In a nutshell, yes. The Economist recently published a fascinating article on the push for an entirely wireless world. The proposed technology, which originates back to a little over a century ago, would create a world system of giant towers that would form both a global wireless communications network and a means of delivering electricity over large areas without wires via ambiant radio waves from existing broadcasts.
Imagine that! No more low battery signals on our mobile phones, ever. And if you think this technological advancement is way off, you’d be wrong. Last year Nokia, the largest handset-maker, raised eyebrows when they began investing in its research and development.
Full story at The Economist.