I’ve just come across this engaging talk by Eric Giler (CEO of MIT-inspired WiTricity ) at TED Global in 2009 where he demonstrates using wireless electricity to power up a TV and Google, Apple and Nokia mobile phones.
The idea is so appealing! There’s a basic overview of their approach here and also see the image below (click to enlarge).
A previous post on this subject is one of the most popular I’ve written, indicating a strong interest in the subject!