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OCTOBER 21, 2010
The race is on to build a better tablet computer
OCTOBER 21, 2010
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
OCTOBER 19, 2010
Want the strength of the Hulk or the ability to wall-crawl like Spider-Man? New and developing technologies can turn anyone into Superman
OCTOBER 18, 2010
Managers of eight of the top 25 U.S. technology mutual funds, according to Bloomberg Rankings, told Businessweek.com their top stock ideas
OCTOBER 18, 2010
The new Windows Phone 7 may be the software giant's last shot at leading
a smartphone market that will be larger than PCs by 2012
OCTOBER 18, 2010
The cost of buying stolen information—credit card numbers, e-mail
accounts, even bank balances—is surprisingly low
OCTOBER 18, 2010
The Internet has been under attack from hackers, cyber warriors, and
thrill-seekers as long as it has been around
OCTOBER 11, 2010
What do you get when you have five tech giants with a combined $100 billion in
cash racing to catch the next megatrend?
OCTOBER 5, 2010
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
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Once the subject of science fiction, artificial intelligence is creeping into everyday life
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Electronics maker Foxconn cranks out 137,000 smartphones a day for Apple
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
A dozen social networks, each with a different society in mind
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Meet 31 innovative startups selected by the World Economic Forum for their
potential impact on technology, health, the environment, and human welfare
AUGUST 2, 2010
Companies use student science competitions to identify and cultivate new
technology talent
JUNE 1, 2010
These machines are advancing the state of the art in fields that include
manufacturing, health care, and dentistry
MAY 24, 2010
How are the premier tech companies doing? Check out 20 of the best from Bloomberg Businessweek's new annual list of top tech companies
MAY 3, 2010
These high-tech fitness devices promise to help users track their vital
statistics
APRIL 25, 2010
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
APRIL 21, 2010
Television makers are packing more technology into smaller spaces. Here's a look at some of the slimmest models
APRIL 21, 2010
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.
APRIL 19, 2010
Meet the aged-30-and-under executives behind some of the tech
industry's most promising startups
APRIL 6, 2010
Security software vendor Symantec ranked the American cities with the highest amount of cybercrime
MARCH 25, 2010
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
MARCH 22, 2010
Top Ten Alternatives to Cable
MARCH 8, 2010
The search giant's wealthy current and former employees are helping to fund hundreds of innovative new companies
MARCH 8, 2010
Bloomberg BusinessWeek commissioned researcher YouNoodle to
rank the performance of angel investors
MARCH 1, 2010
The Commerce Dept. surveyed companies to determine which countries are
suspected of the most counterfeit activity. China, Taiwan, and Singapore top
the list
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
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
FEBRUARY 1, 2010
Apple, Sony, Dell, and Microsoft are the companies most frequently sued by so-called nonpracticing entities alleging patent infringement
JANUARY 25, 2010
Check out this exclusive list of the world's most inventive companies, judged by the value of patents awarded
JANUARY 18, 2010
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
JANUARY 18, 2010
The Transportation Security Administration is testing 40 scanners throughout the U.S. And plans to have 150 more installed this year
JANUARY 4, 2010
To cut costs, IT departments are increasingly considering thin clients,
netbooks, Macs, smartphones, and other substitutes for traditional desktops
and laptops
DECEMBER 22, 2009
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
DECEMBER 7, 2009
The top-rated location-aware apps for BlackBerry smartphones, as ranked by users of the online store BlackBerry App World
DECEMBER 4, 2009
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
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite tech lover? BW editors pick the year's best and worst offerings from Amazon to Yamaha
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Here are some enterprising outfits that are pioneering new markets in biotechnology, clean technology, health care, and Web computing
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
These online retailers succeed in customer service, selection, and competitive pricing
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Recession or no, private-sale sites are thriving because they help retailers unload unsold inventory without broadcasting markdowns
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
Developers are cranking out tools for Apple's iPhone that overlay location-based information onto real-world images
OCTOBER 28, 2009
A range of mobile-phone makers, from Motorola to Samsung, from Nokia to Research In Motion, hope to give the iPhone a run for its money
OCTOBER 22, 2009
PC makers are launching machines with new capabilities using Windows 7
OCTOBER 12, 2009
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
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Cool gadgets from this year's consumer electronics exhibition
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Business uses for Twitter are proving to be as diverse as those for the phone or e-mail
OCTOBER 6, 2009
Here are some ways that the smart grid could change your life
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Technology from companies including GE, Philips, Intel, and Nintendo helps keep seniors healthy and comfortable at home
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
Watch out, U.S.! Finland, home to Nokia, is climbing fast in the rankings of
nations with environments friendly to info tech
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
From an Apple iPhone to a Garmin GPS device, there's a host of appliances you can use to keep a digital record of your every move and conversation
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
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
AUGUST 27, 2009
The European phone maker unveils products to compete with Apple
AUGUST 17, 2009
Under pressure from customers and the government, utilities are going green and changing the way they produce and deliver power to homes and businesses
AUGUST 17, 2009
From tweets on Twitter to Facebook updates, live online social activities are booming and investors smell opportunity
AUGUST 12, 2009
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
AUGUST 4, 2009
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
AUGUST 3, 2009
Critics say Apple's list of rejects, which includes a telephony app and one for downloading classic books, illustrates an arbitrary review process
JULY 27, 2009
These clean-energy startups are hitting the market with products and services that could radically alter how we think of, and consume, power
JULY 27, 2009
Check out our interactive gallery of this year's IDEA winners—all 151 of them
JULY 17, 2009
NASA's exploration of space has included moments of staggering
accomplishment and painful disaster
JULY 16, 2009
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
JULY 15, 2009
Facebook may be No. 1 in the U.S., but Google's Orkut is a star in Brazil while VKontakte rules in Russia
JULY 7, 2009
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
JULY 2, 2009
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
JUNE 24, 2009
The latest version of Apple's cell phone software gives developers a range
of cool new features to embed in downloadable apps
JUNE 17, 2009
With help from market researcher YouNoodle, BusinessWeek identifies 50 promising tech startups flying under the radar
JUNE 15, 2009
With cloud computing, the latest smartphones give you access to true Web browsing, location-based services, and thousands of other useful applications
JUNE 14, 2009
From Microsoft's new Bing search engine to Wolfram|Alpha and Hunch, here are 18 competitors in the business of answering your online queries
JUNE 10, 2009
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
JUNE 3, 2009
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
JUNE 2, 2009
Around the world, spanking new complexes are rising, and they're expanding the frontiers in fields from microelectronics to information technology
JUNE 2, 2009
Merrill Lynch, IBM, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Dell are leaders when it comes to disclosing greenhouse gas emissions, says the Carbon Disclosure Project
JUNE 1, 2009
BusinessWeek's ranking of the leading technology performers worldwide
MAY 27, 2009
25 Ways GPS is Changing Your Life
MAY 25, 2009
BusinessWeek recognizes 10 companies for outstanding efforts to
transform China's environment
MAY 25, 2009
In his new book, Jim Collins examines 11 companies through various stages of decline
MAY 20, 2009
Frost & Sullivan honors nine security companies for everything from hi-def video gear to explosives sniffers
MAY 19, 2009
Companies have wooed bloggers with free computers, cameras, trips, and cars. Are the promotions transparent enough?
