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How to get the hottest holiday gifts for less

No matter what your budget is this year, chances are you want to be able to give some of the most sought-after gifts of the season. Well, TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky has found them for you — at two wildly different price points.

Apple countersues Nokia over phone patents

Apple Inc. is suing cell phone maker Nokia Corp. for patent infringement, a countermove to Nokia's earlier suit against technologies used in Apple's iPhone.

Apple confirms purchase of music site Lala.com

Apple Inc. has purchased online music retailer Lala.com, a Silicon Valley startup that has threatened "the end of the MP3" with its fast song-streaming application.

Another castaway goes home on ‘Survivor’

Rocket scientist John Fincher flipped on his tribe last week to save himself, and they repaid him by voting him out this week. Talking to Russell was another mistake: John told Russell that he knew about the hidden immunity idol, which Russell admitted — and then regretted admitting. "It was my mistake, but sorry, John, you've gotta go home for it," he told us, and orchestrated John's eviction, much to the surprise of Shambo.

Ahead of the bell: Apple had strong weekend

Apple Inc. appears to have done well over the Thanksgiving weekend even without steep discounting and despite the release of Windows 7 — a testament to the resilience of its products, an analyst said Monday.

Sauvignon blanc: A perfect white for fall meals

If I had to pick one well-known white wine variety that I could go back to time after time for a broad range of food pairings as well as everyday drinking, it would be sauvignon blanc hands down.

Apple doesn’t seem to like mixing apps, politics

I’m holding my breath. I’m now into my third month of waiting for Apple to approve my iPhone app. Yesterday I heard from Apple that they need more time to think about it.

Nokia says Apple iPhone infringes on patents

Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, is suing Apple in U.S. federal court, saying the iPhone uses patented wireless technologies.

Apple updates iMac line, adds `multitouch' mouse

Apple Inc. updated its iMac desktop computer line Tuesday and introduced a mouse that responds to the touch of fingers instead of using buttons or scroll wheels.

On The Call: Apple readies for iPhone China launch

Apple Inc. is less than two weeks away from selling its first legitimate iPhone in China, in an exclusive partnership with wireless carrier China Unicom.

Investors lap up Apple's 47 percent profit jump

Wall Street knew Apple Inc.'s results for the most recent quarter would blow past the company's conservative guidance, but investors clearly weren't prepared for the 47 percent jump in profit that Apple delivered.

Eminem's music publisher, Apple settle dispute

Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper's songs, a lawyer said Friday.

Reported photos, video of Microsoft tablet seen

Photos and video of a prototype tablet reportedly being worked on by Microsoft were leaked Tuesday to Gizmodo.com, and if the prototype becomes a reality, it could be quite an impressive device.

Industry group: OK for iTunes to block Palm Pre

Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.

Eminem publisher takes Apple to court over rights

An attorney for Apple Inc. defended the company's use of Eminem's songs on iTunes in court on Thursday, as a trial got under way to determine who had the right to offer digital downloads of the rapper's music.

Google says Apple exec rejected app for iPhone

Google Inc. said Apple Inc.'s top marketing executive personally told the company that its Google Voice application had been rejected because it duplicates the telephone dialer on the iPhone and could be used as a replacement.

In dark gaming times, Nintendo DS shines

Forget Apple's smack talking about the games for the iPod and iPod Touch, the Nintendo DS still is the king of the portable gaming hill. And for good reason.

Taking less-familiar wine road in S. America

TODAY wine columnist Edward Deitch highlights some wines from South America that you don't hear about every day: the red bonarda from Argentina, and the white Pedro Ximenez. Now does that refer to a man named Pedro or a grape?

Fall foliage — on one tank or less

It’s the age-old paradox of leaf-peeping: By the time you know the foliage is hitting its peak, most local hotels are booked solid. The solution? Forgo the multi-day tour, opting instead for a one-day, one-tank trip. Here’s five great possibilities.

Apple hires Intel's top lawyer

Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure.

Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones

RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States.

Highlights of Apple announcements Wednesday

Highlights of Apple announcements Wednesday:

Apple CEO Jobs on stage, discusses transplant

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs returned Wednesday to the showman role that has helped define his company leadership, taking the stage for the first time since his medical leave to announce such new products as an iPod Nano that records video.

Apple telegraphs iPods; fans see Beatles, tablets

Once again, it's time to peer into Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' cup and try to read the tea leaves.

Why do we celebrate Labor Day? Ask Kitty

Columnist Kitty Schindler, 85, is a coal miner’s daughter whose grandfather and uncle both died young in the mines. For her, Labor Day is an occasion to remember American workers’ struggles for decent wages and safe working conditions.

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Mamiya announces 1st app to transform an iPhone into a remote image viewer
Source: photography-news.com

Mamiya announces the first application to permit real-time, on-set remote viewing of medium format images, enabling instant feedback on any shot.

Gadget Patrol: 21st century phone
Source: antipope.org

It shouldn't be news to anyone that smartphones — as a category — really took off in the second half of the noughties. Before 2005, few people bothered with PDAs, and fewer still with phones that had keyboards and could browse the web or send email.

Why companies bother making free Internet browsers.
Source: Slate

The European Union dropped antitrust charges against Microsoft on Wednesday after the software company promised to offer a choice of default Web browsers on Windows-based home computers. According to the settlement, users will be allowed to select from a list of up to 12 options.

