# WiFi-Powered Chargers Rca Airnergy Charger Uses Signals to Juice Up Gadgets By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rca-airnergy-charger References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5444850/rca-airnergy-charges-gadgets-with-nothing-but-wifi-signals) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/01/09/ces2010-rca-airnergy-charger-harvests-electricity-from-wifi/) The RCA Airnergy Charger does not need to be plugged in to power up your devices and gadgets. Airgergy uses Wi-Fi signals in the air and converts them into electricity. RCA Airnergy Charger is pocket-sized for optimal portability and has a battery so it can be used anywhere, at anytime. It can also fully charge a BlackBerry in just 90 minutes. Check out the video above for more information on the RCA Airnergy Charger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Charging:** The RCA Airnergy Charger demonstrates the potential for wireless charging technology that harnesses existing signals to power devices. - **Energy Harvesting:** The Airnergy Charger highlights the advancement of energy harvesting technology that can convert ambient signals into electricity. - **Portable Chargers:** The pocket-sized design of the Airnergy Charger opens up opportunities for convenient and on-the-go charging solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore integrating wireless charging technology into their products, offering users a hassle-free charging experience. - **Renewable Energy:** The development of energy harvesting technology like the Airnergy Charger provides new avenues for renewable energy solutions. - **Mobile Technology:** The portable and efficient nature of the Airnergy Charger presents opportunities for mobile technology companies to enhance their devices' charging capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Style Charger Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicharge-folding-wireless-charger.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Future-Facing Charging Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-concepts.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Miniature Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatcharge.md) - [Wireless Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower.md) - [Stackable Cordless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-charger.md) - [Outlet-Mounted Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-adapter.md) - [Radio Wave-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-eco-remote.md)