MAY 18, 2009
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
MAY 5, 2009
A host of downloadable software applications from Apple's iPhone App Store can take some of the hassle out of traveling for work
MAY 4, 2009
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
APRIL 27, 2009
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
APRIL 22, 2009
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
APRIL 15, 2009
While the struggle to secure supplies of petroleum has long ranked as a top global concern, another scarce commodity is now taking center stage.
APRIL 15, 2009
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
APRIL 13, 2009
Entrepreneurs are coming up with all kinds of innovative and potentially lucrative spins piggybacking on the pioneering microblogging site
APRIL 9, 2009
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
APRIL 7, 2009
Health-care facilities that go paperless can provide better care, experts say; does your local hospital make the grade?
APRIL 3, 2009
Television progress has not slowed during the recession. Companies continue to launch new features
MARCH 31, 2009
TechAmerica shows where American tech jobs are being gained and lost
MARCH 25, 2009
The Nordics are the savviest users of info tech, according to INSEAD and the World Economic Forum
MARCH 17, 2009
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
MARCH 15, 2009
Consumer Reports gives a rundown of which gadgets from Apple, HP, Philips, Canon, Samsung, and other manufacturers represent the best value for your money
MARCH 13, 2009
The 12 countries that most restrict speech on the Internet, according to a new report from human rights group Reporters Without Borders
MARCH 6, 2009
Raytheon, Boeing, iRobot, and Northrop Grumman are among those creating
high-tech weaponry for the world's unpredictable new battle fronts
MARCH 6, 2009
Billions in the U.S. stimulus are targeted for high-speed train projects. Here's what the rest of the world is doing on the rails
MARCH 3, 2009
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
MARCH 2, 2009
In light of the economic downturn, some early-stage tech companies are introducing timely products and services at the DEMO 09 conference
MARCH 2, 2009
There has lately been an explosion of mobile apps, from one
that makes your phone a flashlight to another that tells you where you
parked your car
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
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
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
More online companies are relying on volunteer labor
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
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
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
The search giant's approach to business holds lessons for many other industries
FEBRUARY 8, 2009
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
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
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
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Amid the recession, companies are looking to relocate work offshore in cities from Beijing to Kolkata
JANUARY 26, 2009
A regulatory revival is in the making. But tighter controls on business, just like reforms in other sectors, won't come without a struggle
JANUARY 21, 2009
How IT wages stack up in 10 of the world's top technology markets
JANUARY 15, 2009
Milestones in the career of Apple's legendary leader
JANUARY 14, 2009
Gartner surveyed countries around the world to find out which are the best outsourcers
JANUARY 12, 2009
Meet 10 homegrown overseas social networking sites, and see how they stack up against Facebook and MySpace
JANUARY 12, 2009
Innovation in the tech industry may be at risk in today's credit-starved, short-sighted Silicon Valley
JANUARY 5, 2009
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
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Best and worst backup drives: How safe is your data?
DECEMBER 15, 2008
PatientsLikeMe is one of a dozen Web sites where patients are meeting patients—and transforming the practice of medicine
DECEMBER 11, 2008
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
DECEMBER 4, 2008
The World Economic Forum's 2009 Tech Pioneers are blazing new trails in everything from biotechnology to alternative energy generation
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Here's a sampling of contests and competitions designed to stimulate innovation
NOVEMBER 26, 2008
For businesses looking for low-cost software, there are plenty of
open-source alternatives to expensive commercial licenses
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
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
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
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
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
Budget cutbacks or not, if your PC or cell phone dies, you need another—but it doesn't have be new. Check out the bargains on reconditioned technology
OCTOBER 27, 2008
Google and Apple fell from No. 1 and No. 2 on our annual list of the top movers in tech. See who claimed their spots
OCTOBER 21, 2008
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
OCTOBER 7, 2008
Much of the growth in clean tech is being fueled by investors, inventors, and entrepreneurs with biopharmaceutical bona fides
OCTOBER 3, 2008
At the annual technology conference CEATEC near Tokyo, the spectacle beyond big flat-screen TVs includes robots and advanced cell phones
OCTOBER 3, 2008
Whether teaching soldiers combat or fashion designers to drape silk, 3D rendering capabilities have come far since the 1950s. Here are some milestones
OCTOBER 1, 2008
Need a break from financial market woes? Try a few of these less-than-serious iPhone applications
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
In a world that's topsy turvy, the Web remains stalwartly optimistic.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
This year's list of the Internet's most important movers and
shakers
SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
Tech Exports: Where States Stack Up.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
From currency conversion tools to flight status trackers to games, Apple's App Store gets it right
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
New Mexico's famous research labs, Los Alamos and Sandia, are aiding corporations and spinning off startups
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Hickman County, Tennessee is one of many areas overlooked by providers
of high-speed Internet access; residents and businesses pay the price
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
The U.S. still leads the world in tech innovation, intellectual
property protection, and talent development, but Europe and Asia are
catching up
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
How the shares of 14 tech heavyweights have performed in the last two months
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
From Japan to Germany, the quality of Internet connections plays
a major role in a country's global competitiveness
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
The top ten major-label acts on MySpace have millions of friends, can they turn them into paying customers?
