Week in pictures: PCs do the bling thing

Apple puts focus on photo software, Power Mac Quad--and "iPod tax." Also: Convertible tablet PCs, high-tech cars, and not so innocuous printers.

Apple's big picture

Apple Computer shows off its Aperture photo-editing program at a press event in Cupertino, Calif.
October 19, 2005

Paying to play with the iPod

Apple Computer wants accessory makers to pony up for the right to connect to the popular music player.
October 18, 2005

Convertibles: The new laptop bling?

As more PC makers tweak conventional designs, tablet PC functions may influence how people use laptops.
October 17, 2005

Tomorrow's cars rally in Tokyo

Concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show include fuel cell vehicles, Nissan's spinning Pivo and a Honda wagon for the dogs.
October 20, 2005

EFF cracks printer tracking code

It was recently discovered that many printers put a code on every document it prints. Now we know what it says.
October 19, 2005

Military tests RFID technology

Military troops are testing radio frequency identification systems on everything from tanks to antitank launchers.
October 20, 2005

Wilma slams Mexico, threatens FloridaThe record-setting storm moves slowly in the Gulf of Mexico before its expected change of direction toward Florida.
October 21, 2005