Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

From Betamax to Amiga, here's a list of those IT innovations that fell under the bulldozer. Some were cruelly robbed of their advantage, others threw it away with bad management

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

As we bring our Information Overload summit to a close, we have decided to name and rank the biggest culprits for the overload, the issues which more than anything else are causing companies to drown in a deluge of data..

Make this year’s biggest games shine with glorious high-detail, thumping sound and the best accessories

High-profile short films from around the world are now getting made on DSLR cameras, thanks to rapidly improving sensors and prices. Judge for yourself, with these five videos made with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Be the most connected home on the street with these tech toys for getting your family online.

The latest high-tech gadgetry for when you’re tangling with nature

The Mayan prophecy might be counting down, but the science behind the new film 2012 might leave a few people confused. We look at what the film got right and what is best left to conspiracy theorists.

Some of the wildest, weirdest and most useful gadgets and gizmos for kids - or big kids at heart

GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia

Wireless in-car connectivity centres are gaining popularity thanks to 3G and burgeoning 4G services. We take a look at a couple of the bigger examples and investigate how they're changing the way we drive.

Cameras and accessories to whet the appetite of photo enthusiasts

Get the latest gear to stream movies from the study to the lounge room, record digital TV and watch TV online

A father and son team have completed an arduous 3000km journey across Australia on an ex-'postie' motorcycle, all for the sake of proving that the impossible can be done with expensive Polish alcohol

The initial purchase price of a printer can be difficult to see past when you're making a buying decision, and it's tempting to simply go for the cheapest available - but inkjet printing can be deceptive.

Google is bringing out an operating system - Chrome OS. But how will it fare against the likes of Windows?

That 50in screen might seem like a good idea, but here's why you should be careful about falling victim to screen envy

From the EyePet to Topfield's Masterpiece HD personal video recorder, here are five gadgets and toys making our hotlist this Christmas

Simon Hackett's electric Tesla Roadster is making the most of its rapid recharge facility in Australia's Eco Challenge; as other challengers show off their fuel efficiency in the 3000km race.