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
From Digg's Kevin Rose to Sun's Jonathan Schwartz, 18 CEOs who
tweet offer microblogging tips
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
Corporations are turning to Twitter to learn about customer needs and problems—and remedy even the smallest of them one by one
AUGUST 28, 2008
From iPhones to iPods, tech tools are finding a vital role in in university classrooms and programs
AUGUST 22, 2008
Obama and McCain continue a long tradition of White House hopefuls who harness new technologies to get out the vote
AUGUST 21, 2008
For some audiophiles, CDs could never replace LP records. Now those
vinyl discs are staging a comeback, making a market for top-shelf old-school
hi-fi
AUGUST 21, 2008
Comic book heroes, from veterans Batman and Spider-Man to newbies Watchmen, are increasingly available to fans on Web sites and mobile
AUGUST 11, 2008
People who led the way in fostering an Internet culture of sharing, to avoid the tangle of copyright barriers
AUGUST 6, 2008
Girls claimed seven out of the top ten prizes in last year's high school science competitions
AUGUST 4, 2008
Demand for off-site computing power delivered over the Web is rising, but finding the best place for those machines isn't easy
AUGUST 1, 2008
Turns out that those concerned the departures of Russo, Greene,
and Whitman leave a female leadership vacuum in technology aren't looking
very hard
JULY 31, 2008
Homeowners squeezed by unaffordable mortgages are scrambling for good lawyers—and rating those they've worked with on the Web
JULY 24, 2008
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?
JULY 23, 2008
People pay big bucks in the name of giving to a good cause
JULY 22, 2008
Shares of major pharmaceutical companies have surged of late, providing some protection in an otherwise stormy market. Can drugmakers keep it up?
JULY 21, 2008
Masamichi Udagawa of Antenna explains the design of the new Bloomberg terminal, set up specifically to be more adaptable
JULY 16, 2008
Looking to get or stay employed while markets roil and the economy slumps? Here are 20 jobs that may ride out a recession
JULY 14, 2008
The slowdown has been rough on tech stocks, but a study of expected earnings shows the rush to sell has not always been warranted
JULY 11, 2008
Scenes from the iPhone circus at the Apple store in New York
JULY 11, 2008
Apple's iPhone 3G has some of our readers salivating—and others not buying it
JULY 11, 2008
Still don't want to drop the bucks on Apple's smartphone? Want different features? You've got plenty of options
JULY 10, 2008
Getting well is getting pricier, partly because advances in technologies and medicines come at a cost
JULY 9, 2008
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
JULY 8, 2008
Startup Web site mydeco.com helps you pick furniture, paint, and rugs—and then see how it all looks in 3D
JULY 7, 2008
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
JULY 7, 2008
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
JULY 3, 2008
California and Washington State have mandated hands-free calling while driving. Here are headsets to satisfy any budget
JULY 2, 2008
The rush to the mobile Internet is on. Nokia, Apple, Microsoft, and others are scrambling for a piece of the action
JULY 1, 2008
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
JUNE 30, 2008
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
JUNE 30, 2008
Substituting bioplastics for standard plastics is good for business and good for the planet. Here's who's using them
JUNE 30, 2008
How the biotech sector and the chemicals industry converged to create earth-friendly materials
JUNE 25, 2008
Looking for a tech job outside Silicon Valley? The tally of computing and software positions is on the rise in dozens of cities across the country
JUNE 24, 2008
BusinessWeek.com's IT-savvy readers howl at being sent to the management doghouse
JUNE 23, 2008
BusinessWeek's esteemed Web design panel picks the best and the worst on the Net. Plus: Place your own votes in our interactive poll
JUNE 24, 2008
These Web applications show how great design can make mobile mean more
JUNE 23, 2008
BusinessWeek's esteemed Web design panel picks the best and the worst on the Net. Plus: Place your own votes in our interactive poll
JUNE 19, 2008
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
JUNE 18, 2008
More tech companies are opening offices in San Francisco to attract talent, get closer to customers, and make a statement
JUNE 16, 2008
They're still being used to build and test weapons, but today's ultrafast machines are also involved in climate study and disease research
JUNE 16, 2008
BusinessWeek writer Geri Smith reports from the tiny town of Luquia, Peru, whose children were among the first to put the XO laptop to the test
JUNE 6, 2008
It's a rough world out there. Make sure the father or graduate on your list is ready for it.
JUNE 3, 2008
In order to grab new customers and keep existing customers racking up airtime, Japanese mobile operators are coming up with innovative new services
JUNE 2, 2008
Here are some of the more notable innovation awards concocted by governments and special interests over the last 300 years
JUNE 2, 2008
Cutting-edge companies are offering some major prize money to people who can come up with the next big thing
JUNE 2, 2008
Starting with the A's, Amazon and Apple, our 2008 look at the technology companies still able to keep up with emerging-market competition
JUNE 2, 2008
Among the companies from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on the 2008 IT 100, nearly all are tied to mobile phones
JUNE 2, 2008
A problem in blogistics
JUNE 2, 2008
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
MAY 30, 2008
Chinese have voiced strong opinions online against multinationals on such issues as Tibet, the Olympic torch relay, and Sichuan earthquake relief
MAY 29, 2008
Here are some of the most visited sites, ranked by length of visit, starting with the shortest
MAY 27, 2008
A trove of innovative products can help businesses save trees and get organized at the same time
MAY 26, 2008
The user community, founders, and investors of this ground-breaking microblogging site explain what it means to them and how it's shrinking the globe
MAY 22, 2008
Northern Europe and Korea again led the OECD nations in broadband penetration, grabbing seven of the top eight spots
MAY 20, 2008
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
MAY 19, 2008
It's not all about Facebook: Social networks specializing in everything from knitting to coping with HIV are building communities
MAY 19, 2008
Since Steve Ballmer took over as chief executive eight years ago, Microsoft has struggled to keep its stock up.
