Little did a small group of fans know that declaring “Steve Jobs Day” on Oct. 14 would have such a potential impact. With Apple’s announcement of former chief executive Steve Jobs’ death at 56, the declaration of Steve Jobs Day – the day that the iPhone 4S goes on sale – has taken on additional poignancy. And the Facebook page dedicated to the event has become one of the first online memorials in the… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Gear Live Discovery Date : 06/10/2011 02:27 Number of articles : 2
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The world lost one of its most iconic innovators yesterday when Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. and former CEO of Pixar Animation Studios died of pancreatic cancer. Word of his death spread like wildfire and celebrities took to Twitter to commemorate his genius: “RIP Steve Jobs Rest in peace homie” – Snoop Dogg “An innovator. Contributed so much to this generation & beyond. RIP Steve Jobs” – Nicki Minaj “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with Steve, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.” — Bill Gates. “#youchangetheworld we lost a great innovator … steve jobs designed a whole new world … he will be missed …” – Will.i.am “Talk about someone who left a mark on this Earth. Steve Jobs. What an eternal inspiration. A huge one for my collective & company Wondaland” – JanelleMonae RIP to one of my HEROS Steve Jobs!!! You’s a Bad Mother fucka! 4real. Changed the game. Thanks for dreaming So BIG!!! #ripSteveJobs” – P Diddy “If you have yr health consider it the top of the GIFT pile. SteveJobs did a lot in 56yrs&wished he had wht many of yoU HAVE… I did the Grammy webcast in 1996 for Apple at MadisonSqGarden as payment they said $1000 or 2 POwerPCs, ..I took the 2 PowerMACs” – Chuck D. And the staff at HelloBeautiful wants to add: Farewell to brilliance. Rest in Peace in your iCloud with your IPad in hand and IPod blasting in your ears. Thank you Mr. Jobs for changing the face of the technology, you were truly a man with a vision. R.I.P. RELATED: Apple’s Steve Jobs Has Died [BREAKING NEWS]
We remember the late Apple co-founder and his glorious, game-changing gadget, in Bigger Than the Sound. By James Montgomery Steve Jobs with U2 Photo: MTV News Ten years ago, I was living in a rat-hole apartment in a crooked building in Baltimore (though we had a doorman!) when someone broke into my car. Of course, they took my stereo, which was probably to be expected, since it was a JBL and was, as I recall, pretty nice. But they also rifled through my most personal of possessions (at least personal enough to leave on the floor of my car): my CD case, filled with every single disc I owned at that point, a gloriously clunky collection of emotions and memories and bad bootlegs, alphabetized and cross-referenced within an inch of its life. Also known as the thing Steve Jobs was just about to make completely obsolete. Because within months, his corporation, Apple, would release the first incarnation of the iPod, a bricky, cream-spinach screened thing that could hold up to 2,000 songs (!) at the time and would, through various slipstreamed, memory-expanding upgrades, come to completely change every single aspect of the music industry, the least of which seems to be the complete disappearance of the CD case. Steve Jobs’ impact went way beyond computers. Check out his innovations in the film industry. Jobs’ iPod — and, of course, the accompanying iTunes Store, which arrived soon after — made music a tangible thing, a totem you could carry with you, share with your friends or add to out of thin air. It made the audiophile’s long-unfulfilled dream of having your entire collection with you an absolute reality (even if it also helped suppress the audiophile’s other passion, high-quality sonics), a fact that revolutionized the way music intersects with our lives. For the first time, we could create own soundtracks and do it within seconds. It made cases and bookshelves and shoeboxes full of CDs irrelevant and, in a lot of ways, is busy making the actual CD irrelevant too. It turned songs into commodities, brought into question the intrinsic value of art, destroyed the idea of the album artist and very nearly brought the entire industry to its knees. Not too shabby. And with Jobs’ death on Wednesday, one can’t help but begin to consider his place in music history . Were he and his iPod as influential as Ahmet Ertegun, Berry Gordy or Thomas Edison, the man who invented the phonograph? Absolutely. Did he change the business like Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson? Probably. Were all of their contributions as glossy? Most definitely not. But such is the case with most revolutions: There’s bound to be a few casualties. Remember Steve Jobs’ many innovations by flipping through this photo gallery. And while I can’t speak to the whole “Cult of Apple” thing, I can say that, as a music fan, Steve Jobs forever changed my life and the lives of a lot of other people. One day, we will look at our children and tell them all about these things called CDs and these places we used to buy them called record stores, and they won’t believe us, because it all seems so impractical. Take that however you will. Progress, regression, inevitable. Jobs was the man who seized the moment, turned the tide and will continue to do so, even in death. To wit, I own a 160GB iPod “Classic,” a pocket-size thing capable of holding some 30,000 songs. That’s equal to almost 18 CD cases. All my emotions, ever, alphabetized and cross-referenced, with album art miraculously added. And yet, I keep it with my keys in a bowl by the front door. Not only that, but I am often told that I should get rid of it, replace it with an iPhone or something better, smaller, brighter. And that’s all a testament to Steve Jobs, really. He was a man who kept changing the future so often that he made the present seem obsolete. Steve Jobs changed the world, but how did he change you ? Tell us on Facebook. Related Photos The Steve Jobs Legacy
