Features for next Windows...

What new features would you like to have in the next generation Windows Operating System?

• Inclusion of a completely vector-based graphical-user interface
• Multi-session Remote Desktop
• Session-restore feature for Internet Explorer 7
• Capability for other Windows PCs to act as Media Center Extenders
• ISO/BIN system-image support
• Download manager for Internet Explorer
• Replace error ID number with plain language explanation

Brain Sensor for Market Research

A San Francisco startup called Emsense claims that it has the tools needed to monitor a person's true reactions during an entire commercial or video game. The company has developed a sensor-laden headset that tracks brain activity using a single electroencephalography sensor (EEG) at the forehead, and other sensors that monitor breathing rate, head motion, heart rate, blink rate, and skin temperature--all of which can be indicators of whether a person is engaged or excited.

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Android - An Open Handset Alliance Project

Android is a full set of software (operating system + applications, etc.) for mobile devices. It is backed by Google and is open source. The first handsets based on Android is planned to be released in the mids of 2008. However, the Software Development Kit (SDK) including the emulator is available. All applications have to be written in Java.

See the homepage of Android for demo videos, information and SDK downloads.
http://code.google.com/android
http://www.openhandsetalliance.com