MAY 13, 2008
From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Mideast nation is blanketed with
science parks and creativity clusters
MAY 12, 2008
How demographics and technology are aligning in Apple's favor
MAY 8, 2008
In ethanol's wake comes a parade of other plants and gases that can be processed to produce energy
MAY 8, 2008
Although manufacturing and engineering are increasingly moving offshore, many other sectors remain strong
MAY 6, 2008
Consumers on the lookout for savings turn to the Web to find coupons for staples including laundry detergent, frozen meals, and clothing
MAY 5, 2008
The metaverse may not be much use for marketing, but it can help companies link employees, foster collaboration, and carry out training
APRIL 30, 2008
Wireless medical technology is becoming commonplace. Recent advances include bandages that monitor patient temperatures and iPhone software that sends X-rays
APRIL 28, 2008
The video game industry is in transition. Sales are getting a boost from an influx of older players as teenagers take a shrinking slice of the market.
APRIL 28, 2008
The third annual European Inventor of the Year awards honor the genius behind such advances as quieter airplanes and slow-releasing insulin
APRIL 28, 2008
From gourmet chefs in Spain to high tech companies in the Netherlands, these countries are pioneering fresh ideas in every field
APRIL 27, 2008
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
APRIL 18, 2008
Our roundup of the tech industry's most promising players aged 30 and under
APRIL 14, 2008
New handsets on display at CTIA Wireless 2008 boast navigation features, video and music capabilities, and, yes, iPhone-like touch screens
APRIL 10, 2008
The Nordic region still dominates the rankings of the most network-ready economies, but the U.S., Korea, and Switzerland posted big gains this year
APRIL 7, 2008
Despite a slowdown in many other sectors, the technology industry may see a surge in mergers and acquisitions in 2008
APRIL 4, 2008
Companies now want their outsourcing partners to go green, too. Which providers make the grade?
APRIL 4, 2008
Changing economics are making U.S. companies consider Latin America for their outsourcing needs
APRIL 1, 2008
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
MARCH 31, 2008
The heat is on energy-zapping data centers to match conservation efforts to consumption. Here, a look at some means to this end
MARCH 26, 2008
Despite a slowdown in many other sectors, the technology industry may see a surge in mergers and acquisitions in 2008
MARCH 24, 2008
The 28-year-old whiz kid's home-brewed applications based on the Wii are breathtakingly cool—and amazingly low-tech
MARCH 20, 2008
Although these patent-holders found fame in the creative arts, they also found time to tinker with their own inventions
MARCH 17, 2008
Scientists are using salmon sperm, silk, and viruses to create gadgets of the future
MARCH 10, 2008
For tech startups, the annual South by Southwest interactive festival in Austin, Tex., has become the place to see and get hyped
MARCH 6, 2008
OLPC may have started the trend, but there are many new choices for low-cost computing
MARCH 5, 2008
Some of these much-ballyhooed tools may be useful to small business owners down the road, but their makers need to work the kinks out first
MARCH 3, 2008
For every marketing widget that takes off on social network Facebook, hundreds bomb. A look at why
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
Institutional investors -- many in New York -- are sinking money into Web 2.0 companies, putting a squeeze on Bay Area venture capitalists
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
The first take-it-with-you computer, in 1981, came in at 23 lb. (have fun at the airport with that). Look at how far we've come since then
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Though Silicon Valley still produces more billion-plus valuation IPOs, Europe is catching up
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
A new study suggests that what matters isn't having the best tech infrastructure, but how well a country makes use of it
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
A wave of good deeds continues on the Net, from Web sites focusing on global concerns to PayPal's donation widget
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
How the best-selling mobile handset makes its way from Apple stores to resellers to far-flung storefronts around the globe
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
Biomimicry, the practice of designing according to natural principles, has garnered devotees from many industries, producing a wide variety of innovative results
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Modu, Bug Labs, and Sony Ericsson are tinkering with technology that lets consumers assemble cell phones feature by feature
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
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
JANUARY 29, 2008
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
JANUARY 25, 2008
Check out a demo of Potion Design's new interactive wine menu
JANUARY 22, 2008
Not sure whether to view courtesy of Comcast, HBO, Vongo or Vudu? Here's how
to sort it all out
JANUARY 16, 2008
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
JANUARY 15, 2008
As earnings reports start rolling in, IBM's positive performance raises hopes that the tech industry can handle 2008's certain challenges
JANUARY 14, 2008
Rivals to the left, right, and every which way for a company no longer known just for computers
JANUARY 14, 2008
We canvassed various experts for ideas—serious and not-so-serious—on the products, services, and experiences Apple should tackle next
JANUARY 9, 2008
No, I'm not pledging to spend less time online, but I do have some advice for what these Web companies need to resolve to do in 2008
JANUARY 4, 2008
A highly opinionated list of 10 software apps, gadgets, and "solutions" your small business can do perfectly well without
JANUARY 2, 2008
From Apple's next iPhone to Cell Fusion and smartpens, this year promises to be an exciting one for the gadget geek in all of us
DECEMBER 28, 2007
It was a big year for robotic toys and other gadgets aimed at consumers. But how did they hold up under scrutiny?
DECEMBER 26, 2007
Our readers add their favorite sites for the frugal Web surfer to our list of the 101 Best Web Freebies. Thanks for the tips!
DECEMBER 21, 2007
The software giant will launch ESP, its first foray into the "serious" gaming market of training simulators, mostly for the defense and aviation industries
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Innovative scans, cameras, sensors and more are playing a role in everything from sussing out biological weapons to verifying identity
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Bay Area entrepreneurs descend on Paris for the fourth annual Le Web conference
DECEMBER 18, 2007
Spending is up nearly 50% over last year. Here are the top ten 2007 Homeland Security tech contractors as ranked by FedSpending.org
DECEMBER 10, 2007
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...
