ActiveWin already has screenshots up of the new build 5270 of Windows Vista. This build is the December CTP which is very close to feature complete.

Speculation is that Apple may be releasing its Yonah powered laptops in January of 2006, while the NEC has no rumors of the release date. The NEC LR700D should have a 14" screen with a resolution up to 1400x1050 and a 100GB hard drive included.

Siemens has developed a type of "paper" that will allow text to be displayed digitally. This is would allow manufacturers to fully utilize their advertisement on the packaging of their products. This is made possible by ultra-thin batteries that were recently developed and, of course, some science.