Week in pictures: Map flap
roundup Microsoft pits Virtual Earth against Google's map offering. Also: The Vista OS, Discovery's orbit and solar 'rayce' finale.
Microsoft pits its Virtual Earth against Google's latest map offering. Also: A peek at Microsoft's Vista OS, space shuttle Discovery's return to orbit and the solar 'rayce' finale.
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Microsoft's Virtual Earth blends mapping, satellite imagery and yellow pages data. Google responds quickly.
July 25, 2005
A map of the world
Microsoft's Virtual Earth blends mapping, satellite imagery and yellow pages data. Google responds quickly.July 25, 2005
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Microsoft offers a first look at the features of its new operating system, from start to photos.
July 27, 2005
Vista's look and feel
Microsoft offers a first look at the features of its new operating system, from start to photos.July 27, 2005
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Space shuttle Discovery reaches orbit Tuesday, marking NASA's return to manned spaceflight after more than two years.
July 27, 2005
Return flight
Space shuttle Discovery reaches orbit Tuesday, marking NASA's return to manned spaceflight after more than two years.July 27, 2005
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The International Space Station gets a visit from the shuttle Discovery. The crew has been there since April.
July 28, 2005
Hotel for space travelers
The International Space Station gets a visit from the shuttle Discovery. The crew has been there since April.July 28, 2005
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The University of Michigan's car crossed the finish line to win the 2,500-mile North American Solar Challenge.
July 28, 2005
Wolverines win solar 'rayce'
The University of Michigan's car crossed the finish line to win the 2,500-mile North American Solar Challenge.July 28, 2005
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Software turns long strings of genetic code into luminous, scientifically accurate visualizations that resemble calligraphy.
July 27, 2005
Genetic art
Software turns long strings of genetic code into luminous, scientifically accurate visualizations that resemble calligraphy.July 27, 2005
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Motorola and Oakley unveil sunglasses that link to Bluetooth devices, while Q takes aim at the BlackBerry.
July 26, 2005
New shades of wireless
Motorola and Oakley unveil sunglasses that link to Bluetooth devices, while Q takes aim at the BlackBerry.July 26, 2005
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On My AOL beta, a person can store and manage RSS feeds while getting access to e-mail and shopping.
July 28, 2005
My AOL beta gets personal
On My AOL beta, a person can store and manage RSS feeds while getting access to e-mail and shopping.July 28, 2005
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An energy tech company opens the throttle on its design for a hydrogen-powered motorcycle.
July 25, 2005
Street-legal fuel cell?
An energy tech company opens the throttle on its design for a hydrogen-powered motorcycle.July 25, 2005
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A series of short films available on the Web is the centerpiece of a new ad campaign.
July 26, 2005
I can't believe it's not a TV ad
A series of short films available on the Web is the centerpiece of a new ad campaign.July 26, 2005
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July 28, 2005
Playing God with Frankentrout?
Researchers are working on producing bigger, more attractive fish--because ugly, unsold ones mean wasted food and lower profits.July 28, 2005
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California man gains Web following as he details cross-country trek to lose weight and "regain my life."
July 25, 2005
Finding 'Forrest Lump'
California man gains Web following as he details cross-country trek to lose weight and "regain my life."July 25, 2005
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July 22, 2005
Mini robot mimics roaches
Social robots that interact with cockroaches may someday help rid homes of common pests.July 22, 2005