DECEMBER 4, 2007
The student finalists in this year's Siemens Competition could
be the nation's next top scientists
DECEMBER 4, 2007
Perhaps no surprise to gamers, the all-time best sellers feature the ol' gridiron, high-speed car chases, and a World of Warcraft
DECEMBER 3, 2007
Google, AT&T, and Apple lead the pack when it comes to generating the most profits for shareholders
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The ex-Silicon Valley vet is leaving Motorola. His four years at the helm might have been smoother with another hit product like the RAZR
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
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
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
The advocacy group's ranking, based on toxic substances used and recycling programs, shows Nokia slipping and Nintendo scraping bottom
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The World Economic Forum's 2008 picks for the hottest startups in health care, biotech, IT, Internet, and energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2007
The advocacy group's ranking, based on toxic substances used and recycling programs, shows Nokia slipping and Nintendo scraping bottom
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
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
NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Boston Consulting Group's tool enables researchers and companies to map who's working on what and where, allowing innovative collaboration
NOVEMBER 23, 2007
BusinessWeek.com scoured the Internet for the most useful free products and services available online that you probably don't know about
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
From smart to useful to silly, many social networking and other online services are popping up in Europe
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
A cheat sheet for consumer electronics
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
Artists and entrepreneurs from Def Jam's Russell Simmons to Roc-A-Fella Records' Damon Dash are founding new social networks
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Consolidation in the industry is largely focused on business intelligence software, but digital mapping is also hot
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
Among seven nations surveyed, the U.S. ranks lowest in patient satisfaction with overall medical care
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Social networks, Internet calling systems, and smart phones—all could be more vulnerable to hackers in the coming months
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
World food prices are accelerating even as subsidies remain high
OCTOBER 29, 2007
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
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Here's Handango's list of its most downloaded applications for smartphone users
OCTOBER 29, 2007
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.
OCTOBER 22, 2007
How 10 Internet startups cashed in big, and what their founders will do with the loot
OCTOBER 17, 2007
Move over Stanford and MIT. Some lesser-known colleges are overcoming small budgets and rural settings to punch above their weight in tech development
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Here are some products and services that allow you to watch what you want, not only whenever you want, but wherever you want
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Here are the large-screen TV brands that ranked highest in customer satisfaction, according to J.D. Power and Associates
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Groups like Computers for Classrooms can turn discarded machines into valuable assets for schools in two to three weeks
OCTOBER 1, 2007
A slew of consumer electronics makers have just come out with new YouTube-adapted gadgets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
The blockbuster Xbox 360 title plans to expand its reach with features gleaned from social-networking sites like MySpace and YouTube
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Mobile phones are transforming lives and creating new business opportunities for rural Africans
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
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
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
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.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Readers and BW staffers nominate their slate of movers and shakers in cyberspace
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Germany's Siemens captures the potential of Europe's stormy seas with a new wind farm off the British coast near Liverpool
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
Here's where the 2008 Presidential hopefuls stand on issues near and dear to Silicon Valley's heart
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
A new breed of networkless mobile providers is popping up in Europe and the U.S. But many aren't making it
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
A quantitative look at the high-tech prowess of China, India, and the U.S.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
Led by China Mobile and Bharti Airtel, eight tech players from Asia's top emerging markets rank among the BusinessWeek IT 100
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
From smart lighting to high-tech recycling, these eco-friendly innovations are already making a difference
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Seeing the success of alternative energy, entrepreneurs are busy trying to extract power from a widening range of seemingly unlikely sources
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
How schools use technology to improve academic morale, spur creative problem-solving, and build first-graders' vocabularies
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007
Intel, Google, and the like are using more of their money for venture capital investments in startups here and abroad. Nothing ventured, nothing gained?
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
Does this superpowered wireless technology seem to house more than its fair share of corporate cowboys? Take a look at these rough riders
AUGUST 23, 2007
A primer for turning a Facebook application into a business
AUGUST 20, 2007
Technology has already transformed the way we work, but there's much more still to come
AUGUST 17, 2007
From Metropolis to Transformers, filmmakers have enjoyed putting mechanicala men on the silver screen, and audiences continue to respond
AUGUST 17, 2007
In the three years since it went public, the company has evolved from a simple search engine to an ad and info behemoth. Here are some milestones
AUGUST 17, 2007
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
AUGUST 13, 2007
Companies are creating their own online video games to recruit, train, and communicate more effectively across divisions and continents
AUGUST 13, 2007
Zipcar founder Robin Chase argues that ride-sharing—her new venture reintroduces car pooling—is more environment-friendly than even hybrid cars
AUGUST 3, 2007
With cutting-edge technology, European companies are becoming world leaders in the fight against climate change
AUGUST 2, 2007
More and more Americans are seeking out medical advice on the Internet. Here's a look at the sites drawing the most visitors
JULY 31, 2007
Countries across the globe, from Estonia to Uruguay, are angling to become new offshoring centers and nab business from established hubs
JULY 31, 2007
Compare our reviews to find the video camera that suits you—from video chatter to vlogger to YouTube director
JULY 30, 2007
Widgets and other Web 2.0 instruments are opening up new venues for your band, whether you're still in the garage or already playing the Garden
JULY 23, 2007
You may not know it yet, but you've got Web widgets. Take a look at some of the most popular ones and the wiseguys who cultivated them
JULY 16, 2007
More employees are using their own tech in the workplace, creating potential entry points for hackers and headaches for companies
JULY 13, 2007
Cat pictures, gossip, tech talk, politics—there's lots of ways to rake in the dough online
JULY 12, 2007
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
JULY 11, 2007
A series of new computer games that combine learning with action could nudge more students into the sciences
JULY 11, 2007
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
JULY 2, 2007
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:
JULY 2, 2007
These 16 European tech companies made the annual IT100 list thanks to strong growth, profits, and shareholder returns
JULY 2, 2007
Recent European Web service offerings combine creativity and community with an international focus
JUNE 29, 2007
You don't want an iPhone or AT&T? There are other phones out there that can play music and perform mobile tricks—most at a much lower price
JUNE 27, 2007
Apple alumni have spread the gospel of good design far and wide. Here's a look at where they've ended up
JUNE 28, 2007
How big an impact will iPhone have? Consider the ripple effect of earlier products made by Steve Jobs & Co.
