Laura Foy

Self-proclaimed ‘Unsolicited Pundit’ Glenn Fleishmann came by to share his thoughts on being a one-man journalistic force. Glenn talks about his focus on the wireless industry and the larger goal of explaining complex technology easily and making a name for himself in the process. We pried into his…

We dropped in at Microsoft Research (MSR) to get a look at the potential for today’s technologies long before they ever evolve into products. Andy Wilson’s Play Anywhere prototype uses a clever combination of a projector, a camera, and a computer to develop what is probably the most intuitive human…

Eric Horvitz spends his time at MSR developing advanced ideas for time and resource management. His work automates the prioritization of tasks by monitoring the formatting of emails (and eventually the voice-print of voice-mails). His software even uses his digital camera to watch how he moves…

Sometimes Rand McNally just doesn't get the job done. If you've ever tried to read the street number on a building from a moving car in Seattle traffic, you know what we mean. Well a couple of UW grad students are building something that could make finding your way in a big city easier. Urban…

So you think you have what it takes to build a community and maintain a successful website? Well the people in today's segment have PROVEN that they do. Check out my interviews with Microsoft Community MVP's and some esteemed colleagues as they fill me on the blood, sweat and tears required to…

Do you read blogs? Do you write a blog? Are you having trouble pronouncing the word blog? Well Dave Sifry spends every day as the head of Technorati making it easier for the blogosphere to soak up every minute of free time you’ve got, as well as keeping up with what the world says about your…

Louis Castle, co-founder of Westwood Studios and now Vice President of Creative Development at EA LA, was here in Redmond for a community site leader conference and Laura managed to sneak past the velvet ropes and corner him for this interview. Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth 2…

Keep your friends close and your contact list closer with the next-generation Windows Live Messenger. The name is new, but it is still free to download Messenger and use most of its features. And there are some super cool new ways to instantly share and connect with friends. Plus,…

Education is a key element in the growth and survival of any culture. I interviewed Olufemi Ayoyusuf who is working to integrate programs into Nigerian classrooms which will help to create standards and provide a better education for their children.  Watch todays video…

Fathers Day is almost here, are you ready? Have you figured out what to get the old man this year? Well, if not- here are some great tech gifts that will make your Dad love you a little more. P.S. Thanks to all my myspace friends for their suggestions!