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One thing that's true about technology is that a better one is always on the horizon. From landlines to combustion engines, a roundup of technologies on the way out
Companies use virtual simulation with supercomputers to get products to
market cheaper and faster. Here's a look at some products designed with the
help of powerful computers
For the first time since the Most Innovative Companies ranking began in
2005, the majority of the top 25 companies are based outside the U.S. Check
them out here
ZoomProspector weighed 11 factors-including the number of startups, quality of the workforce, and resources like universities and venture capital-to compile a list of the top places to build the next Apple or Google.
The annual Global Information Technology Report from the World Economic
Forum finds European countries still dominating the top ranks, with a
decline for the U.S. and a steady climb for emerging economies
The Commerce Dept. surveyed companies to determine which countries are
suspected of the most counterfeit activity. China, Taiwan, and Singapore top
the list
The tablet-style computer won't be out for weeks, but accessory makers and even Apple itself are hard at work on docks, sleeves, carrying cases, and other complementary products
Calls for tighter airport security grew louder after the Flight 253 terror attempt. Here's a look at the technology used to keep banned materials off planes
To cut costs, IT departments are increasingly considering thin clients,
netbooks, Macs, smartphones, and other substitutes for traditional desktops
and laptops
The men and women who have done the impossible and/or improbable, in business, politics, media, and entertainment. The lesson: Passion and persistence pay off
The annual Tech Pioneers award from the World Economic Forum highlights 26 startups this year with revolutionary breakthroughs in tech, mobile, health care, and energy
As the Internet giant slowly makes headway beyond search, here are 20 other
Google products and services that may soon change the way you get around the
Web
Find which cities, from Austin to Washington, have the highest and lowest tech salaries—whether you work for Google, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Lockheed Martin, or another employer
Under pressure from customers and the government, utilities are going green and changing the way they produce and deliver power to homes and businesses
BusinessWeek teamed
up with Cookie magazine to find which products from V-Tech,
Hasbro, Mattel. Apple, Sony, and others are most suitable for your young
ones
Which countries have the highest percentage of blazing-fast Web connections? Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and even Romania outshine the U.S., according to statistics compiled by Akamai
Disney, Microsoft, Symantec, Apple, and Ford are just some of the companies offering software and other high-tech innovations that help worry-prone parents keep tabs on kids
Symantec ranks the U.S., China, Germany, Britain, Russia, and other countries by the amount of malicious computer activity that happens or originates in each
Silicon Valley's storied Computer History Museum is undergoing a major
overhaul as it tries to rekindle the public's interest in landmark IBM,
Intel, and Google machines
With firms cutting back on hiring, recent grads from the storied Silicon
Valley school are starting their own companies—many in hopes of saving
the world
Apple's nano, Google's YouTube, and Amazon's Kindle are some of the high-tech gadgets and services that have gotten a lift from a mention by the talk show host
Software and hardware from Google, IBM, and other tech titans is helping doctors and researchers monitor and combat the spread of H1N1 swine flu and other dangerous illnesses
A growing roster of stars, including Oprah, Ashton Kutcher, and 50 Cent are using social media to extend their brands. Twitter, Facebook, and other sites don't mind the trend at all
Washington has decreed that by 2022, U.S. fuel consumption must include 21 billion gallons a year of advanced biofuels. Here are some leading research efforts
Meet the people behind 20 of the most promising startups, specializing
in everything from cloud computing to social search, online video to open
source software
A host of companies—including Google, GreenBox, and EnergyHub—are at work on tools that will help consumers keep better tabs on their in-home energy consumption
Carriers including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sirius XM, as well as automakers like Ford and GM, are devising hardware and software to turn cars into moving communications hubs
When the financial chips are down, U.S. consumers behave in some pretty
predictable ways: Vacations are out, but home entertainment, bulk buying,
and money-saving gadgets are in
Consumer Reports gives a rundown of which gadgets from Apple, HP, Philips, Canon, Samsung, and other manufacturers represent the best value for your money
Companies as varied as Carnival, MetLife, P&G, and Toshiba as using sophisticated software to ID likely clients, root out fraud, and get customers to pay bills on time
A range of upstarts, from tech titans Google and Microsoft to physician review sites like DR. Oogle, are shaking up the way we think about getting--and staying--well
In an industry known for swift obsolescence, here are some supposedly dated products from Apple, Microsoft, and other tech titans that have withstood the test of time
Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Food Lion, and other retailers are using
sophisticated technology to track price trends and shopping habits in a bid
to get penny-pinching consumers to spend more
Research In Motion, Apple, and LG dominate Avian Securities' list of the top 10 wireless devices sold by AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile
A university opening in Silicon Valley later this year brings together a who's who of technology's leading lights from academia and such companies as Google and IBM
Companies as varied as Bechtel, Bell Canada, Lear Corp., and Nationwide Insurance are testing technology that could make it easier and cheaper to manage corporate computer systems
Nike, Coke, Intel, and Wal-Mart top the list of companies doing the best job on climate change; among the worst are Apple, Texas Instruments, and Anheuser-Busch InBev
In eight Chinese cities, population is expected to exceed 10 million by 2025. Executives of the software colossus have gone on to prominence at companies that cooperate or compete with their former employer
The computer maker has steadily added more stylish, design-driven products to its lineup, from gaming PCs to mini-notebooks and soon a trio of laptops designed by artists
The popular microblogging site has spawned a field of look-alikes from Brightkite to Yammer that are touting new features and looking to do what Twitter hasn't: make money
From virtual charter schools to online advanced placement courses and
Facebook-like social networks for mentors, here's a list of tools that could
revolutionize how students learn
Katie Holmes decided against reprising her Batman Begins role in The Dark Knight—and lost a small fortune. Who are the other big stars who turned down major moneymaking roles?
