STEVE JOBS

Model-turned-actor Ashton Kutcher will play late Apple founder Steve Jobs in a new independent movie chronicling the life of the genius hippie-turned-entrepreneur who put a "ding" in the universe. The casting looks right, but it isn't.

April Fools? Why Ashton Kutcher As Steve Jobs Is A Bad Joke

When Variety reported on Apr. 1 that Ashton Kutcher would play Steve Jobs in a new biopic, it sounded like a perfect April Fools joke. But nope, this is no joke. Kutcher will in fact play Jobs in a new independent movie chronicling the life of the genius hippie-turned-entrepreneur who put a ding in the universe.

Tim Cook Beats Steve Jobs in Popularity Among Apple Employees: Why?

Tim Cook(L) and Steve Jobs
Hardly 7 months have passed when Tim Cook took the post of CEO at Apple Inc. and now he has gained the top spot on top 25 Highest Rated Tech CEOs of 2012 ranking list. Tim Cook received the hottest spotlight within a few months, while it took years for Steve Jobs become so popular.
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Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook (2nd L) talks to employees as he visits the iPhone production line at the newly built Foxconn Zhengzhou Technology Park, Henan province in this March 28, 2012 handout photo.

Apple CEO Visits Foxconn's iPhone Plant in China

Apple Inc's Tim Cook, on his first trip to China as the chief executive officer, has visited an iPhone production plant run by the Foxconn Technology Group, which is being accused of improper labor practices.
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Apple CEO visits Foxconn's iPhone plant in China

Apple Inc's Tim Cook, on his first trip to China as the chief executive officer, has visited an iPhone production plant run by the Foxconn Technology Group, which is being accused of improper labor practices.
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to employees at an Apple store in central Beijing

Apple’s Cook in China: What’s The Strategy?

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook’s visit to China isn’t for sightseeing. Rather, the new boss has met Vice Premier Li Keqiang, who may be the next Premier of China, as well as other officials.
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Windows 8 Versus Mountain Lion: Which is the First True Multi-Platform OS?

Microsoft VS Apple, the old wars are back again. But, now the battle is for best multi-platform OS. Both the big OS giants are narrowing the gap between their desktop and mobile OSes with the launch of Windows 8 and Mountain Lion. But, which of these two can be called the first true multi-platform OS? Let's find out.
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks to employees at an Apple store in central Beijing

iPhone 5: What is Apple CEO Tim Cook Doing in China?

Tim Cook has taken a step that Steve Jobs never did: Visit China. This is the first time an Apple CEO has visited the country in an official capacity, several sources report, including Apple-centric blog AppleInsider.
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Apple CEO Time Cook In China: Is IPhone 5 On Brink Of Release?

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted in China, at the Beijing Xidan province Apple Store, which many believe to be the company's largest in terms of sales. But many Apple-rumor gurus believe that Cook's trip to Beijing was for far more than met the eye.
Microsoft Bans Apple Products

Microsoft Bans Its Marketing and Sales Group From Using Apple Products: Why?

In today's competitive world, Microsoft and Apple are known rivals and each does its best to reach the top and gain a larger share of the market. With such tough rivalry, it makes sense to promote and use your own products, instead of the competition's. On this note, Microsoft is now banning purchases of Apple products with company funds.
An employee poses with Samsung Electronics' Galaxy phones at a store in Seoul March 14, 2012.

Insight: Samsung: 'Fast Executioner' Seeks Killer Design

When Samsung Electronics rushed its first smartphone to market in a panicky response to the smash-hit debut of the Apple iPhone, some customers burned the product on the streets or hammered it to bits in public displays of disaffection.
Raindrops are seen in front of an Apple logo outside an Apple store in Shanghai February 22, 2012.

Apple's Cook Finally Shares $98 Billion Cache

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, moving swiftly after taking over from late Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs, fulfilled a longstanding desire of investors by initiating a quarterly dividend and share buyback that will pay out $45 billion over three years.
Apple (AAPL) Shares Soar to 601 Following Dividend, Stock Buyback Announcement

Apple (AAPL) Stock Closes At 601, Boosted By Dividend, Shares Buyback Announcement

Apple (AAPL) shares soared on Monday, breaching the 600 mark a few times before finally settling on 601, after the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech company decided to share some of its $100 billion in cash with its investors. Apple announced it would reward shareholders by launching a quarterly dividend and a stock buyback program that will pay out about $45 billion over three years, set to go into effect later this year.
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Apple finally shares $98 billion cash hoard

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, moving swiftly after taking over from the late Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs, fulfilled a longstanding desire of investors by initiating a quarterly dividend and share buyback that will pay out $45 billion over three years.

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