Updated: January 06, 2009

Live blog: Apple launches new iLife, iWork, iTunes upgrades at Macworld

Maria J. Avila / Mercury News

Business columnist Chris O'Brien live blogs from Macworld in San Francisco starting at 9 a.m. today. Follow the action and share your thoughts here.

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Updated: January 06, 2009 9:37:31 AM PST
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Updated: January 06, 2009 10:27:06 AM PST

EBay's Whitman appears set to run for governor

Ron Edmonds

Sources close to the Internet giant's former CEO say Meg Whitman plans to make a formal announcement soon that she is seeking to become the GOP's nominee to replace termed-out Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2011.

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Leonardo da Vinci exhibit still drawing fans to San Jose's Tech museum

Maria Avila

Hundreds more of the curious and the consumed flocked to the long-running 'Leonardo: 500 Years Into the Future' exhibit on Sunday. And museum officials hope they'll continue to do so until its new closing date, Jan. 25.

Apple's last Macworld gets under way without Steve Jobs

Maria J. Avila / Mercury News

For fans of all things Apple, this is a historic moment. The 25th Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco kicks into gear this morning, most likely without blessings from Chief Executive Steve Jobs.

Clean-tech forecast: guardedly optimistic

For Silicon Valley's clean-technology companies and investors, 2009 arrives with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. Think of it as a thumbs-up tattooed with a big asterisk.

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Consumers cutting back on some tech items

Around the country, Americans bracing for hard times are quickly discovering that high-tech bling maybe something they can live without.

Macworld and CES both open this week

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates will not deliver keynotes at the shows this year, and most experts don't expect many exciting new gadgets to be unveiled.

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Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain Apple CEO

Maria J. Avila / Mercury News file photo

In an open letter to investors and consumers on Monday, the Apple chief executive added the latest chapter to the saga about his health. He wrote that he had a hormone imbalance that is 'robbing' his body of proteins, causing him to drastically lose weight and triggering deep concern about his condition in recent months.

With new chip technology, Hollywood digital effects are almost lifelike

Courtesy of AMD

Advances in technology bring movie makers closer to the day that they can create realistic images of human beings. That means superstars like Angelina Jolie could keep portraying Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider" — forever.

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Updated: January 06, 2009 7:51:58 AM PST

O'Brien: Despite disclosure, more transparency is needed at Apple

At long last, Apple czar Steve Jobs disclosed the details of the health problems that have made him look so frail over the past year. But the revelations raise even more questions. Whatever is really going on, Apple has badly mishandled this story.

Herhold: Digital clues add insight to Achilli slaying in Los Gatos

Karen T. Borchers / Mercury News file photo

In the old days, detectives used physical clues to solve crimes. In our brave new electronic world, we employ Google searches, BIOS clocks and text messages. And nothing illustrates the tracks left in the digital snow better than the Mark Achilli murder case.

Cassidy: From Gary Kildall to Steve Jobs to Silicon Valley history, columnist tackles a blizzard of readers' e-mail

Going through the mail after a long stretch away from the office, our columnist finds a number of gems.

Venture Capital Survey

Venture funding may be down, but it's not out -- just ask Silicon Valley Bank. Read why VCs remain optimistic. Plus check out which sectors got funding in the third quarter.

What the Boss Makes

In 2007, shareholders became more vocal against soaring executive pay and companies shifted away from stock options. Search our database, listen to a podcast and more.

Microsoft pursues Yahoo

Catch up and keep up with the latest developments in the aftermath of Microsoft's unexpected offer to acquire Yahoo.
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Venture Capital Survey

Within Silicon Valley, the life sciences sector is often overshadowed by flashy Internet brands and global tech giants, but for venture capitalists, it may hold the greatest long-term potential.

Silicon Valley 150

The rosy numbers posted by the SV150 last year weren't enough to reverse one stark trend: The number of publicly traded companies in Silicon Valley continues to shrink.

What the Boss Makes

Thanks to new federal disclosure rules on pay, debates will rage over a fundamental question: How much was the boss really paid? It's a simple question that defies a simple answer.