Week in pictures: Katrina's trail of sorrow
roundup Hurricane Katrina wallops the Gulf Coast states. Also: Fancy TVs, a Hummer of a laptop and a robot with personality.
Hurricane Katrina cuts a wide swath of misery and destruction along the Gulf Coast. Also: Fancy TVs, a Hummer of a laptop and a robot with personality.
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Satellite imagery shows the extent of the flooding in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina.
September 1, 2005 
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With the hurricane heading further inland, Gulf Coast residents begin to assess the damage.
August 31, 2005 
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Government and private organizations have plenty to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
August 31, 2005 
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As the hurricane swept across Florida and into Louisiana and beyond, legions of camera owners recorded its progress.
August 30, 2005 
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Prices for digital televisions are expected to fall soon thanks to improved technology and less expensive components.
September 1, 2005 
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General Motors inks a deal with Itronix to make a Hummer-branded portable computer that can take a licking.
August 31, 2005 
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USB drive will replace the ignition key in Mazda's Sassou concept car, but don't look for it on a showroom floor anytime soon.
September 1, 2005 
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The Wakamaru robot isn't just a machine--it's an "independent personality."
August 30, 2005 
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A pool-monitoring system in Wales spots a motionless child underwater and pages the lifeguard.
September 1, 2005 
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PayPal co-founder gets set to launch Slide, a photo-sharing service inspired by shoe-shopping.
August 26, 2005 
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The Cassini orbiter found some interesting gases spewing from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
August 30, 2005 
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Daihatsu's Hijet Cargo hybrid minivan gets about 50 miles per gallon.
August 29, 2005 
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Solar powered cars race around the track in Istanbul during the first-ever Formula-G Turkish Solar Car Grand Prix.
August 30, 2005 
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Windows error messages pop up on a photocopier, of all places.
August 30, 2005 
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Two men are in custody as investigators dig into recent worms that wreaked havoc on the Net.
August 29, 2005
Before and after
Satellite imagery shows the extent of the flooding in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina.September 1, 2005
In Katrina's wake
With the hurricane heading further inland, Gulf Coast residents begin to assess the damage.August 31, 2005
The rescuers
Government and private organizations have plenty to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.August 31, 2005
Keeping track of Katrina
As the hurricane swept across Florida and into Louisiana and beyond, legions of camera owners recorded its progress.August 30, 2005
High-end TVs for less
Prices for digital televisions are expected to fall soon thanks to improved technology and less expensive components.September 1, 2005
Laptop for Hummer crowd
General Motors inks a deal with Itronix to make a Hummer-branded portable computer that can take a licking.August 31, 2005
Mazda concept car
USB drive will replace the ignition key in Mazda's Sassou concept car, but don't look for it on a showroom floor anytime soon.September 1, 2005
Jetsons-style robot
The Wakamaru robot isn't just a machine--it's an "independent personality."August 30, 2005
Locating the child
A pool-monitoring system in Wales spots a motionless child underwater and pages the lifeguard.September 1, 2005
Photo shoot
PayPal co-founder gets set to launch Slide, a photo-sharing service inspired by shoe-shopping.August 26, 2005
Saturn moon's 'tiger stripes'
The Cassini orbiter found some interesting gases spewing from Saturn's moon Enceladus.August 30, 2005
Hijet Cargo hybrid
Daihatsu's Hijet Cargo hybrid minivan gets about 50 miles per gallon.August 29, 2005
Burning up the track
Solar powered cars race around the track in Istanbul during the first-ever Formula-G Turkish Solar Car Grand Prix.August 30, 2005
No escaping those error messages
Windows error messages pop up on a photocopier, of all places.August 30, 2005
Zotob suspects arrested
Two men are in custody as investigators dig into recent worms that wreaked havoc on the Net.August 29, 2005