New Technology: Top Five Innovations for Business Owners

Written by Rich Mintzer of Entrepreneur.com

Magnetic resonance coupling: The words don't mean much to most of us, but for engineers and researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, they could be the beginning of true wireless technology as we've never seen it before, eliminating the need for cables, chargers and perhaps even batteries. The goal is to re-power any low-power device, such as a cell phone, iPod or laptop, by moving into the range of the wireless power source. Wow!

Meanwhile, since this is still in the making, there are several high-tech goodies, besides the iPhone and your trusty BlackBerry, that are generating plenty of attention. Below are five practical favorites in the business community, from some of the major players in their respective industries.

As smart phones go, AT&T's (T Quote) Tilt has generated considerable buzz in business circles over the past several months. The name comes from a relatively simple, but appreciated, concept of a slide-out screen that tilts at a 40-degree angle, giving it a laptop feel and better viewing when utilizing the keyboard.

Although not as "trendy" as the iPhone, the Tilt has plenty to offer the business professional, including a host of wireless options through Windows Mobile 6, such as excellent messaging capabilities and push email.

For creating and editing Word, Excel or PowerPoint files, Microsoft's (MSFT Quote) Mobile Office Suite is included, and Adobe Reader (ADBE Quote) will allow you to open PDFs. In addition, there's a three-megapixel camera and support for AT&T music and video downloads. While it's not quite as compact as some smart phones, the tilt is sleek and easy to operate and has garnered favorable reviews from business users.