Last modified: March 17, 2006 7:30 AM PST
Week in pictures: Tech fiesta
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Roomba does Frogger rumba
It's what happens when tech geeks at Austin's SXSW music conference play real-life Frogger with a Roomba vacuum cleaner. March 15, 2006
Microsoft plays 'Viva Pinata'
Microsoft's "Viva Pinata" product collection will hit the ground with a cartoon TV show, a video game and toys. March 16, 2006
Revival of retro PC
Vintage ads harken back to a time when Atari planned to rule the world and the Apple II was cutting-edge. March 14, 2006
Vista rates your PC
A look at how the next Windows OS will display results in its rating of a PC's performance. March 15, 2006
Touring the floor at VON
The Voice on the Net conference this week in San Jose, Calif., featured plenty of new gear designed to expand and enhance Internet Protocol services. March 16, 2006
Panelists gather at PC Forum 2006
RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser is one of many high-profile attendees at this year's PC Forum. March 13, 2006
Science students shine in Intel contest
High school students win top honors for their work in fields ranging from environmental science to engineering. March 14, 2006
Online organizers
The last two years have seen an explosion in Web-based apps aimed at consumers or small businesses. Here's a sampling. March 13, 2006
Screening the options at CeBit
HD displays at the tech show come in all sizes. Plus: New designs on portable technology. March 13, 2006
Google searches for life on Mars
The search engine has mapped the Red Planet and lets you tour all the hot spots. March 13, 2006
Dooce is wild
When popular blogger Heather Armstrong, aka Dooce, suggested an impromptu gathering at an Austin cafe, her fans took notice. March 13, 2006
Sterling speaks at SXSW
One South by Southwest tradition is Bruce Sterling's speech closing the interactive part of the conference. March 14, 2006
