in-One Chargers
The Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station is Qi2-Certified
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Relaxing Smartphone Chargers
The Conceptual 'Stem' Wireless Charger Lamp by Ugly Duckling is Chic
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Foldable Magnetic Chargers
Hinyx is a Two-in-One Charger That Can Attach to the Back of a Phone
Apple-Certified Charging Stations
ESR is Releasing the World's First Apple-Certified Charging Dock
Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Last Resort' Power Bank Hides a Crank Inside
Illuminated Mirror Power Banks
The Conceptual 'Mica' Power Bank Has a Multifunctional Design
Retractable Cable Desktop Chargers
The Baseus PowerCombo Has a Six-in-One Functionality
Emotive EV Charging Stations
The Conceptual Kvitter EV Charger Has an Interactive AI Interface
Angled Smartphone Charger Concepts
This Wireless Charger Concept from the MTCS STUDIO is Simple
Decorative Device Chargers
The 'Tri-charge' Wireless Charger Concept by Hanyoung Lee is Two-in-One
Hybrid Professional Power Banks
The 'BOLD 2' Power Bank Charges Six Devices at Once
Miniature Pod-Like Electric Chargers
The AUTEV is a Portable Robot that Charges Vehicles
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Multifunctional Compact Chargers
Twelve South Presents the Butterfly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts
The Braun 'FaithFull' Speaker by Edoardo Gouffran is Easy to Charge
Modular Quad-Device Power Banks
The allroundo Pro Convertible Power Bank Works with Most Devices
Pro-Grade Power Hubs
The Satechi 200W 6-Port PD GaN Charger Powers Six Devices at Once
Magnetic-Safe Car Mounted Chargers
Belkin Announces its New Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe
Cyberpunk-Style Charging Stations
The Trozk 65 RGB Charging Station is Illuminated and Port-Packed
All-in-One Desktop Tech Sets
The JSD Wireless Charging System Maximizes Productivity
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Space-Saving Technology Chargers
The Conceptual 'MAGEPAN' Magnetic Wireless Charger is Efficient
Power-Providing Smartphone Stands
The 'Solove' Power Bank Maximizes Mobility Productivity
Organically Finished Car Chargers
The VogDUO Magnetic Wireless Leather Car Charger is Stylish
Camping-Ready Portable Batteries
Yifeeling Design Lab Launches the Mobile Universe Charger
Device-Charging Air Purifier Speakers
The ZUHO Power Station Speaker Powers Eight Devices and More
Rolling Technology Chargers
The 'Simple' Freestyle Wireless Charger Handles All Devices
Anti-Clutter Technology Chargers
The LAYER x Vitra 'Ampi' Charging Station is Design-Conscious
Power Bank Wall Chargers
The Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger Has Dual-Charge Modes
Rapid Recharge Portable Chargers
UGREEN launches the Nexode 100W 20000mAh, a 3-Port USB C
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
Display-Equipped Smart Chargers
The Conceptual Dino Charger by Jerry Kong is Smart and Stylish
Design-Conscious Tech Docks
The Conceptual MagSafe Trio by Lee Huang Has a Tactile Form
Cubic Mobile Device Chargers
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube Unfolds to Reveal Three Spots to Charge Devices
Adaptable Modular Power Banks
The STATIK Snap-N-Charge Universal Power Bank is All-in-One
Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers
The Conceptual 'Share Power' Prevents Bedtime Use
Professional Off-Grid Power Stations
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Prioritizes Safety and More
Advanced Quad-Device Chargers
The Native Union Fast Desktop Charger Offers 140W of Power
Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers
The Elago WS M5 Charging Stand is Game Boy-Inspired
Origami-Style Charger Hubs
The 'WiCharge' Folding Wireless Charger Delivers 15W of Power
10-in-One Technology Chargers
The Anker 647 Charging Station is Packed with Essential Ports
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Professional Device-Charging Notebooks
The KeySmart Wireless Charging Notebook is Multifunctional
