Crackpot technologies that could shake up IT

Nanotech! Pervasive computing! Wireless power! Just a few years ago, these ideas sounded like something out of a sci-fi novel, but today they're on the threshold of reality -- and will really mix things up if they come to fruition. Will 2008 be their big year? Or will they always be the next big thing? ...read more

Microsoft's cutting edge on display at TechFest

At Microsoft's annual display of research projects, the company showed off a prototype device that actually sees, reflects and responds to your fingers touching the back of the device. ...continue reading 'Microsoft's cutting edge on display at TechFest'