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.

The company promises that Windows 7 will be the best version of its operating system yet, critical acclaim has often eluded Redmond. We've decided to count down the ten best products ever to come out of Redmond, from DOS 5 to Flight Simulator and NT 4.0

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.

There’s so much to like about this package that it might just be worth switching operating systems to get hold of it.

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

A stunning piece of design to rival any Apple offering, and the price is surprisingly reasonable

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.

Well priced, with a robust chassis and touchscreen option that make it a good choice for classroom use, and any one else wanting a netbook that's a little bit different

Cameras and accessories to whet the appetite of photo enthusiasts

We like the ambition of producing a low-cost BlackBerry, but until it drops in price there’s too much competition.

A hugely likeable phone that excels at web browsing and manages to just live up to its ambitious name.

Part laptop and part nettop, the Gigabyte Booktop M1022M is the first netbook we’ve seen that overcomes the ‘3 USB problem'.