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Analysts: Apple may trounce rivals with smaller iPad
Apple, which is expected to launch a mini version of its market-leading iPad tablet, could quickly overpower its rivals in the segment with the addition of the new product, analysts say. The launch expected later this year however would probably prompt Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to roll over in his…
First Apple computer fetches $374,000
A rare surviving first model of the Apple computer — a stripped down, clunky device that bears no resemblance to today’s sleek gadgets — sold for $374,000 at auction in New York on Friday. The price was more than double the pre-sale estimate, reflecting a two-way bidding war eventually won…
Southeby’s to auction one of first hand-built Apple I computers
NEW YORK — There’s no screen, it was built in 1976, and the clunky design does not exactly recall today’s iPads, but the first Apple computer is expected to fetch up to $180,000 in New York. Sotheby’s in New York is auctioning the rare piece of computer history, which actually…
Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in biopic
Ashton Kutcher is to play Steve Jobs in a new independent film about the late Apple chief’s life, a spokeswoman for the “Two and a Half Men” actor said Monday. “Jobs” will tell the story of his life from wayward hippie to co-founder of Apple and revered creative entrepreneur, according to industry daily Variety, whose report was…
Apple expected to reveal new iPad
Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs. In typical Apple style, the California-based company has offered the scantest of hints as to what it will unveil…
Apple expected to unveil new iPad
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs. In typical Apple style, the California-based company has offered the scantest of hints as to what…
Steve Jobs’ FBI file cites drug use, Eastern religion
A file compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the late industrialist Steve Jobs released on Thuesday reveals that some close to him noticed a change after he took up eastern religion, while others cited past drug use, and a tendency to be ruthless in pursuit of his goals.…
iPhone sales drive record quarter for Apple
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple blew past forecasts and reported record quarterly net profit and revenue in the first quarter since the death of founder Steve Jobs, driven by strong sales of the new iPhone. Apple said its net profit more than doubled in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 to…
Jobs family absent from Disney board despite largest stake
(Reuters) – When Disney shareholders vote to re-elect directors at its annual meeting in March, neither Steve Jobs’ wife nor a representative from his trust will be present on the ballot, even though it is the media company’s largest shareholder. According to Walt Disney Co’s proxy, filed on Friday, directors…
Kanye takes dark twisted fantasy to Twitter
WASHINGTON — American hip hop mogul Kanye West has launched an epic rant on Twitter, posting dozens of colorful and cryptic but ultimately hopeful messages, on everything from his jones for fashion to his quest to change the world. Never shy about expressing himself, the multi-Grammy winner went on an…
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