From a 1914 Tudor mansion in Los Altos with a $45 million price tag to a 3.7-acre estate in Woodside on the market for just under $11 million, the real estate market in Silicon Valley remains as resilient as the tech sector itself
See how companies used software, cell phones, and Web access to help communities bounce back after 10 of the most devastating disasters in the past decade
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm and Adam Aston discuss why wind energy is getting more full-blown support these days. But developing new projects is still difficult
Researchers in this new field of computing are experimenting with "tactile" systems that let users handle everyday objects or touch special screens to work with data
An array of applications is scheduled to roll out starting in July, allowing iPhone users to do everything from find a great slice of pizza to check baseball scores
Whether it's because of the aborted merger with Microsoft, pressure from Carl Icahn, or just plain greener pastures, lots of top folks are waving goodbye to the Internet portal
The 2008 BusinessWeek IT 100 includes 37 Asian names, and they're not sitting still. Nintendo leads the way, Bharti Airtel slumps, and LG makes the list
Undeterred by the dot-com bust, these visionaries of Silicon Valley created such businesses as Facebook, Digg, and Twitter, and in the process revived the promise of the Web. Here's a look at where each is headed
Wireless medical technology is becoming commonplace. Recent advances include bandages that monitor patient temperatures and iPhone software that sends X-rays
When the recording industry sued Tanya Andersen, she hired a lawyer and alleged that their investigative practices were illegal. BW's Heather Green explains what happened
Judging from manufacturers' production plans, high-def TVs just might be recession-proof. A roundup of the best choices out there, and a couple of duds
Biomimicry, the practice of designing according to natural principles, has garnered devotees from many industries, producing a wide variety of innovative results
Yahoo's 14-year run has been marked with more glory than trials and tribulations. Now it faces a potential merger with Microsoft in an effort to keep pace with Google
Exhibitors at this year's conference in Palm Desert showcase their tech inventions: brainy pens, universal chargers, and roving product reviews are but a few
Following last year's iPhone debut, Apple CEO Steve Jobs used his eagerly awaited keynote address to introduce the ultra-thin MacBook Air laptop, a new version of Apple TV, and more
The software giant will launch ESP, its first foray into the "serious" gaming market of training simulators, mostly for the defense and aviation industries
Some pretty scary stuff happened this year, from the threat of $100 oil to a meltdown in the housing market. On the other hand, some great old rock bands, like the Police, got back together...
After watching the success of Nintendo's Brain Age, other gamemakers in the $30 billion industry are eager to cash in on games aimed at casual players. Here are a few new arrivals
After watching the success of Nintendo's Brain Age, other gamemakers in the $30 billion industry are eager to cash in on games aimed at casual players. Here are a few new arrivals
Are the similarities a coincidence, or are cell-phone makers trying to steal the limelight from Apple's wonder phone? Here's how the pretenders stack up
Peak Oil theorists say the world is running out of easy-to-get oil. They argue that world production is about to decline, causing prices to soar even more than they already have.
There's a huge market in the U.S. for anything that helps simplify life for
the 20.8 million diabetics, and companies are stepping up with hot new
devices
The people have spoken. And they really like SparkPeople. For the second year running, the diet and fitness site was voted favorite health destination—by a wide margin—in BusinessWeek.com's annual Best of the Web survey.
Intel, Google, and the like are using more of their money for venture capital investments in startups here and abroad. Nothing ventured, nothing gained?
