Visualize a world where there is no longer a need to plug a wire into a device. Imagine your car charging itself as you drive to work every day. Dream of being able to automatically operate your life-saving heart pump. All of these innovative ideas can be made possible with the power of inductive charging. Although wireless power has been around for a few decades, it has only recently started to gain traction in today's world. Whether it's watching your favorite TV show, streaming music from a phone, or using Wi-Fi in your home, most electronic devices are optimized and utilize the benefits of wireless technologies. As time passes quickly, technology transforms into things that we cannot experience. without. An honorable mention is the use of smartphones. Although they are called "smart", most share one thing: a lack of battery life. As of November 30, 2012, the top 20 smartphones with the longest lifespan have an average of 11 hours of battery life (mobile phone). Although 11 hours seems to be enough for a full day, it does not depend on the applications the user uses or the duration. By using wireless charging, an individual no longer needs to plug in wires to their gadgets. All you need is a Qi (pronounced chee) compatible device and an inductive wireless charger (Gahran). Although the charger must be plugged into an outlet, a research group known as WiTricity, led by MIT professor Marin Soljacic, is working on a truly wireless way to power a device using magnetic resonance. This is done by transmitting electricity through a set of conductive coils. By the end of the decade, individuals will be able to charge their devices by walking into a room using WiTricity's wire...... middle of paper ...... Amy. “Will the new charging standard help cut power cords?” Discussion group. CNN. Cable News Network, August 9, 2010. Web. December 06, 2013.Kelion, Leo. “Formula E will use Qualcomm technologies in electric cars.” Discussion group. BBC News. BBC, September 9, 2013. Web. December 15, 2013. Kelion, Leo. "South Korea Road Wirelessly Charges OLEV Buses". Discussion group. BBC News. BBC, July 8, 2013. Web. December 15, 2013. Konrad, Walecia. "Buying a hearing aid? You have a lot to learn." The New York Times. Np, July 24, 2009. Web. January 3, 2014.MacKenzie, Angus. “Motor Trend Car of the Year 2013: Tesla Model S.” Automobile Trends Magazine. Np, January 2013. Web. December 12, 2013. Markowitz, Eric. “All electric power without any wires BY Eric Markowitz.” Inc.com. Np, April 18, 2013. Web. December 6, 2013. “Wireless Chargers Review.” Wireless Chargers Review. Np, July 27, 2012. Web. January 3. 2014.