Come on, this is silly, the article makes it seem like it's creating energy from thin air, while of course it's adding a load to the EM field, which results in

Come on, this is silly, the article makes it seem like it's creating energy from thin air, while of course it's adding a load to the EM field, which results in an increased energy drain from the source. Obviously no one is going to notice if you recharge an AA battery using this system, but it's not any different than just plugging a charger straight into your (or your neighbour's) power socket.