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Week in pictures: Milestones for Apple, Palm
Apple celebrates 30 years and Palm observes a decade of handhelds. Also: Rockets, planes, PCs and flames.
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Evolution of the Mac user interface
The UI's main developer documented his work in the '70s and early '80s in a series of Polaroids. See them here. March 28, 2006
Time line: Three decades of Apple innovation
The products, people and events that shaped the Mac maker. March 29, 2006
A decade of Palm handhelds
It's been 10 years since Palm launched its first handhelds. Check out the gradual changes in its PDAs over time. March 25, 2006
The scramjet flies again
For the second time in a week, rocket researchers put new supersonic technology to the test. March 30, 2006
Keeping watch with unmanned aircraft
UAVs prowl the skies over Iraq and along the border of Mexico--and they might soon fly more widely in U.S. airspace. March 29, 2006
SpaceX rocket launch flames out
First attempt by Space Exploration Technologies to launch a low-cost rocket ends quickly. But backer and Internet billionaire Elon Musk isn't finished. March 27, 2006
Earth gets treated to solar eclipse
A total eclipse where the moon completely blocks out the sun dazzled onlookers from Brazil to northern Mongolia. March 29, 2006
The Community PC
The Intel-powered Community PC is part of an effort to extend technology access to remote communities. March 30, 2006
This little piggy went to Microsoft
Not only does "Nellie," a member of Valentines Performing Pigs, get to visit Microsoft, the "world's smartest pig" is being cloned. March 30, 2006
Rocking out with an 'aquatar' at Convergence 2006
Convergence 2006 plays host to the MASS (Music Architecture Sonic Sculpture) Ensemble, a group known for its unusual instruments. March 27, 2006
Start-ups vie for best 'elevator pitch'
Socially conscious science dominates finals of contest meant to help new businesses woo venture capital. March 27, 2006
