We look at the gadgets in the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and chat to director Marc Foster about the technology behind Bond (includes spoilers).

Is it possible to run all your electronic gadgets - even your laptop - on renewable energy sources? PC Authority's eco-warrior Matthew Sparkes gets on his bike.

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

Semiconductor Industry Association predicts growth of 7.7 per cent until 2010.

Don't go shopping without it, it's the dream wish list for everything new shiny and cool.

New York lawmakers set out to ban electronic distractions from cars, with drivers facing a plethora of gadgets at the wheel, from GPS to LCD DVD screens. Do they endanger the driver and should we ban all gadgets in cars?

While this film lacks the sophisticated grace of the last entry, Solace is a gentle reminder that a darker, grittier Bond can still thrill audiences and in the process - divide them.

Climb the steps all the way to Windows guru status with our invaluable selection of tips and shortcuts for XP and Vista.

Trekkie fans can pay homage to their favourite show even while Skypeing, with the VoIP-capable Star Trek USB Communicator

LaCie launches a handy gadget that converts your SD info into USB format, and looks the part while doing it

Introducing the world’s first "fully wearable waterproof action camera" – the Predator VX360

Whether you are a busy commuter or a frequent flyer or maybe you prefer to just travel for business or pleasure, there's a selection of kit that can simpify your life.

The US military is working on a portable hacking device that would allow soldiers untrained and unskilled in the art of cyber warfare to infiltrate enemy networks at the click of a few buttons.

The gadget man says he wants to make a netbook - here's why we hope he does, and 5 features that could make us want one.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

A new gadget allows Calendar and Docs to be searched from within Gmail.

A digital notetaker that records sounds, meetings, interviews and the like - for later transcription. Perhaps the best dictation gadget you're likey to find on the market.

The Sennheiser HD800's massive transducers make them the Rolls Royce of headphones. Also in Most Wanted this week, HTC's Dream smartphone, Sony's Walkman W Series and the niftiest gadget we've seen for the Blackberry in a while.

Asus new videophone has got Skype approval – but is it a gadget you'd really need?

A superbly packaged do-everything mobile workhorse that will appeal to business users and gadget freaks alike.