SEATTLE – Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has taken the wraps off "Surface," a coffee-table shaped computer that responds to touch and to special bar codes attached to everyday objects. The machines, which ...

The iPhone isn’t the only commercial device to take the human-computer interface to a new level. The Microsoft Surface computer puts input and output devices in a large, table-top device that can ...

Sturdy, nondescript tables that traditionally populate quick-service dining rooms may soon be replaced by high-tech tabletop innovations offered by two emerging technology companies. Digital Touch ...

Lenovo's latest PC attempts to move computing from the desk to the coffee table. During the International Consumer Electronics Show, the personal computer maker unveiled the IdeaCentre Horizon, a ...

TIRUPATHUR: A schoolteacher in Tirupathur district has created a touchscreen table to help tribal children learn better. He made the display with 12-mm glass and an infrared frame, and connected it to ...

Not every notebook has a touch screen, but try one, and you'll be a tap-and-swipe convert. Here's what to know about touch-panel technology, plus the best touch-screen laptops you can buy, based on ...

Touch-screen laptops are taking their place as a top tech must-have these days, with light frames, zippy speeds, and long-lasting batteries. Considering that we swipe and scroll on our phones all day ...