Last modified: May 13, 2006 7:00 AM PDT
Week in pictures: Game on
Gamers at E3 get a dose of next-gen games, old faves and 'booth babes.' Also: Xbox, Wii, PS3, Frag Dolls and Nascar-type power tools.
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Casual games
Casual games like "Zuma" and "Bejeweled" are helping the game industry reach a demographic that was previously largely untapped. May 12, 2006
'Booth babes' then and now
Not all companies at E3 have taken into account new booth babe rules requiring women to cover their midsections. May 11, 2006
Nintendo Wii swings into action
At E3, Nintendo showed off their new Wii game console along with its motion-sensitive controllers. May 9, 2006
Games out of the past
At E3, gamers clamor for a chance to play their favorite titles of yesteryear. May 10, 2006
Even more gadgets for the gung-ho gamer
At E3, new devices add mobility and excitement to the next-generation of games. May 11, 2006
A view from the E3 floor
Visitors get an eyeful of future games and consoles, and a chance to try them out. May 11, 2006
Power tools hit the drag strip
It's a bizarro world version of Nascar when belt sanders and chain saws burn rubber. May 8, 2006
Announcing the new Frag Dolls
Competitors find out who has won a coveted spot on Ubisoft's all-women professional video game team. May 9, 2006
The new solar panels
Prettier, more powerful and more affordable than ever, solar panels are popping up all over central California subdivisions. May 11, 2006
Microsoft's workplace of the future
Triptych monitors and multibiometric logins are among new technologies featured at the Center for Information Work (CIW). May 10, 2006
TiVo's ad hook
New service promotes products using infomercials, how-to's and other snippets. May 8, 2006
A look at Web-based calendars
CNET News.com reporter Elinor Mills experiments with various Web-based calendar applications. May 8, 2006
McNealy takes a swing
Sun's Scott McNealy shows off his golf prowess at a Symantec customer conference. May 9, 2006
New looks for HP
HP's notebook lineup is getting a spring makeover as more and more PC companies recognize the importance of design. May 9, 2006
