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Ashton to Play Steve Jobs

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:50:05 CDT

In an indie biopic chronicling Steve Jobs' rise from hippie 20-something to Apple co-founder, Jobs will be played by … Ashton Kutcher. No, the news—first reported by Variety yesterday—isn't an April Fools' Day gag, insists Variety reporter Jeff Sneider . Jobs , directed by Joshua Michael Stern ( Swing Vote...

Apple Workers: Tim Cook Beats Steve Jobs

Matt Cantor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:08:05 CDT

Tim Cook had some big shoes to fill as Apple CEO, but it looks like he's managing. According to a poll on Glassdoor.com, some 97% of employees approve of the new boss' work over the past year—an even higher proportion than the 95% who approved of Steve Jobs...

Another Steve Jobs Doll Is Out

Dustin Lushing — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:19:05 CDT

Cuddle up with your favorite CEO: A 15-inch plush stuffed doll of the late Steve Jobs is now for sale. The "iCEO," released by pillow company Throwboy , will set you back $60. It features removable glasses, a black turtle neck, and real denim jeans, reports Mashable . The toy is limited-edition,...

11 Things to Watch at Today's Big iPad 3 Reveal

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:31:43 CST

Apple is holding another one of its big events today, expected to be the unveiling of the iPad 3. Mashable runs down 11 things to watch for when it begins at 1pm ET: Tim Cook will be "the main attraction." He may not be as theatrical as Steve Jobs, but...

New Tourist Draw: Steve Jobs' House

John Johnson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:22:58 CST

The crowds are thinner since the days immediately following Steve Jobs' death, but gawkers by the busload are still traveling to Palo Alto to see his house and neighborhood, reports the Los Angeles Times . It cites visitors from as far away as Italy and Hong Kong, as well as constant...

Inside Steve Jobs' FBI File: 'A Deceptive Individual'

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:23 CST

Steve Jobs had an FBI file, assembled during a 1991 background check when Jobs was being considered for an appointment by George HW Bush, and the agency has just made it public after a FOIA request from the Wall Street Journal . Read all 191 pages here , or check out highlights...

Steve Jobs' Widow Will Sit With First Lady

John Johnson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:03:32 CST

The State of the Union speech itself may not have the same grand aura of addresses of old, but at least the crowd sitting with Michelle Obama is turning out to be an interesting bunch. Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve, will be with the first lady, and the White...

Apple Proves It: Jobs 'Aren't Coming Back' to America

Neal Colgrass — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:19:23 CST

Last year, President Obama asked Steve Jobs whether iPhones could be made in the US instead of Asia. Jobs was blunt: “Those jobs aren’t coming back." The New York Times takes a long look at why. In short, Asia has a surplus of engineers and factory workers who work cheaply...

Steve Jobs Action Figure Scrapped

Rob Quinn — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:24 CST

The company behind the eerily lifelike Steve Jobs action figure has killed the project after receiving complaints and threats of legal action from Apple and the Jobs family. Officials from the Hong Kong firm In Icon say that while they believe the $100 doll does not violate copyright laws because...