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DECEMBER 4, 2006
Sure, you'll find companies like YouTube and Google on mobile, but many of the hot young companies to watch are run by people who cut their teeth on cell phones. Here are a few:
DECEMBER 4, 2006
Manufacturers are turning out hundreds of different cell phone models each year, adding new technology for instant Web searches, mapping, and wallet-free payments. But what will resonate with consumers? Here are a few recent popular designs:
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
There are plenty of sites similar to the much-hyped, avatar-populated, virtual world. Your business may feel more at home in one of these:
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Some of business's top guns create their own avatars to explore firsthand the potential of the online virtual marketplace
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Whether it's selling books, electronics, or, now, digital services, Amazon never ceases to surprise
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
Meet eight real people who pulled off virtual feats, using the Web to find vast audiences, make authentic cash, and break into other media
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
Mixing data from different sources can give companies a competitive edge
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
Human rights group Reporters Without Borders identifies the world's 13 most pronounced Internet "black holes"
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Tomorrow's PCs will be required to fit in with the décor of every room of the house and be accessible from anywhere
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
Ten races where online campaigning could play a critical role in the outcome of elections
OCTOBER 30, 2006
The Korean electronics maker has shed its generic Goldstar image and is trying to breach the cutting edge in TVs and appliances in the U.S.
OCTOBER 27, 2006
Internet fantasy competition isn't just for football nuts. Fashionistas, political junkies, and even bowlers are getting in on the action
OCTOBER 25, 2006
The South Korean mobile-phone maker is using award-winning innovation to make a name for itself in the U.S.
OCTOBER 18, 2006
Innovative technology can improve training and officiating and even alter the outcome of competition; sometimes it goes too far
OCTOBER 17, 2006
The virtual community is becoming an online destination of choice for big
companies looking to test and sell new products and promote their brands
OCTOBER 17, 2006
Turner Broadcasting¹s GameTap revives past hits and looks to the future with episodic play
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Aging baby boomers are spurring companies and universities to develop tools to monitor the well-being of a home's occupants
OCTOBER 16, 2006
Take a closer look at the vessels that are largely behind the huge increase in deepwater oil production
OCTOBER 11, 2006
TV episodes are being posted on a range of sites, as networks use their fall lineups to capitalize on the Web-video phenom. Here¹s a guide:
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target, and pharma giants like Pfizer are increasingly relying on radio-frequency identification to track shipments
OCTOBER 4, 2006
Once you've sent your missive into cyberspace, it's there for the world to see
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Imagine if you took all the most advanced high-tech automotive technology you could find and put it on one car. We did
OCTOBER 2, 2006
From spherical wheels to VTOL wings, if and when the cars of tomorrow get built, this is what they could look like
OCTOBER 2, 2006
From windshield wipers to OnStar: technological innovations the modern car would rather not do without
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Need more tech in your car? Here's a selection of today's coolest high-end automotive electronics
OCTOBER 2, 2006
From cars that pay attention when you don't to built-in stereos that can store music and photo collections, high-tech cars are now commonly available in nearly every segment
OCTOBER 2, 2006
Click fraud schemes vary and often involve a complicated chain of relationships. Here's one way the process can work:
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
BusinessWeek.com readers' top 10 choices from the idiosyncratic world of blogging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
Award-winning designs have helped put the Chinese computer maker on track to becoming a tech powerhouse
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
Social networking sites, along with blogs and Web sites, can be a virtual glass house for young people with lots of spirit. Here are some tips on preventing your online posts from coming back to haunt you
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Companies are finding a host of ways to tap online communities for recruiting, sales, advertising and business development
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
These nifty gadgets up the ante on bike performance by allowing riders to measure all manner of data
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
It's more like the 50-finger discount these days, as organized teams make shoplifting a growth "business." Here's a look at their top targets
SEPTEMBER 8, 2006
A new digital "ink" is revolutionizing the way advertisers get their messages across on billboards
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
