IEEE Spectrum Magazine January 2010

IEEE Spectrum is a magazine edited by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE's description of it is: IEEE Spectrum Magazine, the flagship publication of the IEEE, explores the development, applications and implications of new technologies. It anticipates trends in engineering, science, and technology, and provides a forum for understanding, discussion and leadership in these areas. IEEE Spectrum has a circulation of over 380,000 engineers worldwide, making it one of the leading science and engineering magazines. It covers a wide variety of technical issues and advances in computers, communications, and electronics. As a general magazine, the articles attempt to be accessible to non-specialists, though an engineering background is assumed.