Steve Ballmer is concerned and promises that Microsoft is not asleep at the wheel. He stresses that Microsoft’s partners are developing prototypes with “micro computer” capabilities like detachable keyboards and stylus inputs.

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Our interview ABC News Digital’s Andrew Morse, Executive Producer of Innovation and Integration. Morse is charge with coordinating and pushing forward ABC News’ digital initiatives. According to Morse, ABC News, now sees itself as a multi-platform resource and he is working to make sure that the network’s news content is tailored to the contours of each distribution platform. Especially worth a look is the net’s new immersive iPad application. Though it’s just out, Morse comments that version 2.0 is already in the works.

Warren Berger, author of “Glimmer,” speaks about what distinguishes innovation and design from invention. Invention is essentially “coming up with new stuff.” Innovation and design involve figuring how best to incorporate and products and processes into the lives of users.