Technology

· By Philip Elmer-DeWitt
In the valedictory keynote Steve Jobs decided not to give, Apple senior VP Phil Schiller Tuesday unveiled a new 17-inch MacBook Pro, new iTunes pricing, and revisions to the company's iLife and iWork software. more

· By Jon Fortt
Without Steve Jobs, Apple still has a lot of brilliant people, but lacks a unifying figure to march them all in a single direction. more

· By Michael Copeland
Disruptors: Skullcandy is using fake alligator skin and rhinestones to shake up the headphone market, giving Philips and Sony a run for their money. more

· By Jia Lynn Yang
Tech Daily: Internet search engines know a lot about their users - maybe too much. Do we really care? more

The computer giant's claims about its eco-friendly policies may be just a lot of empty boasting, according to a news report. more
"I decided to go with Storm mainly because the iPhone’s battery life sucks. There is no use..."

By Michael V. Copeland
Disruptors: Silicon Valley startup Ooma wants to help you connect your home electronics for cheap - starting with your phone. more
By Adam Lashinsky
Yes, the software giant is hugely profitable. Just not where it competes with Google. more

By Michael V. Copeland
Disruptors: By shedding the trappings of a traditional law firm, Axiom's Internet-connected attorneys offer legal services at a deep discount. more

The software company has been lagging behind competitors when it comes to Internet innovations. more
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc | 0.07 | 68.18% |
| Arvinmeritor Inc | 3.87 | 44.94% |
| Avis Budget Group | 1.02 | 27.50% |
| USG Corporation | 11.58 | 25.32% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
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| Dow Jones | 9,015.10 | 0.69% |
| Nasdaq | 1,652.38 | 1.50% |
| S&P 500 | 934.70 | 0.78% |
| 10yr | 110 26/32 | Yield: 2.50% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Corporation | 14.27 | 18.72% |
| LSI Logic Corporation | 3.84 | 17.43% |
| Electronic Arts Inc | 18.55 | 11.08% |
| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.11 | 10.20% |
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