# Voice-Powered Mobiles Next Generation Mobile Phones to be Powered by Talking By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-phones References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/cell-phones-of-the-future-could-be-powered-by-talk.html) & [gatech.edu](http://www.gatech.edu/) The Georgia Institute of Technology has collectively united scientists to brainstorm a [charging method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers) for the future of mobile phones. The result was a process that charges phones with the vibration of sound from talking. The complex study combines piezoelectric material from zinc oxide that composes miniscule amounts of electrical energy from sound waves that can ultimately (and hopefully) charge mobile phones. What makes this very interesting is the facilitated use of mobiles and the [eco-friendly message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball) it condones - less batteries, less waste, less pollution and more happy faces! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Piezoelectric Charging:** The use of piezoelectric material to convert sound waves into electrical energy presents an opportunity for eco-friendly charging methods for mobile phones. - **Voice-activated Technology:** The advancement of voice-activated charging presents an opportunity for further development of voice-activated technology in mobile phones. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of eco-friendly charging methods presents an opportunity for further development of sustainable design in mobile phone technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** The development of new charging methods presents an opportunity for mobile phone manufacturers to innovate and differentiate their products. - **Energy Storage:** The use of piezoelectric material for charging presents an opportunity for innovation in the energy storage industry. - **Environmentally-friendly Technology:** The development of sustainable charging methods for mobile phones presents an opportunity for further innovation in environmentally-friendly technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Pay-By-Voice Mobile Transactions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-pay.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trozk-retrotalk.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md)