We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

Planning that extended weekend away, or perhaps you have an overseas business trip looming? Then this list is a must-read.

New device features Pearl controller and assisted GPS.

The Air Force has been assuring the world that its global positioning system (GPS) will be working well for a long time to come..

The European Union has launched a new satellite location service that dramatically enhances the accuracy of the existing US GPS system..

Silicon Valley geek led astray.

A fortnight ago we reviewed the worst villains in computing history. But what would a villain be without a hero to battle with?

Google is to start selling a voice activated search application for the iPhone..

Intel has been outlining its research into the future of the internet and is predicting an increasing merging of the online and real worlds.

German motorist 'just obeying orders'.

A new radio system developed in Australia allows cars to be used as network nodes, communicating with each other on road conditions and with a head office on positioning..

Touch Diamond first to use Windows 6.1, and will feature 3D weather reports with raindrops and lightning onscreen. Oh, and a little feature called 3G.

Solar cells could be inserted under the iPod screen to power you music. It's only a patent, but we're already dreaming of iPods that never run out of charge.

It looks like touchscreen fever is official. Nokia's planned touchscreen handset likely to offer Wi-Fi or HSDPA, plus a couple of tricks the iPhone lacks.

Are you sure you want to turn Yes/No.

Corporates muscle in on competition.

Mobile industry desperate to drive data revenues.