Week in pictures: Extreme makeovers

Microsoft spruces up Office 12, while Dell's DJ Ditty takes aim at Apple's iPod Shuffle. Also: Hurricane Rita, a photo neutralizer and Demofall's big ideas.

Spiffing up Office

Microsoft's revamp could alert people to overlooked features but risks alienating longtime users.
September 20, 2005

Dell does the Shuffle

DJ Ditty steps onto the dance floor with the skinny iPod, promising 240 songs in a $99 package.
September 19, 2005

'Catastrophic'

National Weather Service gives dire warning about Hurricane Rita with its sustained winds of 165 mph.
September 22, 2005

Blinded by the light

Photo-blocking system from Georgia Tech could put the digital paparazzi out of business.
September 19, 2005

Innovation on display

Demofall lets people learn about scores of companies' products and services in a very short period of time.
September 20, 2005

NASA plots return to moon

Plans are being made to send astronauts back to the moon. But they'll take a different route.
September 20, 2005

Nokia's phone for emerging markets

Cell phone giant unveils a model meant for places where affordability is a key consideration.
September 21, 2005

NEC claims thinnest flip phone

The company says its newest handset is less than a half-inch thick when folded.
September 21, 2005

Phillips opens Oracle OpenWorld

Exec outlines plan for melding company's own applications with those picked up via acquisitions.
September 19, 2005

Sun also rises at Oracle OpenWorld

Sun CEO Scott McNealy gets stage time at Oracle OpenWorld, showing off six key initiatives.
September 20, 2005

A free pass to the Opera

The latest free version of Opera Software's namesake browser will be available without an advertising banner.
September 20, 2005

Look out, Humvee

It isn't the sportiest design, but the Ultra Armored Patrol Vehicle aims to be both fast and strong.
September 19, 2005