After the disappointment of the Motorola ROKR, the company has received some better news by being awarded the US National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest honor for technological innovation. None other than George W. Bush awarded the honour, which recognizes Motorola for "over 75 years of technological achievement and leadership in the development of innovative electronic solutions, which have enabled portable and mobile communications to become the standard across society."

Motorola Chairman and CEO Ed Zander gushed: "It is a tremendous honor to receive the National Medal of Technology.  This award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Motorola's employees over the company's 77 years of innovation leadership."

Three cheers for Motorola...here's hoping you show us some innovative leadership real soon!