Clock-Style Smartwatch Chargers
The Otterbox 2-in-1 Power Bank with Apple Watch Charger is Handy
Modular Three-in-One Charger Docks
The 'Matrix' Magnetic Charging Dock Powers Devices Anywhere
Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks
The 'Rotator' Smartphone Stand Charger Changes for Needs
Golf Car Charging Stations
WiTricity Offers Wireless Charging Solution for Electric Golf Cars
Retro Adorable Mini Chargers
The Retro 35W GaN Charger by Shargeek
Compact Capacious Tech Chargers
The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC Has a 27,000mAh Battery
Magnetic Fast-Charge Smartphone Docks
The Nomad Stand Charger Supports Qi2 Technology
Neon Tonal Wrapped Chargers
Blond Designs the Nolii Wrap that has a Colorful Soft Casing
Two-Part Charging Devices
Sparkee is an Aesthetically Pleasing Way to Keep Batteries Topped Up
Professional Triple-Device Power Banks
The mophie powerstation XL Offers 20W of Power Delivery
Modular Charging Blocks
The CANDYSIGN 2-in-1 Charging Station Saves Desk and Storage Space
Outlet-Mounted Device Docks
The 'Tidee' Tech Charger Dock Organizes and Powers Up Devices
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Adaptable Slim Smartphone Chargers
The 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is Designed for the iPhone 15
Portable Efficient Power Banks
ROMOSS' Quick Charge Pro Device is Great for Traveling
Miniature Wireless Chargers
The Neatcharge by Humanscale is a Wireless Charging Device
Recycled Plastic Technology Hubs
The Zens 4-in-1 Modular Wireless Charger is Conveniently Designed
Sleek Home EV Chargers
Simpson & Partners Unveils a New Industrial Home Series EV Chargers
Slim All-in-One Tech Chargers
The AOHi The Future Creative Ultra-Thin 65W Gan+ Charger is Advanced
Naturalistic Stone Device Chargers
The Einova Charging Stone Offers an Elegant Way to Power Up
Handheld Gaming Console Docks
The GuliKit Docking Station Has a Seven-in-One Functionality
Phone Charger Wire Organizers
Adam Miklosi Designs the co. cable organizer Inspired by Lozenges
Multi-Device Charging Stations
ESR Debuts a 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station for Apple Devices
Speedy EV Charger Adapters
The Chargerman Tesla to J1772 Charging Adapter is Safety-Focused
MagSafe Apple Chargers
RAEGR Launches a New Wireless Charger With MagSafe Support
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Multipurpose Charging Cables
Jia Jun Teh Designs the Zeus-X Go Ultra Cable with Six Functions
High-Voltage Power Banks
The Hsting Charger Has a Five-in-One Form to Power Any Device
Durable Device Connection Keychains
The Nomad ChargeKey Comes in Two Useful Models
Camp-Friendly Power Banks
BioLite's Charge 40 Pd Power Bank Boasts Flexible and Faster Charging
All-in-One Retailer EV Chargers
The FreeWire Boost Power Pro Offers Backup Power and More
Folding Multi-Position Charger Cables
The inCharge X Keychain Charger Cable Delivers Up to 100W
Portable High-Capacity Chargers
U&i Unveils a New High-Speed Car Charger and Power Bank
Fast Wireless Phone Chargers
Introducing the 2-in-1 Fast Wireless Phone Charger and Holder for Car
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Dual-Device Wireless Chargers
The Twelve South Butterfly Has a Two-in-One Design
Efficiently Rechargeable Smartwatches
Andrea Mangone's Vessel Can Recharge on Your Wrist
Projector-Equipped Wireless Chargers
The 'SILO' Wireless Charger Concept is Multifunctional
Efficient GaN Chargers
VisionTek Launched its GaN II Chargers in Four Different Wattages
Three-in-One Wireless Charger Docks
The MagEZ Slider 2 Has an All-in-One Construction
Wireless Bike Battery Chargers
'TILER' Created a Wireless Ecosystem for Charging E-Bikes
Riproaring Portable Power Stations
This Power Station Offers Exceptionally Speedy Charging
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
International Travel Tech Adapters
This XVZ USB-C Travel Adapter Supports Six Devices at Once
Battery-Powered Ice Makers
FLEXTAIL's EVO ICER is a Portable Summer-Ready Ice-Making Design
Swiveling Wireless Smartphone Chargers