JUNE 28, 2007
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
JUNE 26, 2007
Sometimes you don't need all the answers, just the right one. That's where niche search can help
JUNE 25, 2007
French publishers are responsible for some of the world's most popular video games—and a few duds
JUNE 25, 2007
The Bay Area firm blurs the boundaries of industrial robotics, personal computing, gaming, and medical design with the Novint Falcon PC video game controller
JUNE 25, 2007
New technologies and online trends are grabbing new customers and gobbling up bandwidth
JUNE 18, 2007
Boeing's 787 represents a technological leap forward—and a major logistical challenge
JUNE 18, 2007
Social networking is hotter than ever. Here are eight sites where more people are spending more time
JUNE 11, 2007
They may be a little late to the party, but A-listers are using the Net to connect with fans and try out materials not appropriate for prime time
JUNE 11, 2007
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
JUNE 8, 2007
France has a brand-new reason to brag about its high-speed trains: The TGV Est
JUNE 7, 2007
From Edison's lab to Google's garage, we tour 10 historic places that incubated modern-day technical marvels
JUNE 1, 2007
On the Web, it's not just how many people are reading your musings, it's how many are pointing to them. Herewith, the most linked-to blogs
MAY 29, 2007
High-tech home gadgetry is now within reach for the average homeowner who might lean a little green
MAY 29, 2007
Who better to quiz on the best in digital home gizmos than the movers and shakers who live and breathe high-tech gadgets and innovation?
MAY 25, 2007
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
MAY 17, 2007
Here's a peek at some of the fatty, salty foods being marketed to youngsters online. A new study calls on the FTC to set ground rules
MAY 17, 2007
Solar-powered boats and cars are starting to see daylight, and some are even
reasonably priced—if you don't mind life in the slow lane
MAY 14, 2007
Buses, trains, and taxis are poised to evolve into more efficient, more environmentally-friendly people movers
MAY 14, 2007
New EPA standards for computers take effect in July; only one in four machines will make the grade
MAY 14, 2007
From MicroTards to the Clintstones, the most memorable musings from the tech world's favorite impostor
MAY 14, 2007
All that travel weighing you down? These new luggage and electronics items can make life easier for those on the go
MAY 8, 2007
Whether fermented from corn or sugar cane, America's biggest bet on renewable energy starts out life as grain alcohol
MAY 3, 2007
Tech companies have begun offering software and hardware that take advantage of the Internet's upgrade
APRIL 25, 2007
This group of developed nations shares a commitment to democracy and a market economy. They also share a taste for high-speed connections
APRIL 24, 2007
California, Florida, and Texas are doing the most hiring in technology; Kansas and Colorado need rewiring
APRIL 16, 2007
The avatars and names are fictitious, but their bankrolls are plenty real. Get to know Second Life's top earners and find out how they did it
APRIL 16, 2007
Second Life isn't just for marketing anymore. Companies are dabbling in 3D collaboration and conferencing
APRIL 13, 2007
Worried about outsourcing and U.S. underperformance in engineering? Meet some kids whose robotics acumen may reassure you
APRIL 12, 2007
Unsure of the difference between vlipping and vlogging? Can't tell a Digg from a crog? Keep this glossary handy next time you log on
APRIL 9, 2007
Semantic Web technology allows companies to provide context for data, helping them distinguish or connect info from disparate sources
APRIL 9, 2007
Here's our attempt to provide a fuller picture of the elephant in nearly every company's board room
APRIL 2, 2007
Sophisticated motion-tracking technology isn't just for animation. It can simulate heart surgery or help advertisers pinpoint consumers' attention spans
MARCH 28, 2007
An annual survey finds Denmark first and Chad last in the use of info tech and networks to drive economic growth
MARCH 26, 2007
Here's a look at the latest crop of techno-wonderboys, from widget-wranglers to playlist-parsers
MARCH 19, 2007
Living Tomorrow—set to open its first U.S. museum in 2009—has a sneak preview of the tech lover's future-perfect home
MARCH 19, 2007
They took home the prizes. Now they're transforming their winning technology ideas for decreasing the use of fossil fuels into working businesses
MARCH 13, 2007
Teachers beware: Portable devices and the Internet are increasing the temptation to cheat in high schools and on college campuses
MARCH 12, 2007
Intel, Motorola, Sony—they're among the companies using Web-collaboration tools to foster teamwork among employees and promote products
MARCH 12, 2007
From vodcasts and webcasts to advanced data mining software, new resources are making business tasks easier
MARCH 12, 2007
The novelty of MySpace may be over, but companies are collaborating on the Web for all kinds of practical uses
MARCH 8, 2007
Which systems are the most critical for everyday life? We examine the networks whose failure would disrupt the lives of millions
MARCH 1, 2007
The One Laptop Per Child group founded by Nicholas Negroponte is championing a new graphical user interface called "Sugar"
FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Shake hands with robots and meet zebra fish that are helping scientists search for a cancer cure at museums that put technology first
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
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
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
Videoconferencing has reached new levels of sophistication with these high-end systems that let you practically reach out and touch your cross-country colleagues
FEBRUARY 11, 2007
See how one IBM sales director tries to stay connected—and productive—while traveling for business
JANUARY 29, 2007
While Apple, eBay, and their ilk are grabbing the headlines, we take a look at the big crop of up-and-comers changing the face of technology
JANUARY 29, 2007
Getting a feel for the new touch-screen technology
JANUARY 29, 2007
What ever happened to just making calls? Mobile phones are now full-blown fashion accessories
JANUARY 23, 2007
The handset maker's portfolio of clever gadgets should help it attain star status in the mobile marketplace
JANUARY 18, 2007
European aerospace giant Airbus faces a tough challenge: boosting production while improving efficiency
JANUARY 16, 2007
Companies are riding the wave of viral video to woo customers—and spending less, too
JANUARY 10, 2007
Asia is spending big bucks to expand high-speed train and maglev lines. Alstom, Siemens, and some Japanese companies hope to land the contracts
JANUARY 4, 2007
New software and services will let you locate your buddies, spy on your ex, and keep a watchful eye on your kids
JANUARY 3, 2007
These high-tech toilets will measure your blood pressure, light your nighttime perambulations, and keep you warm and dry
JANUARY 2, 2007
Online sharing of clips and filmed programming exploded in 2006; here are some of the highlights
DECEMBER 28, 2006
The launch of major operating systems, chips, and handheld devices will give consumers plenty of incentives to switch brands
DECEMBER 22, 2006
Apple and Google continued to log big gains this year. Suppliers to chipmakers and companies in the telecom sector also scored robust growth in 2006
DECEMBER 19, 2006
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
DECEMBER 11, 2006
Companies are moving IT jobs to a widening web of overseas cities—many of them far from Bangalore
DECEMBER 8, 2006
XM and Sirius have each amassed star-laden lineups of musicians, athletes, and broadcasters as they vie for supremacy
DECEMBER 4, 2006
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:
DECEMBER 4, 2006
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:
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
There are plenty of sites similar to the much-hyped, avatar-populated, virtual world. Your business may feel more at home in one of these:
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Some of business's top guns create their own avatars to explore firsthand the potential of the online virtual marketplace
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Whether it's selling books, electronics, or, now, digital services, Amazon never ceases to surprise
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
Meet eight real people who pulled off virtual feats, using the Web to find vast audiences, make authentic cash, and break into other media
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Mixing data from different sources can give companies a competitive edge
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
Human rights group Reporters Without Borders identifies the world's 13 most pronounced Internet "black holes"
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Tomorrow's PCs will be required to fit in with the décor of every room of the house and be accessible from anywhere
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
Ten races where online campaigning could play a critical role in the outcome of elections
OCTOBER 30, 2006
The Korean electronics maker has shed its generic Goldstar image and is trying to breach the cutting edge in TVs and appliances in the U.S.
