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High five: Top tech to look forward to

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  • Published: 00:00 December 24, 2009
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  • Pegged for a first quarter release, it could smash the eBook dominance

Sony's 3D TV

Sony will bring 3D technology to its Bravia TV range. Viewers will have to wear Real D active shutter glasses, which will be ‘activated' by pointing at a sensor situated above the TV.

Google Chrome OS

Expected to start shipping on a raft of netbooks by 2010, this cloud-based operating system promises to give Microsoft and Apple a big headache, and also change your outlook about computers forever.

Windows Mobile 7

The new OS, promises even less of those pesky menus, more finger-friendly integration and a much sleeker user interaction.

4G

Speedier web access, better coverage and improved roaming, the 4G will offer all this and more

APPLE TABLET

Pegged for a first quarter release, it could smash the eBook dominance of the Kindle and Sony Reader, as well as boost connectivity with apps and a full Mac-style computer on board.

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