
Dec 11 - By Jean Chatzky, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.

Dec 11 - By Associated Press
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.

Dec 4 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.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.

Dec 3 - By Andy Dehnart, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.
Nov 30 - By Associated Press
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.

Nov 11 - By Edward Deitch, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.

Nov 10 - By Daryl Cagle, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.
Oct 22 - By Associated Press
Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, is suing Apple in U.S. federal court, saying the iPhone uses patented wireless technologies.

Oct 20 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
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.
Oct 19 - By Associated Press
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.

Oct 19 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
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.
Oct 2 - By Ed White, Associated Press Writer
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.

Sep 22 - By Suzanne Choney, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.
Sep 22 - By Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer
Apple Inc. appears to have clearance from an industry group to block rival Palm Inc.'s Pre phone from connecting with iTunes software.

Sep 22 - By Ed White, Associated Press Writer
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.
Sep 18 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
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.

Sep 18 - By Winda Benedetti, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.

Sep 16 - By Edward Deitch, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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?

Sep 15 - By Rob Lovitt, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.
Sep 15 - By Associated Press
Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure.

Sep 9 - By Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer
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.
Sep 9 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Highlights of Apple announcements Wednesday:

Sep 9 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
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.
Sep 7 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
Once again, it's time to peer into Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' cup and try to read the tea leaves.

Sep 4 - By Kitty Schindler, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.