With consumers abandoning Microsoft's web browser for more rapidly updated alternatives such as Google Chrome, the future of Internet Explorer is dependent on consumers upgrading to new versions of Windows.
We've been patient, but it's time. Microsoft is rumored to introduce its first Windows Phone 7 upgrade on February 7, after reports indicate sales are struggling.
Rob Enderle looks into his crystal ball for the technologies that will shape the year ahead, from the blossoming of 4G and the personal cloud to outdoor-viewable displays and new mobile technology from AMD.
Google developers claim they've already seen Chrome 7 outpace its predecessor by a factor of 60 in some instances, thanks in part to hardware acceleration.