Australian researchers have discovered a way to harness the energy we use when writing to power a laptop. Using piezoelectricity, this method works similarly to cigarette lighters to create a spark when it strikes a piezoelectric crystal.
To power a laptop, however, a much thinner film of piezoelectric material that has to be developed using nanotechnology. It's so thin, that can be covered in various electronic components and integrated into a variety of widgets.
The idea of eternal battery is amazing. Scientists are also looking for ways to feed the touch screen devices with piezoelectric film, putting everything you swipe and energy to good use.