This week on Main Menu, we update you with the latest technology news in our News Briefs section. (mm1362.mp3)

The rest of the show is devoted to an interview with Dr Greg Vanderheiden of the Trace Research Centre at the University of Wisconsin. Greg has his finger right on the pulse of the latest technological developments. As we become increasingly concerned about losing access to everyday appliances, and the amount of time it's taking for us to get good cell phone access, could the breakthrough be just around the corner? We'll hear, as part of this interview, about work that is now almost complete on an international standard protocol that will allow a single device to talk to all other devices in your home. There's much more in this fascinating discussion. (mm1363.mp3)