# Battery-Boosting Devices This New Radio Technology Can Significantly Extend Battery Life By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extend-battery-life References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/rfid-bluetooth-wireless-battery-bradio/45125/) & [umass.edu](http://www.umass.edu/newsoffice/article/extending-battery-life-mobile-devices) A group of scientists and engineers working out of the [University of Massachusetts Amherst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci) have developed an extraordinary new radio technology that is designed to make it easier than ever to [extend battery life of mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamless) to spectacular levels. The technology essentially works by allowing devices to share their battery power with other devices. The technology, which is dubbed 'Braidio' or 'braid of radios', ensures that paired devices make use of regular battery energy levels except when juice is running low, at which point the smaller device begins outsourcing energy consumption to the device fitted with a bigger battery. This groundbreaking invention could have a real impact on the design of technological gadgets going forward, with the ability to share and outsource energy having the potential to make smaller and lighter devices a real possibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery-sharing Technology:** Developing battery-sharing technology allows devices to extend battery life and create opportunities for innovative mobile experiences - **Outsourced Energy Consumption:** Outsourcing energy consumption between devices opens doors for smaller, lighter, and more efficient gadgets - **Designing Lighter Devices:** The potential to share and outsource energy consumption enables the development of smaller and lighter technological gadgets ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Technology:** The development of battery-sharing technology in mobile devices has the potential to revolutionize the industry and create new opportunities for innovative experiences - **Energy Storage:** The concept of outsourcing energy consumption between devices can drive innovation in energy storage solutions for more efficient and sustainable power management - **Consumer Electronics:** The ability to extend battery life through shared energy consumption opens up possibilities for designing more power-efficient consumer electronic devices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Bike Range Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tritek.md) - [Ultra-Thin Battery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-technology.md) - [Toaster-Like Battery Swappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt.md) - [EV-Oriented Battery Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-next-energy.md) - [High-Performance Appliance Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-by-biolite.md)