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The New Steve Jobs Biography . Very Interesting! [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:14:01 +0000

Steve Jobs was a genius. We’ve covered this before. But as we also know, geniuses can be quirky, to say the least. Steve was no exception. Here’s a few revelations from his new biography: 60 minutes did a really good synopsis of Steve’s new book. There are some bizarre factoids revealed in it. I’ll [...]

Steve Jobs Through the Years [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:31:20 +0000

The man who changed the face of technology as we know it has died. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, who was battling pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together, the pair launched the [...]

Steve Jobs – Apple Co-Founder is Dead

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:58:32 +0000

The co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs is dead. In a story from ABC in 2004, he beat back an unusual form of pancreatic cancer, and in 2009 he was forced to get a liver transplant. He was the mastermind behind iPad, iPod,iPhone iMac and iTunes, all products of Apple. The Apple website has a tribute [...]

Geek Alert: iPhone 5 Announcement Is Moments Away [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:09:34 +0000

Are you an Applenista? I made up the term, but it might apply. I’m not pushing any one product here, but I do have to say that their gadgets are revolutionary. Will this one be any exception? Make way for the iPhone 5: According to CNN.com this announcement has been a pretty badly kept secret. [...]

Can Apple Survive Without Steve Jobs? [VIDEO][AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:53:35 +0000

It’s official. Steve Jobs, the head honcho of Apple Corp. is stepping down. It’s big news to both company employees and stockholders. But what is the real effect of his leaving? In short, I think the guy is irreplaceable, but that’s just me. He was a true visionary. People forget many of the great Steve [...]

Steve Jobs Biography Coming Soon

GNA — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:52:37 +0000

Though numerous writers have tried writing unauthorized versions of Steve Jobs’ biography, the first ever authorized rendition of his life will be on store shelves next year. I’m not much of a biography reader myself, but this could be one that crosses my coffee table or on an iPad2 of course (if I ever buy one). [...]

Forbes' Billionaire List 2011

GNA — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:30:44 +0000

Forbes Magazine announced 2011′s richest people in the world. This year is also the 25th anniversary of Forbes’ Billionaire List. You will find the new list includes many names popular in the tech world and in entertainment. Some of those names you will see close to the top, but who is this year’s biggest money maker? Well the big winner is not a resident of the [...]

Cowboys Like Technology! I Have Proof! (AUDIO)

Richie Phillips — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:07:22 +0000

I’ve been lucky enough to have been at WGNA for–can it really be?- 23 years now. And I can remember distinctly being told not to talk too much about technology on our show because “country people don’t have computers”. Holy Crapola, Batman! According to Askville.com (I can’t believe I look this stuff up!), 76% in [...]

I Want An Ipad 2, But Not A Fake One

Richie Phillips — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0000

UPDATE: The dreaded Ipad--it's causing alot of tension in my marriage. I want one, Dorrie...very badly. And the new one is being announced supposedly Wednesday, March 2nd. Oh boy, oh boy!!! Addiction. It's a terrible thing. But I'm kind of funny about it. When I finally buy one, I would like that new Ipad smell when I open the box. Not the smell of cardboard.

Apple's Steve Jobs May Be Done

Jake Thomas — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:47:51 +0000

Apple and Disney CEO Steve Jobs has announced an indefinite leave of absence due to medical issues. The man who made the Mac, IPhone,Ipod,Ipad and much more part of our culture may be the most talented CEO in the world. MSN has more on this story.

What's Going On at Apple

GNA — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:01:35 +0000

Apple’s co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, announced yesterday he will be taking an indefinite medical leave of absence from the company. This is Jobs third medical leave. If you recall, back in 2004, the 55-year old had surgery for pancreatic cancer. In 2009, he underwent a live transplant. Jobs also stated he will continue to serve as [...]

Apple Corp Has A New App Store

Richie Phillips — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:51:18 +0000

Warning: The following is not intended as an endorsement. But after you read this, you’ll say “OF COURSE IT IS”, and either agree or disagree anyway, so here goes. APPLE, INC. gets a ton of praise, but they also get criticised alot. Mostly for being a “closed shop”-meaning that you have to kiss the ring [...]