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Nokia's head of R&D discusses technology that could shape the look, feel, and function of mobile devices in the next few years.
Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of the C++ programming language, defends his legacy and examines what's wrong with most software code.
Adding more cores to a computer makes it faster, but it also makes it tricky to program. How will computer scientists cope?
This novel process might lead to purer silicon -- and faster chips.
Freescale's new product could outperform the competition and usher in a new breed of electronic devices.
An MIT startup is hoping to make titanium much more affordable. The benefit: lighter, more fuel-efficient planes.
A method for searching mammogram databases that uses image entropy could lead to faster and more accurate detection of breast cancer.
This novel process might lead to purer silicon -- and faster chips.
Global Mobile Alert has developed a warning system that helps drivers gab without crashing.
A new material could mean batteries that finally make electric cars practical.
As President Bush talks up the need for more research, scientists are making advances in hybrids and all-electric vehicles.
Cell-phone blogging gets another boost.
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.
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.
GE says its new machine could make the hydrogen economy affordable, by slashing the cost of water-splitting technology.
Is the maker of corporate networking equipment looking to invade the shelves of Best Buy?
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.
Researchers are developing new ways to determine if someone has tampered with video.
A new type of optical switch could help aerospace engineers replace heavy copper wires with fiber, making planes lighter.
Prototype software from Google Research could listen to your TV and send back useful information -- and ads of course.
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?
A new way to make bendable high-speed silicon devices could result in advanced circuits on virtually any surface.
An open-source identity management system could change the way we share personal information over the Internet.
Spurred by competitor AMD's rapid success, Intel is shifting its strategy toward more power-efficient microprocessors.
A project is networking home appliances and thermostats to electricity grids, decreasing utility costs and electricity loads.
A new approach teaches objects how to navigate unfamiliar territory as humans might.
This novel hardware and software scheme avoids JPEG compression, conserving a camera's battery.
The popular photo-sharing website Flickr has made it easy to place pictures on a map--potentially changing Web search, travel, and local news.
Thousands of online images from Flickr have already been tagged accurately by a new software program.
A new wireless network design affords high performance at a fraction of the power, promising more powerful communications without the expensive infrastructure.
Several companies are designing novel suits for space tourists.
New OLED displays for mobile gadgets are poised for debut in U.S. and European markets.
Nokia's head of R&D discusses technology that could shape the look, feel, and function of mobile devices in the next few years.
Bjarne Stroustrup, the inventor of the C++ programming language, defends his legacy and examines what's wrong with most software code.
Microsoft and The New York Times have unveiled software that preserves the print edition's design online.
Adding more cores to a computer makes it faster, but it also makes it tricky to program. How will computer scientists cope?
The last quarter-mile of Corey Lidle's fatal flight in Manhattan went unrecorded by radar. GPS technology could allow more precise accident reconstruction.
Programmable analog circuits could drastically reduce the power needs and cost of electronics in portable devices.
Helen Greiner of iRobot talks about how the company's Roomba vacuum cleaner succeeded -- and why they don't have competitors.