Simon Pickstock

In Depth UrtheCast is a unique project to stream HD video of the Earth, taken by cameras mounted on the International Space Station.

In Depth Tesla's dream was that one day, electricity could be beamed to homes. One hundred and twenty years later, his dream has yet to become a reality.

In Depth USB sticks with portable apps enable you to use your favourite apps on any computer you choose.

In Depth For over 50 years, Holographic storage has been the Holy Grail of high-capacity storage. Are we any closer to science fiction becoming science fact?

In Depth A staple of science fiction, fuel cells have long been touted as the ultimate clean and renewable energy source. But when can we actually expect fuel cells to become an everyday item?

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CES2008: Penryns, pretty designs and a new class of MIDs

CES 2008: Lose it or smash it, your files are safe

Streaming HD video is sure to be one of the hot technologies of 2008 and Linksys is getting in early. Cue two new home media extenders designed to work with Windows XP and Vista Media Center software

Despite Warner dealing a potential death-blow to the HD DVD format last week, Toshiba remains upbeat at CES with a range of new consumer players and laptops promoting its own HD technology

CES 2008: Digital media receiver and smart HD TVs

CES 2008: May break bank and your back

CES 2008: Richer colours and deeper blacks on the menu

CES 2008: New phones, satnav and a plethora of camcorders