OCTOBER 27, 2006
Internet fantasy competition isn't just for football nuts. Fashionistas, political junkies, and even bowlers are getting in on the action
OCTOBER 25, 2006
The South Korean mobile-phone maker is using award-winning innovation to make a name for itself in the U.S.
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Innovative technology can improve training and officiating and even alter the outcome of competition; sometimes it goes too far
OCTOBER 17, 2006
The virtual community is becoming an online destination of choice for big
companies looking to test and sell new products and promote their brands
OCTOBER 17, 2006
Turner Broadcasting's GameTap revives past hits and looks to the future with episodic play
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Aging baby boomers are spurring companies and universities to develop tools to monitor the well-being of a home's occupants
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Take a closer look at the vessels that are largely behind the huge increase in deepwater oil production
OCTOBER 11, 2006
TV episodes are being posted on a range of sites, as networks use their fall lineups to capitalize on the Web-video phenom. Here's a guide:
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target, and pharma giants like Pfizer are increasingly relying on radio-frequency identification to track shipments
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Once you've sent your missive into cyberspace, it's there for the world to see
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Imagine if you took all the most advanced high-tech automotive technology you could find and put it on one car. We did
OCTOBER 2, 2006
From spherical wheels to VTOL wings, if and when the cars of tomorrow get built, this is what they could look like
OCTOBER 2, 2006
From windshield wipers to OnStar: technological innovations the modern car would rather not do without
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Need more tech in your car? Here's a selection of today's coolest high-end automotive electronics
OCTOBER 2, 2006
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
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Click fraud schemes vary and often involve a complicated chain of relationships. Here's one way the process can work:
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
BusinessWeek.com readers' top 10 choices from the idiosyncratic world of blogging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Award-winning designs have helped put the Chinese computer maker on track to becoming a tech powerhouse
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Companies are finding a host of ways to tap online communities for recruiting, sales, advertising and business development
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
These nifty gadgets up the ante on bike performance by allowing riders to measure all manner of data
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
It's more like the 50-finger discount these days, as organized teams make shoplifting a growth "business." Here's a look at their top targets
SEPTEMBER 8, 2006
A new digital "ink" is revolutionizing the way advertisers get their messages across on billboards
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
Europe's commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is leading to more interest in solar, wind, and wave power--and even nuclear plants
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
Want seats at the 50-yard line? A growing number of sites will resell them online—but it's going to cost you
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
From microchip-embedded bait to sonar school-finders, technology available for everyday anglers ensures the best possible catch
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
The famous Danish toymaker takes its Technics line into the future with Mindstorms NXT computerized, motorized robots
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006
Online fantasy sports is big business, and football grabs a huge majority of players. Here's advice from the experts on picking your team
AUGUST 31, 2006
Thanks to local ordinances, a new game for long road trips could be "find the cell tower." See if you can pick these out
AUGUST 30, 2006
The little browser that could has grabbed 10% market share thanks to Mozilla's inventive marketing and a skulk of 'fox-fervent volunteers'
AUGUST 21, 2006
It has taken a lot of persuasion, but proponents of wind power are winning the world over, sometimes one windmill at a time
AUGUST 16, 2006
Some of the largest U.S. cities have hatched big plans for providing low-cost wireless broadband to residents
AUGUST 14, 2006
Take a look at the guys who are running the new show on the Internet and are poised to change the world all over again
AUGUST 10, 2006
Here are some of the techniques and tools that government officials and traffickers use—from special greenhouses to Predator drones
AUGUST 7, 2006
See which companies are using prediction markets to glean forecasts on matters from pricing to product success or failure
JULY 26, 2006
Advances in medical technology are helping doctors provide cutting-edge care for soldiers injured in battle in Iraq and Afghanistan
JULY 24, 2006
Online video ads are meant for cheap laughs, but getting them onto the Net and influencing viewers is no joke
JULY 18, 2006
Go behind the scenes at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where students design the physical and interactive aspects of toys
JULY 17, 2006
Toys had better come complete with lights, cameras, and digital action if they want to appeal to young kids who'd rather be on the computer
JULY 13, 2006
How Kyle MacDonald used Craigslist, savvy marketing, and a little help from aging rock stars to parlay a paper clip into a new house
JUNE 29, 2006
Designers from Ziba helped capture the spirit of today's China in the Opti Desktop PC
JUNE 29, 2006
MIT Media Lab wanted a cheap, sturdy—and really cool—computer for developing-world kids. Here's how they got that, and a prize too
JUNE 29, 2006
Go behind the scenes and learn firsthand how Kodak created its new V570 5-megapixel camera—and burnished its image in the process
JUNE 28, 2006
Microsoft is releasing tools to make it easier for amateurs and pros alike to program robots. Will this make the machines more commonplace?