The MagFree Transform Has a Three-in-One Functionality
Automotive Wireless Phone Chargers
This Charger Offers Rapid Charging & Stable Mounting On the Go
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Cooling Smartphone Chargers
ESR Showcased CryoBoost at CES 2023
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Multifunctional Charging Cable Banks
Matt Chang Designs the New Portable IVYCable Gen2
High-Power Quad Device Chargers
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W Powers Four Devices at Once
Space-Saving Technology Chargers
The Nomad 65W Slim Power Adapter Charges Two Devices at Once
Gamepad-Inspired Wireless Chargers
8BitDO Presents a New NES Gamepad Wireless Charger Design
Battery-Protecting Charger Devices
The 'Leo' Battery Life Extender Protects Device Power Sources
Automatic EV Charging Systems
WiTricity's Automotive Charging System Outperforms Wired Chargers
4K Connectivity Charging Docks
The Targus DOCK710 and DOCK720 Were Showcased at CES 2023
GaN Technology Travel Chargers
The POLARRIES E-Cube 100 Delivers 100W of Power at Once
Fast-Charging Outlet Cubes
The 'SoluM' is a Fast-Charging GaN Cube for Apple Devices
Laser-Cut Acrylic Charging Stands
The Electric Trout Charging Docks Have a Sleek Visual
Wall-Mounted Electric Charging Systems
Enlisted Designs the Cove System for EverCahrge
Clutter-Free Desktop Charging Hubs
The PowerSoo Z9 Charges Up to Nine Devices at Once
Compactly Convertible Wireless Chargers
This Charging Pad Works In Both Horizontal & Upright Modes
Optimized Mobile Device Chargers
The SENSE3 Wireless Charging Pad Supports Three Devices
Charing Gadget Expansions
Plugable Boasts Three New Products in the Charging and Power Category
See-Through High-Power Chargers
This Nomad 30W Power Adapter Has a Transparent Body
Time-Managing Joystick Chargers
Oasis is an Innovative Wellbeing-Focused Game Controller Charger
Multi-Port GaN Chargers
Ugreen Launches a New Charger with Multiple USB-C and USB-A Ports
Compact Apple-Compatible Chargers
Stuffcool Introduces a New Charging Bank for Apple Devices
Chic Technology Power Bars
The 360 Electrical PowerCurve77 Features GaN and More
Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers
The OVAL Charging Station is Shaped like a UFO
Sleek Charging Cable Wraps
The TAIM Design Manages Cables in a More Organized Manner
Unified Desktop Charger Stations
The Superdock Desktop Wireless Charger Offers 110W of Power
Four-Port Portable Chargers
The ENCO240 from Encologi Offers 240W PD with Four USB Ports
WiFi-Enabled Car Chargers
The Lucid Connected Home Charging Station Offers Quick Power-Ups
Compact Universal Travel-Ready Adaptors
Epicka Design Creates the TA-205 Universal Adaptor
Port-Laden Automotive Chargers
This Car Charger Combines USB & Type-C Ports Into a Single Package
Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
Efficient EV Charging Networks
VOOL Leverages the Existing Power Networks in its EV Chargers
U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts
Michael Kritzer Designs the New Magnet-Like Power Strip Concept
Magnetic Technology Charging Systems
The Magnilink 360 PRO Charging Cable Supports 100W of Power
Retailer EV Charging Initiatives
7-Eleven 7Charge is the Brand's Proprietary EV Charging Network
Miniature Sleek Charging Stations
LAYER Designs the Special Ampi Charging Gadget for Ampi
Customizable Weatherproof EV Chargers
The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp Charging Station Works with J1772
Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers
The CASETiFY PowerThru 2-in-1 Charging Stand Hides Tech Components
Swiveling Technology Chargers
The Chic&Techie 'Tarot' Charger Offers 30W of Power
Portable Laptop Adapters
Lenovo Launches a Compact Solution for Bulky Power Adapters
Speedy Hyper-Compact Chargers
The Nexode 140W Charger Delivers 140W to Three Ports
Transparent Plastic Charging Cubes
Nomad is Launching a Special Edition Transparent Charging Brick
Wireless Charging Technology Accessories
PITAKA Launches a New MagEZ Case Pro Case for iPads