Steve Jobs
Apple CEO ordered to testify in e-books case
Mar 13, 2013 17:20 EDT
A judge on Wednesday ordered Apple's chief executive Tim Cook to testify in a case brought by the US government accusing the tech giant of conspiring to raise e-book prices.
Tech sector rides on rich list
Mar 04, 2013 10:40 EST
America's technology sector remained a driving force for the world's billionaires, led by Microsoft's Bill Gates and other familiar names, a Forbes survey showed Monday.
Brazil inventor struggles to collect royalties
Mar 03, 2013 06:06 EST
Fifteen years after he patented caller ID technology, Brazilian inventor Nelio Jose Nicolai is no millionaire.
'jOBS' film stars regale Apple faithful at Macworld
Jan 31, 2013 17:17 EST
Hollywood actors Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad went before the Apple faithful on Thursday, sharing the terror and elation of portraying the "two Steves" long revered by the cult of the Mac.
Apple loses world's most valuable company crown
Jan 26, 2013 12:55 EST
Apple shares extended their losses Friday, ending a miserable week for the California tech giant as it surrendered its position as the world's biggest company based on market value.
Apple's Wozniak questions accuracy as Jobs film opens
Jan 26, 2013 01:48 EST
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak questioned the accuracy of a long-awaited film about Steve Jobs as the movie opened with a red carpet premiere, while its makers stressed it was not a documentary.
Apple co-founder says Steve Jobs film inaccurate
Jan 25, 2013 21:26 EST
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said that a new film about the late Steve Jobs is factually "wrong", while the movie's makers countered it is meant as entertainment -- not a literal retelling of the computer pioneer's life.
Apple co-founder says new Steve Jobs film 'wrong'
Jan 25, 2013 19:38 EST
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said Friday that a new film about the late Steve Jobs is factually "wrong," judging by a first clip from the movie that has been released.
Apple loses world's most valuable company crown
Jan 25, 2013 17:20 EST
Apple shares extended their losses Friday, ending a miserable week for the California tech giant as it surrendered its position as the world's biggest company based on market value.
Apple hails results but outlook knocks stock price
Jan 23, 2013 22:19 EST
Apple shares slid about 10 percent after the tech giant posted record profits and sales of its iPhones and iPads but offered a disappointing forecast for the coming months.
Apple pressed Palm on 'no poaching' pact: documents
Jan 23, 2013 14:57 EST
Late Apple chief Steve Jobs threatened to slap Palm with patent lawsuits to prevent the tech rival from hiring away its talent, according to court documents available on Wednesday.
Apple, Google chiefs face grilling on 'no-poaching'
Jan 18, 2013 17:57 EST
Apple chief Tim Cook and Google chairman Eric Schmidt are expected to face questioning in a lawsuit accusing Silicon Valley giants of secretly agreeing not to "poach" one another's workers, according to officials and court documents.
Sex, Internet, music on tap at Sundance film fest
Jan 16, 2013 21:55 EST
Sex, the Internet and good old-fashioned rock-and-roll will dominate the 29th Sundance Film Festival, the top showcase of independent US cinema that opens Thursday in the snowy mountains of Utah.
Steppe change as US media bring glitz to Mongolia
Jan 16, 2013 03:49 EST
Every time a new Mongolian-language edition of Cosmopolitan magazine is released, Tselmeg Erdenkhuu sits down with a friend to explore a monthly dose of Hollywood gossip, glitzy fashion and scintillating sex.
'Gorilla Glass' maker looks beyond smartphones
Jan 11, 2013 16:52 EST
Corning, which played a key role in the smartphone revolution with its robust "Gorilla Glass," is looking beyond the small screen with an upgraded version which promises to be even tougher.
Steve Jobs bio film set for April release
Jan 03, 2013 22:40 EST
The first film based on the life of legendary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be released in April, according to independent distributor Open Road Films..
Steve Jobs' estate pays to free impounded superyacht
Dec 24, 2012 11:03 EST
Steve Jobs' superyacht Venus was free to leave Amsterdam port Monday after the late Apple co-founder's estate paid a deposit to resolve a dispute with designer Philippe Starck, who had had the yacht impounded.
Dutch impound Steve Jobs superyacht over unpaid bill
Dec 21, 2012 09:09 EST
Steve Jobs' Dutch-built superyacht has been impounded in Amsterdam because of a dispute between the late Apple founder's estate and designer Philippe Starck over an unpaid bill, a Starck lawyer said Friday.
Apple's CEO to bring production back to US
Dec 06, 2012 16:40 EST
Apple plans to bring some manufacturing of its computers from China to the United States next year, chief executive Tim Cook said, in a move aimed at sparking more domestic high-tech production.
First film on Steve Jobs to debut at Sundance
Dec 04, 2012 10:03 EST
The first film on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs since his death, with Ashton Kutcher in the title role, will debut in January at the Sundance Film Festival, organizers said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Steve Jobs | |
|---|---|
Jobs holding a white iPhone 4 at Worldwide Developers Conference 2010 | |
| Born | Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955[1][2] San Francisco, California, U.S.[1][2] |
| Died | October 5, 2011 (aged 56)[2] Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Co-founder, Chairman and CEO, Apple Inc., Co-founder and CEO, Pixar, Co-founder and CEO, NeXT Inc. |
| Years active | 1974–2011 |
| Board member of | The Walt Disney Company,[3] Apple Inc. |
| Religion | Zen Buddhism |
| Spouse | Laurene Powell (1991–2011, his death) |
| Children | 4 – Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Reed, Erin, Eve |
| Relatives | Mona Simpson (sister) |
| Signature | |