US has more iPhone users than Windows mobile users
Source: electronista

What a surprise Apple is the most succesful company right now and proof of that is that the US has more iPhone users than Windows mobiles users!

Apple Gestapo: How Apple Hunts Down Leaks
Source: Gizmodo

They call themselves the Worldwide Loyalty Team. Among some employees, they are known as the Apple Gestapo, a group of moles always spying in headquarters and stores, reporting directly to Jobs and Oppenheimer. Here's how they hunt people down.

iPhone Users Urged to Take Down AT&T
Source: Mashable!

Apparently, AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega's recent remarks concerning the carrier's plans to "incentivize" mobile data hogs to cut back on their usage rates aren't sitting well with AT&T customers. Shocker.

iPhone users are delusional, consultants say
Source: CNET.com

Many people I know are frightfully attached to their iPhones. They treat them as if they were a peculiar and exotic lover, one they can hardly believe they have managed to seduce.

Graphics issues force Apple to delay iMac orders, resellers report
Source: Computerworld

Shipments of 27-in. model delayed after users complain of flickering screens, other problems.blockquote>

Apple Says Audiobooks Must Have DRM
Source: torrentfreak.com

Audio DRM has all but dissapeared from MP3s. Apple said earlier this year that there would be no more DRM on music available via the ITunes music store. However, as prolific writer and blogger Cory Doctorow has found out, they still require DRM on their Audiobooks.

Newsvine, There SHOULD be an APP for that!

I love Newsvine, im on it quite a few times each day. But boy would I love to access the Vine on my iPhone.

'It is game over for Microsoft in consumer'
Source: blogs.zdnet.com

Microsoft started out its life as a consumer/developer-focused company. The company subsequently switched strategies and became a largely enterprise-focused vendor. These days, consumer is king for Microsoft — at least as far as corporate strategy and where its ad dollars go.

Apple's Lala music buy may have video impact
Source: msnbc.com

If Apple really is heading for the clouds for delivering content, they can't stop at music streaming, because the real killer Web application would be online video streaming.

The Demise of Apple
Source: TheStreet.com

The demise of Apple, yea right. The Tablet will only help them succeed like they always do!

Analyst: Apple tablet launching in spring to crush Kindle
Source: Ars Technica

Analyst Yair Reiner believes that Apple will release a tablet device this coming spring. According to his sources, the still mythical tablet could put a serious damper on Amazon's e-book plans by offering a better deal for publishers.

Apple Think Different Campaign May Be Coming Back to Make Your Eyes All Glassy Again - Apple
Source: Gizmodo

Here's one rumor I really want to see happening: Apple's Think Different campaign may be coming back. At least, according to a December 8 trademark application, and the whispering coming from TBWA\Chiat\Day, Apple's advertising agency.

Apple unveils iTunes top selling music, TV, movies and apps for 2009
Source: The Loop

Apple on Tuesday revealed iTunes' list of top selling media from the iTunes Store in a new feature called iTunes Rewind 2009.

Apple gets all the glory, who does all the work?
Source: TheStreet.com

Apple and Research in Motion get all the glory for the Iphone and Blackberry but are Marvel Technologies and Texas Instruments really doing all the work?

Apple's Game Changer, Downloading Now
Source: The New York Times

IAN LYNCH SMITH, a shaggy-haired ball of energy in his late 30s, beams as he ticks off some of the games that Freeverse, his little Brooklyn software company, has landed on the iPhone App Store's coveted (and ever-changing) list of best-selling downloads: Moto Chaser, Flick Fis …

Apple kicks butt, takes names in October desktop and laptop retail sales
Source: The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Apple took the top honors in terms of desktop and laptop retail sales in the U.S. in October, according to market research firm NPD Group. As reported on CNET, the iMac line (refreshed in October) and laptops occupied some of the top slots in the list.

Dear FDA, Gimme My iMac
Source: TechCrunch

Today was supposed to be a joyous day in my apartment. As of yesterday, my new Apple iMac was to be delivered at some point this afternoon. But alas, it was not to be. But the reason why is a truly great WTF moment. Apparently, the U.S.

OS 2.0

An awful lot has happened the past month in Operating System land.

How Apple And IPhone Blew It In China
Source: Forbes

Rumor has it that only 5,000 iPhones have been sold in China since the device's Oct. 30 debut. What happened? Apple's partner in China, China Unicom, had predicted sales of 5 million in the first few years.

'Steve Jobs Syndrome': What Happens if Dimon Leaves J.P. Morgan? - Deal Journal - WSJ
Source: Wall Street Journal

No CEO's profile has risen as high or as quickly as Dimon's during the crisis. Along the way, Dimon has earned such plaudits as "America's most important banker," "the government's banker of choice," and "Wall Street's sole remaining hero."

Apple Scores High on Energy-Efficient Computer Rankings
Source: GreenerComputing.com

Apple Computer has the most- and least-efficient computers on the market, according to rankings released by the website sust-it.net.

I'm overpaid, so shoot me, says Bono
Source: the Mail online

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 49-year-old, real name Paul Hewson, said he did not mind criticism - from people 'doing their bit'.'I think it's OK to criticise me as long as the ones who are doing so are doing their bit,' he said.

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