The cult sci-fi classic is reportedly the inspiration behind a new Web project backed by Blade Runner director Ridley Scott

From flying cars to hoverboards, and AI to lasers, we delve into 10 technologies from a list of iconic films and find out just how close we are to making each a reality

OS-independent virtualisation comes to blades.

Now has biggest market share in thin client market.

High performance computing (HPC) may be the pinnacle of the computer speed pyramid, but not its profit pyramid.

I can see for miles and miles

Third Green500 list puts Big Blue way ahead.

The Xbox 360 dashboard has been looking slightly lacklustre compared to the Playstation's slick XMB implementation, and Microsoft has finally realised the 360 needed an updated GUI.

Part of the appeal of science fiction is its ability to transport you to other places, something these web sites do to great effect with artwork, movies and more.

We wonder where Terry Gilliam would have taken his vision of IT hell in his now-abandoned creation, Zero Theorem.

Sure there's the Death Knight, but what about new haircuts, shorter dungeons, and spider tanks?

Excellent speed, both wired and wireless, but this comes at a hefty price.

New hardware and remote management tools target mid-sized firms.

Istanbul offers more performance at same power draw as quad-cores.

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

Remakes don't always go down well, but JJ Abram's Star Trek is the rare example that defies expectations and delivers. Daniel Long boarded the new Enterprise and survived to tell the story.

A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget.

Industries keeping a sweet outlook during these sour times.

There are any number of reasons why you could be delayed by traffic congestion and up until now, there’s been little motorists could do about it. We've road-tested a traffic-equipped GPS for a week to see if it can help.