Europe's commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is leading to more interest in solar, wind, and wave power--and even nuclear plants
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
Want seats at the 50-yard line? A growing number of sites will resell them online -- but it's going to cost you
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
From microchip-embedded bait to sonar school-finders, technology available for everyday anglers ensures the best possible catch
SEPTEMBER 4, 2006
The famous Danish toymaker takes its Technics line into the future with Mindstorms NXT computerized, motorized robots
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006
Online fantasy sports is big business, and football grabs a huge majority of players. Here's advice from the experts on picking your team
AUGUST 31, 2006
Thanks to local ordinances, a new game for long road trips could be "find the cell tower." See if you can pick these out
AUGUST 30, 2006
The little browser that could has grabbed 10% market share thanks to Mozilla's inventive marketing and a skulk of 'fox-fervent volunteers'
AUGUST 21, 2006
It has taken a lot of persuasion, but proponents of wind power are winning the world over, sometimes one windmill at a time
AUGUST 16, 2006
Some of the largest U.S. cities have hatched big plans for providing low-cost wireless broadband to residents
AUGUST 14, 2006
Take a look at the guys who are running the new show on the Internet and are poised to change the world all over again
AUGUST 10, 2006
Here are some of the techniques and tools that government officials and traffickers use—from special greenhouses to Predator drones
AUGUST 7, 2006
See which companies are using prediction markets to glean forecasts on matters from pricing to product success or failure
JULY 26, 2006
Advances in medical technology are helping doctors provide cutting-edge care for soldiers injured in battle in Iraq and Afghanistan
JULY 24, 2006
Online video ads are meant for cheap laughs, but getting them onto the Net and influencing viewers is no joke
JULY 18, 2006
Go behind the scenes at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where students design the physical and interactive aspects of toys
JULY 17, 2006
Toys had better come complete with lights, cameras, and digital action if they want to appeal to young kids who'd rather be on the computer
JULY 13, 2006
How Kyle MacDonald used Craigslist, savvy marketing, and a little help from aging rock stars to parlay a paper clip into a new house
JUNE 29, 2006
Designers from Ziba helped capture the spirit of today's China in the Opti Desktop PC
JUNE 29, 2006
MIT Media Lab wanted a cheap, sturdy—and really cool—computer for developing-world kids. Here's how they got that, and a prize too
JUNE 29, 2006
Go behind the scenes and learn firsthand how Kodak created its new V570 5-megapixel camera—and burnished its image in the process
JUNE 28, 2006
Microsoft is releasing tools to make it easier for amateurs and pros alike to program robots. Will this make the machines more commonplace?
JUNE 26, 2006
They may not be able to mix you a martini, but Red Whittaker's robots are already useful members of society. You can get to know them here
JUNE 19, 2006
As legend Bill Gates prepares to end his day-to-day involvement with Microsoft, which tech industry executives may one day approach his stature?
JUNE 16, 2006
Gates joins a long line of tech executives who ushered in the age of the personal computer but are now ceding the spotlight
JUNE 14, 2006
Meet the musicians who best harness technology, especially the Internet, to market themselves, their products, and their causes
JUNE 12, 2006
As this year's season begins, scientists are fine-tuning the tools, many high-tech, that help predict, track, and recover from hurricanes
MAY 15, 2006
See how Korea's industry-leading builder assembles and launches a massive vessel for a Greek shipping company
MAY 11, 2006
A unique look at the history of the machine that changed the world, as pictured on postage stamps from near and far
MAY 8, 2006
Learn about companies who took the plunge, investing in cutting-edge technology that may or may not pay off
MAY 1, 2006
More companies are using technology that measures physical traits to guard against unauthorized access
MAY 1, 2006
Despite their cutting-edge look, online virtual worlds actually go back decades. Inspired by the board game Dungeons and Dragons, they started out with participants typing in plain-text descriptions of the settings and the actions of their characters.
MAY 1, 2006
Meet seven residents of this virtual world who wheel and deal in a real economy. Some are even making good money
MAY 1, 2006
The steelmaker's blend of the latest technologies and recycling help it to make steel much more efficiently than yesteryear. Here's a peek at the process
APRIL 25, 2006
Blogging is no longer confined to the Internet, as publishers seize on the potential of books that begin as Web journals
APRIL 17, 2006
Check out nine interactive Web sites that offer everything from short clips to TV shows and full-length movies
APRIL 13, 2006
From Alienware to VoodooPC, computer makers are packing desktops
with the fastest chips, biggest hard drives and most vivid graphics
MARCH 14, 2006
Putting together the Airbus A380 poses problems never before seen in the aerospace industry. Here's a behind-the-scenes look
MARCH 13, 2006
First it was blogs. Now podcast mania is catching on quickly in the sports world.
MARCH 6, 2006
Pacemakers are getting smarter and handier all the time. They can even serve as diagnostic tools to help physicians.
