[Derek Hughes] wanted to use inductive charging on his cellphone without voiding the warranty. He picked up a Pixi charging backplate meant for a Palm Pre and scavenged the coil and regulator ...

It’s a pretty simple hack that makes use of a pair of inductive charging loops. One is hidden inside the bottom of your bag of choice, and the other mounted to a fixture at work or home.

Tesla is incorporating inductive charging into the Cybercab, Musk says. That means there won't be a plug to charge the vehicle. Instead, it'll be like setting your phone down on a charging pad.