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Here's one way to re-build the electric grid: Do it piecemeal with microgrids. And once we figure that out, we turn to understanding what Apple is up to with its laggard Apple TV updates and get the lowdown on DJI's new Mavic drone.

Not every smartphone has to skimp on features or cost a small fortune. Case in point: The Moto G5 Plus, which reviewer Dan Rosenbaum says is a bargain buy.

Coming soon to a PC near you: Windows 10 Creators Update. But what's less certain is what comes in the years ahead for future PCs and Macs and mobile devices. Are we headed into a voice-activated future?

Computerworld's Matt Hamblen, just back from this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, details the big announcements from the show. It wasn't just about smartphones.

As companies become more decentralized, collaboration becomes more important -- and harder. So it's good that videoconferencing tech is making it easier than ever. Then it's time to look at 'digital transformation' and what it means.

There's a reason the self-driving car of tomorrow may never really drive itself. We've got the low-down, along with updated info on whether the next iPhone will charge wirelessly. The Magic 8-ball says "maybe."

Our tech trio takes a look at the latest in solar energy -- panels that are installed on waterways and lakes -- and checks in on VR to see if all the recent hype is more hope than anything else. And of course, we tip our hats to the new Super Bowl champs.

Amazon's voice-activated digital assistant Alexa is learning new skills right and left. In fact, she can now deliver the latest tech news from Computerworld.

At CES, you couldn't turn a corner without seeing some kind of virtual reality booth -- or avoid the drone of, well, drones. Our tech trio checks in on this year's show and checks out the latest AirPods from Apple.

Research from our exclusive Tech Forecast 2017 shows what IT skills will be most in demand in 2017. But the hiring picture isn't necessarily rosy for everyone.