September 2002

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They Might Be Giants

SPECIAL R&D REPORT

By Harry Goldstein

The IT world's heavy hitters--IBM, Sun, Microsoft, and HP--want computers to solve their own problems3 Sep 2002

Organic semiconductors could put cheap circuits everywhere and make flexible displays a reality3 Sep 2002

And let it come from cool, clear semiconductors rather than fragile, white-hot filaments3 Sep 2002

With better chips and faster algorithms, device makers are putting voice interfaces in PDAs, cellphones, and cars3 Sep 2002

Engines that search for meaning rather than words will make the Web more manageable3 Sep 2002