System-on-a-chip component should see prices plummet.

Discover how Google Sky, Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope, and dedicated software such as Starry Night or Stellarium allows you to explore the stars and view the planets in stunning detail without even touching a telescope

Employment in the IT sector is slowly improving, but people may be critically under-skilled, according to Eddie Liu, manager of IT recruitment at Robert Walters.

Penn State researchers use naturally occurring bacteria.

Although the future for polymer electronics looks bright, theres inevitably a cloud on the horizon. Its to do with size. While there would be some definite advantages in making computer chips out of p

Hitachi pioneered the concept of recording digital video direct to DVD . Now into its third generation of DVD cameras, a few competitors have appeared on the horizon with its first generation models

The cut-down PS3 costs the same as the Xbox Elite, has lost of its key features and still has that cracking Blu-ray player

The next generation of SATA will double the transfer speed of storage from three to six Gbit per second.

New internet-connected gadgets on the horizon.

"Apple is re-inventing the phone" declares CEO.

HD DVD support is the big new feature, but the automated ad-removal tool and enhanced menu customisation make this a great app for the money.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Have you ever wanted to stare into the heavens and see what the universe holds? You can, with Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope. We show you how

Up against it when compared to the PSP and not the worthy substitute it should have been. Once more people crack the dual screen, though, it might be worth a second look

Better, brighter screens and replacement light bulbs.

Is file sharing a great way to make money? The founders of file-sharing site Mininova claim to have a tax-paying, revenue-making business model which just happens to be the world's largest BitTorrent search portal.

According to reports, Apple may have lost their sponsorship role with mega-band U2 to rivals Blackberry, who ought to be calling this a 'beautiful day'.

Even without Steve Jobs at the helm, it looks like next month's Macworld keynote could announce good news for Macolytes, if the current round of rumours is to be believed.

The aggressive price and Nikon design know-how mean there’s still a place for the D40

Few products that come through our Labs leave us amazed but Celestron’s Skyscout managed it.