Microsoft Corp.’s next-generation operating system, Windows 8, taking shape in the labs and will support a number of new technologies, such as Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and other high-speed interfaces. Another welcome feature will be very fast boot time or even instant-on feature, to enable users to check e-mail, sports scores, or play media quickly.


Considering that more and more computers now integrate web cameras, Windows 8 will feature facial recognition technology, as well. Better support for touch and gestures, improved security feature-set by implementing hard drive encryption using Bitlocaker technologies are other innovations likely in Windows 8 which may be released as early as in the middle of 2011.