Google investors have reaped fat returns of nearly 500% in the three years since the IPO. But these 11 stocks were an even smarter bet over the same time
Video game creators are already ramping up for the holiday season. Take a look at some upcoming games that could help make or break the Big Three game systems: Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360
The U.S. military is struggling to defend soldiers in Iraq from roadside bombs. The following, field-tested technologies may reduce some of the dangers
With the Info Tech 100, BusinessWeek gauges the temperature of the high-tech industry worldwide. Sifted from a collection of approximately 500 technology companies, the IT 100 list provides insight into major trends and the interplay of different tech sectors across the globe. Here's a look at the top 25 companies on our list:
Call them dedicated gadget lovers or just freaks, but these people camped outside a Manhattan Apple Store in temperatures that topped 90 degrees hoping to snare an iPhone
The Bay Area firm blurs the boundaries of industrial robotics, personal computing, gaming, and medical design with the Novint Falcon PC video game controller
Corporate clients interested in more secure and flexible venues for their training, conference calls, and other business needs have a new crop of virtual worlds from which to choose
Originally meant to help U.S. companies hire skilled workers from abroad when none were available at home, H-1B visas are increasingly being used by non-U.S. companies
Sophisticated motion-tracking technology isn't just for animation. It can simulate heart surgery or help advertisers pinpoint consumers' attention spans
A new generation of videoconferencing systems takes advantage of advanced video, audio, and transmission technologies to deliver a lifelike meeting experience. Here's a look behind the "telepresence" systems
Videoconferencing has reached new levels of sophistication with these high-end systems that let you practically reach out and touch your cross-country colleagues
By early autumn, 2006 had entered the record books as the largest year ever for M&A volume. Here are some of the deals that stood out from the pack, and some deals that are likely to stir interest next year
Sure, you'll find companies like YouTube and Google on mobile, but many of the hot young companies to watch are run by people who cut their teeth on cell phones. Here are a few:
Manufacturers are turning out hundreds of different cell phone models each year, adding new technology for instant Web searches, mapping, and wallet-free payments. But what will resonate with consumers? Here are a few recent popular designs:
From cars that pay attention when you don't to built-in stereos that can store music and photo collections, high-tech cars are now commonly available in nearly every segment
Social networking sites, along with blogs and Web sites, can be a virtual glass house for young people with lots of spirit. Here are some tips on preventing your online posts from coming back to haunt you
Despite their cutting-edge look, online virtual worlds actually go back decades. Inspired by the board game Dungeons and Dragons, they started out with participants typing in plain-text descriptions of the settings and the actions of their characters.
The steelmaker's blend of the latest technologies and recycling help it to make steel much more efficiently than yesteryear. Here's a peek at the process
Visa has been promoting its brand with a Winter Olympics-themed game that online players find hard to resist. It's a canny strategy, and it's catching on
Linus Torvalds once led a ragtag band of software geeks. Not anymore. Here's an inside look at how the unusual Linux business model increasingly threatens Microsoft
That was the topic of a panel co-hosted in November, 2004, by BusinessWeek and the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Among the panelists: BW's Steve Shepard, New York's Adam Moss, Time Out New York's Cyndi Stivers, Wired founder John Battelle, and Wonkette.com's Ana Marie Cox
These are innovative times, with new wonders regularly bringing surprise and even delight. Here are a set of new ideas that will soon affect everyday life
Technology should make life easier. When it doesn't, it's not your fault. Each Tuesday Senior Technology Writer Arik Hesseldahl answers your toughest tech questions–in plain English.
This weekly podcast series will help people learn how to invest by covering the mutual fund managers, institutional investors, and hedge fund hotshots who are wracking up scorching returns. Part personal profile and part investment expose, it will examine the investment philosophies of the masters in plain and simple terms so that BW listeners learn how to manage their own investments.
How do I get an interview for a job? What should I do to get the best possible start in a new leadership position? Climbing the Ladder tackles these questions and more -- drawing on the experience of Executive Editor John A. Byrne
Each month BusinessWeek editors will distill useful insights and practical guidelines from select stories in BusinessWeek magazine and explore the broad spectrum of issues facing top managers.
New technologies are revolutionizing the way companies -- from Web startups to Dow titans -- manage their businesses. This monthly series highlights innovation in areas like next-generation Web applications, IT security, and even podcasting and provides practical advice on how CEOs and other top executives can and should harness these high-tech tools
In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. This monthly podcast spotlights innovative companies or organizations that are using the Web to improve sales, management, customer service, marketing, and more.
Jack & Suzy Welch's answers to readers' questions about business, managing, and careers. Drawing on Jack's experience as the legendary former CEO of General Electric and Suzy's background as the former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, the pair debate and discuss the issues addressed in their highly popular BusinessWeek column.
Profiles of pioneers who are pushing the limits of design. Spanning ten weeks, this special series highlights the opportunities that emerge on the fertile edges of innovation, where architecture blurs with branding, information design becomes a business tool, video games morph into training tools, and more
Drawing on the reporting prowess of BusinessWeek's network of correspondents in Europe, Asia, and Mexico, this weekly series highlights the trends and events that matter most to listeners interested in such vital topics as globalization, international energy markets, Asian technology, and foreign trade.
Cruise Control, a nationally syndicated automotive radio show now available here as a podcast, takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with reviews and interviews with industry designers, engineers, and executives. With plenty of trivia contests and giveaways, Cruise Control is the radio show for car enthusiasts who enjoy racing and restoring all kind of vehicles.
From blogs and podcasts to open-source journalism on Wikis, BusinessWeek's Heather Green, co-author of Blogspotting.net, talks with startups and traditional companies alike about the latest in social media, collaboration, sharing technologies, and online video.
Get the story about the cover story. On Thursday evenings, we'll complement the new issue's cover story with an extensive interview with its writers and editors.