Surface computing - coming to your coffee table soon

[Overclocked]

Looks like the new multi-touch technology has lots of potential - check out this PopularMechanics.com video

Bigger video: Microsoft Surface Video - Touchscreen, Multi Touch Coffee Table - Behind the Scenes - Popular Mechanics

[Stevo]

Ah yes. I saw the Micrsofts website when they first released it: Microsoft Surface. There are also a couple of bloggers who have dug through the XML code for that site and found some commented out (ignored by the browser) items inside. Here's one such entry: More hidden details on Microsoft Surface website: prior origins, unannounced road show and tech specs - istartedsomething.

As a side note, did anyone catch the interview with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs? It's a seven video series that starts here: VIDEO: Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together: Part 1 of 7 | D5 | AllThingsD. If you don't have time to watch all seven, be sure to look at the highlight reel: VIDEO: Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Highlight Reel | D5 | AllThingsD.

Cheers!

[davy]

Will it have a plug and power cord on?

US researchers have successfully tested an experimental system to deliver power to devices without the need for wires.

BBC NEWS | Technology | Wireless energy promise powers up

Davy

[Stevo]

Huh...interesting Davy.