The end of the power cord is near

(But we may have the power strip a little longer)

We've got wireless keyboards and mice, wireless internet and keys (same idea, different application) and now, possibly, wireless power.

So we lose the cords, which is great, but I think this means a lot more power outlets. It's hard enough to figure out which power cord goes to which device, but sometimes two devices use a similar enough cord so you can manage. If your wireless power adapter is set to one mobile phone and not the other, you obviously cannot get by with only one power source; If Jen and I both use a Nokia phone, we now need two outlets dedicated to phone power. I guess this is technology creating new problems, but the new possibilities are exciting. Imagine a power manager in your kitchen (essentially a great power strip hidden from view) that gives power to appliances on demand. Simply pull your mixer or blender out of the cabinet and use. No plugging in. [Thanks to /.]