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The Future of Cell Phones

Nokia's head of R&D discusses technology that could shape the look, feel, and function of mobile devices in the next few years.

The Problem with Programming

Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of the C++ programming language, defends his legacy and examines what's wrong with most software code.

The Trouble with Multi-Core Computers

Adding more cores to a computer makes it faster, but it also makes it tricky to program. How will computer scientists cope?

A Laser Technique Could Improve Electronics

This novel process might lead to purer silicon -- and faster chips.

Web Wars

Podcaster Jennifer Chu reports on the future of online applications from the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT.

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A Better Memory Chip

Freescale's new product could outperform the competition and usher in a new breed of electronic devices.

A Cleaner, Cheaper Route to Titanium

An MIT startup is hoping to make titanium much more affordable. The benefit: lighter, more fuel-efficient planes.

A Faster Second Opinion

A method for searching mammogram databases that uses image entropy could lead to faster and more accurate detection of breast cancer.

A Laser Technique Could Improve Electronics

This novel process might lead to purer silicon -- and faster chips.

A Safe Cell Phone for Drivers

Global Mobile Alert has developed a warning system that helps drivers gab without crashing.

Battery Breakthrough

A new material could mean batteries that finally make electric cars practical.

Battery Breakthrough -- An Update

As President Bush talks up the need for more research, scientists are making advances in hybrids and all-electric vehicles.

Blogging on the Go

Cell-phone blogging gets another boost.

Bringing Light to Silicon

Intel has announced a new type of silicon laser that can transfer data on a beam of light--and could make computers many times faster.

Building a Better Book Reader

Publishers are tapping into a young audience by sending books to cell phones and flashing the text before users' eyes--one word at a time.

Can U.S. Still Compete?

The modest federal increases for basic research are cheering those worried about the United States' innovation capacity.

Cheap Hydrogen Fuel

GE says its new machine could make the hydrogen economy affordable, by slashing the cost of water-splitting technology.

Cisco's Consumer Dreams

Is the maker of corporate networking equipment looking to invade the shelves of Best Buy?

Delivering DVDs in Seconds

Japan's NTT DoCoMo is testing a network that could send DVDs to handheld devices in about 10 seconds. Here's how they do it.

Detecting Video Forgeries

Researchers are developing new ways to determine if someone has tampered with video.

Europe's Robotic Challenge

Next month, Germany will host Europe's version of DARPA's Grand Challenge -- but don't expect desert-busting autonomous SUVs.

Fiber Optics on a Plane

A new type of optical switch could help aerospace engineers replace heavy copper wires with fiber, making planes lighter.

Google Pledges Transparency, Debuts New Gadgets

In an overture to the press and analysts, the company put its executives on stage and unveiled new search-related products.

Googling Your TV

Prototype software from Google Research could listen to your TV and send back useful information -- and ads of course.

HDTV over the Internet

Companies are finding ways to stream high-definition TV signals over the Web. Could the technology make low-quality video at sites like YouTube a distant memory?

High-Performance Flexible Silicon

A new way to make bendable high-speed silicon devices could result in advanced circuits on virtually any surface.

Identity 2.0

An open-source identity management system could change the way we share personal information over the Internet.

Intel's New Strategy: Power Efficiency

Spurred by competitor AMD's rapid success, Intel is shifting its strategy toward more power-efficient microprocessors.

Making the Power Grid Smarter

A project is networking home appliances and thermostats to electricity grids, decreasing utility costs and electricity loads.

Microsoft Moves into Robotics

The software giant thinks it can make robotic engineering easier with a set of standards: its own of course.

Outward Bound for Robots

A new approach teaches objects how to navigate unfamiliar territory as humans might.

Pixel-Efficient Digital Cameras

This novel hardware and software scheme avoids JPEG compression, conserving a camera's battery.

Putting Pictures in Their Place

The popular photo-sharing website Flickr has made it easy to place pictures on a map--potentially changing Web search, travel, and local news.

Scratch-and-Vote System Could Help Eliminate Election Fraud

A new lottery-style scratch card has been developed that might make elections less susceptible to rigging.

Software Learns to Tag Photos

Thousands of online images from Flickr have already been tagged accurately by a new software program.

Souped-Up Mesh Networks

A new wireless network design affords high performance at a fraction of the power, promising more powerful communications without the expensive infrastructure.

Space Suits: The Next Generation

Several companies are designing novel suits for space tourists.

Super-vivid, super-efficient displays

New OLED displays for mobile gadgets are poised for debut in U.S. and European markets.

Survival of the Richest

Why are some people better adapted for making money in the financial markets? Sloan School's Andrew W. Lo explains.

Swayed in China

Google's approach to doing business in China is more ethical than Yahoo's or Microsoft's, says Julian Pain, an official with

The $1 Million Netflix Challenge

VP Jim Bennett discusses how recommendation systems suggest your next movie and the challenges of building a better one.

The Budget's Mixed News

President Bush's 2007 budget boosts the physical sciences, but cuts money for cancer research and other biomedical programs.

The End of NASA Science

Large and small science projects have been delayed or canceled as NASA reallocates funds to manned space flight.

The Future of Cell Phones

Nokia's head of R&D discusses technology that could shape the look, feel, and function of mobile devices in the next few years.

The Problem with Programming

Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of the C++ programming language, defends his legacy and examines what's wrong with most software code.

The Times Emulates Print on the Web

Microsoft and The New York Times have unveiled software that preserves the print edition's design online.

The Trouble with Multi-Core Computers

Adding more cores to a computer makes it faster, but it also makes it tricky to program. How will computer scientists cope?

The Year in Infotech

Technology Review picks the year's most significant advances in information technology.

Tracking Small Planes with GPS

The last quarter-mile of Corey Lidle's fatal flight in Manhattan went unrecorded by radar. GPS technology could allow more precise accident reconstruction.

Transforming Clothes

Computerized motors pulled the strings at a recent Paris fashion show, dramatically altering dresses on the runway.

Ultra-Low-Power Cell Phones

Programmable analog circuits could drastically reduce the power needs and cost of electronics in portable devices.

Web Wars

Podcaster Jennifer Chu reports on the future of online applications from the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT.

Why AOL Matters

When it comes to online video delivery, the venerable Web portal holds a couple of trump cards.

Will Home Robots Ever Clean Up?

Helen Greiner of iRobot talks about how the company's Roomba vacuum cleaner succeeded -- and why they don't have competitors.
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