JUNE 26, 2006
They may not be able to mix you a martini, but Red Whittaker's robots are already useful members of society. You can get to know them here
JUNE 19, 2006
As legend Bill Gates prepares to end his day-to-day involvement with Microsoft, which tech industry executives may one day approach his stature?
JUNE 16, 2006
Gates joins a long line of tech executives who ushered in the age of the personal computer but are now ceding the spotlight
JUNE 14, 2006
Meet the musicians who best harness technology, especially the Internet, to market themselves, their products, and their causes
JUNE 12, 2006
As this year's season begins, scientists are fine-tuning the tools, many high-tech, that help predict, track, and recover from hurricanes
MAY 15, 2006
See how Korea's industry-leading builder assembles and launches a massive vessel for a Greek shipping company
MAY 11, 2006
A unique look at the history of the machine that changed the world, as pictured on postage stamps from near and far
MAY 8, 2006
Learn about companies who took the plunge, investing in cutting-edge technology that may or may not pay off
MAY 1, 2006
More companies are using technology that measures physical traits to guard against unauthorized access
MAY 1, 2006
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.
MAY 1, 2006
Meet seven residents of this virtual world who wheel and deal in a real economy. Some are even making good money
MAY 1, 2006
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
APRIL 25, 2006
Blogging is no longer confined to the Internet, as publishers seize on the potential of books that begin as Web journals
APRIL 17, 2006
Check out nine interactive Web sites that offer everything from short clips to TV shows and full-length movies
APRIL 13, 2006
From Alienware to VoodooPC, computer makers are packing desktops
with the fastest chips, biggest hard drives and most vivid graphics
MARCH 14, 2006
Putting together the Airbus A380 poses problems never before seen in the aerospace industry. Here's a behind-the-scenes look
MARCH 13, 2006
First it was blogs. Now podcast mania is catching on quickly in the sports world.
MARCH 6, 2006
Pacemakers are getting smarter and handier all the time. They can even serve as diagnostic tools to help physicians.
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Cyberspace is full of community sites to help you plan a trip, get a job, or make a friend. Here's a rundown
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Whether you're listening to your own compositions or your favorite releases, these portable players will keep the music moving
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
New electric guitars feature technology that can mimic the sound of other instruments or help beginners keep their fingers in place
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Portable keyboards now have a wide range of capabilities and prices. We looked at several popular models
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
After creating your masterpieces, posting them on these sites might bring you an audience
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Check out the finalists and winner of Ithaca College's CellFlix Festival, a showcase for movies captured using mobile phones
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a sampling of the innovative products and services entrepreneurs are hoping will get investors' interest—and cash—at this year's show
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
It's quickly—and usually quietly—spreading into more and more services and devices, from e-mail to cars
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
Exciting new products promise athletes more speed, fewer spills, and the option of playing music through their sleeves
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
Here's a sampling of some promising new technologies from some smaller and lesser-known public companies
JANUARY 25, 2006
Here's how video-game designers include pitches for products from cars to deodorant
JANUARY 23, 2006
The latest mobile devices aren't just conversation pieces. Check out
the high-tech multimedia and communications functions they offer
JANUARY 23, 2006
How much of a notebook PC can you get when you're on a budget? Check
these out
JANUARY 19, 2006
Check out the coming 3-D versions for cell phones, which communicate your movements or speech through complex animation
JANUARY 16, 2006
Scientists believe that giving some animals human genes may yield treatments for a wide range of diseases. Here's a look at some current research
JANUARY 10, 2006
A raft of new gizmos let you make calls, hear tunes, and track your progress as you zip down the mountain
JANUARY 9, 2006
Here are some of the hottest items featured at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Browse away, technophiles!
JANUARY 9, 2006
The Consumer Electronics Show featured all sorts of new gear, from a DVR kit to scroll-wheel-friendly gloves to heads-up video displays
DECEMBER 23, 2005
See how the world's largest online retailer ensures that gifts get delivered on one of the busiest shopping—and shipping—days of the year
DECEMBER 22, 2005
After all the controversy the book-copying and -indexing project created, how is it faring? These examples provide some clues
DECEMBER 19, 2005
A clutch of concepts — from the whimsical to the life-altering — that came to the fore and could shape the future
DECEMBER 12, 2005
These outfits are developing machines designed to handle soaring Web
traffic more quickly, cheaply, and efficiently than their predecessors
do
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Some of these gadgets could be out soon, while others are just concepts. However, all show we've got plenty to look forward to
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. Here are a few examples
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
Next Generation has sampled all 18 Xbox 360 launch titles. Here's a
brief look at Microsoft's big array
OCTOBER 28, 2005
At this time of year, fans have plenty of teams to follow. But what are the best Web sites for sports news? BW Online investigates
OCTOBER 14, 2005
After legal rulings against them, file-sharing services are evolving. Here's where they've been and where they're heading
OCTOBER 14, 2005
At the IndieGamesCon expo, players could gobble a pink flamingo, do algebra with a gun, or live large in Legoland
OCTOBER 10, 2005
Some gamers will go anywhere for a good challenge but few go as far and have accomplished as much as Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Every detail of their retirement house has been carefully planned to save energy—right down to the choice of computers and light bulbs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Here's a sampling of new personal generators that are hitting the market and some that will be on the way soon
SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Meet some former "think-different" company designers and engineers who've moved on—and taken a lot of its innovative culture with them
AUGUST 8, 2005
Surveillance's high-tech future, from palm scanning to T-rays to artificial noses that identify people by their unique scent
JULY 25, 2005
Here's a guided tour of the some of the most innovative sites that combine data and features of other sites to make something new
JUNE 29, 2005
Japanese electronics companies are hard at work on a new generation for the home and office that can do anything from baby-sit to send e-mail
JUNE 20, 2005
Here's a look at some of the folks behind a slew of innovations that have helped individuals gain new strength from new connections
JUNE 20, 2005
New technologies are marshaling the talents, resources, and dollars of millions of people worldwide.
MAY 23, 2005
Here are BW Online's top picks for the new genre of Net radio. Listen and let us know which you like best
JANUARY 31, 2005
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
MARCH 7, 2005
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OCTOBER 11, 2004
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
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