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Cyberspace is full of community sites to help you plan a trip, get a job, or make a friend. Here's a rundown
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Whether you're listening to your own compositions or your favorite releases, these portable players will keep the music moving
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
New electric guitars feature technology that can mimic the sound of other instruments or help beginners keep their fingers in place
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
Portable keyboards now have a wide range of capabilities and prices. We looked at several popular models
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
After creating your masterpieces, posting them on these sites might bring you an audience
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
Visa has been promoting its brand with a Winter Olympics-themed game that online players find hard to resist. It's a canny strategy, and it's catching on
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Check out the finalists and winner of Ithaca College's CellFlix Festival, a showcase for movies captured using mobile phones
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a sampling of the innovative products and services entrepreneurs are hoping will get investors' interest -- and cash -- at this year's show
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
It's quickly -- and usually quietly -- spreading into more and more services and devices, from e-mail to cars
FEBRUARY 3, 2006
Exciting new products promise athletes more speed, fewer spills, and the option of playing music through their sleeves
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
Here's a sampling of some promising new technologies from some smaller and lesser-known public companies
JANUARY 25, 2006
Here's how video-game designers include pitches for products from cars to deodorant
JANUARY 23, 2006
The latest mobile devices aren't just conversation pieces. Check out
the high-tech multimedia and communications functions they offer
JANUARY 23, 2006
How much of a notebook PC can you get when you're on a budget? Check
these out
JANUARY 19, 2006
Check out the coming 3-D versions for cell phones, which communicate your movements or speech through complex animation
JANUARY 16, 2006
Scientists believe that giving some animals human genes may yield treatments for a wide range of diseases. Here's a look at some current research
JANUARY 10, 2006
A raft of new gizmos let you make calls, hear tunes, and track your progress as you zip down the mountain
JANUARY 9, 2006
Here are some of the hottest items featured at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Browse away, technophiles!
JANUARY 9, 2006
The Consumer Electronics Show featured all sorts of new gear, from a DVR kit to scroll-wheel-friendly gloves to heads-up video displays
DECEMBER 23, 2005
See how the world's largest online retailer ensures that gifts get delivered on one of the busiest shopping -- and shipping -- days of the year
DECEMBER 22, 2005
After all the controversy the book-copying and -indexing project created, how is it faring? These examples provide some clues
DECEMBER 19, 2005
A clutch of concepts ‹ from the whimsical to the life-altering ‹ that came to the fore and could shape the future
DECEMBER 12, 2005
These outfits are developing machines designed to handle soaring Web
traffic more quickly, cheaply, and efficiently than their predecessors
do
DECEMBER 12, 2005
Some of these gadgets could be out soon, while others are just concepts. However, all show we've got plenty to look forward to
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. Here are a few examples
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
Next Generation has sampled all 18 Xbox 360 launch titles. Here's a
brief look at Microsoft's big array
OCTOBER 28, 2005
At this time of year, fans have plenty of teams to follow. But what are the best Web sites for sports news? BW Online investigates
OCTOBER 14, 2005
After legal rulings against them, file-sharing services are evolving. Here's where they've been and where they're heading
OCTOBER 14, 2005
At the IndieGamesCon expo, players could gobble a pink flamingo, do algebra with a gun, or live large in Legoland
OCTOBER 10, 2005
Some gamers will go anywhere for a good challenge but few go as far and have accomplished as much as Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Every detail of their retirement house has been carefully planned to save energy -- right down to the choice of computers and light bulbs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Here's a sampling of new personal generators that are hitting the market and some that will be on the way soon
SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Meet some former "think-different" company designers and engineers who've moved on -- and taken a lot of its innovative culture with them
AUGUST 8, 2005
Surveillance's high-tech future, from palm scanning to T-rays to artificial noses that identify people by their unique scent
JULY 25, 2005
Here's a guided tour of the some of the most innovative sites that combine data and features of other sites to make something new
JUNE 29, 2005
Japanese electronics companies are hard at work on a new generation for the home and office that can do anything from baby-sit to send e-mail
JUNE 20, 2005
Here's a look at some of the folks behind a slew of innovations that have helped individuals gain new strength from new connections
JUNE 20, 2005
New technologies are marshaling the talents, resources, and dollars of millions of people worldwide.
MAY 23, 2005
Here are BW Online's top picks for the new genre of Net radio. Listen and let us know which you like best
JANUARY 31, 2005
Linus Torvalds once led a ragtag band of software geeks. Not anymore. Here's an inside look at how the unusual Linux business model increasingly threatens Microsoft
MARCH 7, 2005
That was the topic of a panel co-hosted in November, 2004, by BusinessWeek and the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Among the panelists: BW's Steve Shepard, New York's Adam Moss, Time Out New York's Cyndi Stivers, Wired founder John Battelle, and Wonkette.com's Ana Marie Cox
OCTOBER 11, 2004
These are innovative times, with new wonders regularly bringing surprise and even delight. Here are a set of new ideas that will soon affect everyday life
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