Apple co-founder was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. By Katie Byrne Steve Jobs Photo: Getty Images Apple announced Wednesday (October 5) that co-founder Steve Jobs had died at age 56. “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” read a statement posted on Apple.com . “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.” Jobs, who stepped down as Apple’s CEO in August, announced to his employees in 2004 that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he appeared to have successfully removed the cancerous tumor that same year, his health continued to deteriorate over the years and he took a medical leave of absence in January. President Obama, Nicki Minaj, Bill Gates and more remember Steve Jobs. When announcing his resignation, Jobs wrote in a statement to Apple’s board of directors, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.” Jobs founded Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976 before being fired from his own company in 1985. He later admitted that this seeming low point in his life was necessary for his evolution as a businessman and a person. “The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything,” he told Stanford graduates during a commencement speech in 2005. “It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.” His next move was purchasing the Graphics Group in 1986 — a little company that would later be renamed Pixar. After teaming up with Disney, the first film produced under the partnership was “Toy Story” in 1995, forever changing the path of big-screen animation. Remember Steve Jobs’ many innovations by flipping through this photo gallery. Following that success, Jobs made a triumphant return in 1996 to the company he helped found when Apple bought his NeXT Computer company, and he became interim chief executive the next year. Apple’s profile was boosted significantly with the introduction of the iMac in 1998, and the hits kept coming for Jobs and Apple. The first iPod came in 2001, followed by the iTunes Store in 2003 — which just last year sold its 10 billionth song . The iPhone was next in 2007, and Apple revolutionized electronics once more with the release of the iPad last year. Steve Jobs almost singlehandedly brought the music industry into the future — here’s how. During that 2005 Stanford commencement speech, Jobs summed up his personal path to success and his impact on technology. “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future,” he told the graduating class. “You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” Steve Jobs changed the world, but how did he change you ? Tell Us on Facebook.
From his work with Pixar to providing new ways to watch movies, late Apple co-founder was an innovator in more than just computers. By Josh Wigler Steve Jobs Photo: Getty Images There would be no Buzz Lightyear without Woody, no WALL-E without EVE, no Mike without Sully — just as there would be no Pixar without Steve Jobs, who died at age 56 on Wednesday (October 5). The visionary Apple co-founder, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, will likely be best remembered for his inventive imagination that was the lifeblood of a technological revolution. But moviemakers, actors, critics, cinephiles and more across the globe will also remember Jobs for giving life to some of the most moving and breathtaking feats of filmmaking the industry has ever seen: the award-winning and unforgettable works of Pixar. Steve Jobs almost singlehandedly brought the music industry into the future — here’s how. Originally founded in 1979 as a Lucasfilm computer arm called Graphic Group, the company was eventually acquired and renamed Pixar in 1986 by Jobs, freshly and famously ousted by Apple. Jobs, serving as the animation studio’s chairman and chief executive officer, led Pixar to Disney, a collaboration that has gifted generations with countless unforgettable works, ranging from 1995’s groundbreaking “Toy Story” all the way to 2011’s admittedly unbalanced “Cars 2.” Throughout its 25-year history, Pixar has filled our bellies with tales of comfort food, knocked our blocks off with incredible superheroics and broken our hearts with old people. The studio has been responsible for no less than 26 Academy Awards, including Best Animated Film wins for “Finding Nemo,” “WALL-E,” “Up” and “Toy Story 3,” with the latter two also nominated in the all-encompassing Best Picture category. Indeed, whether you’ve been aware of it or not, Jobs has been responsible for some of the most powerful storytelling of ours or any generation. Remember Steve Jobs’ many innovations by flipping through this photo gallery. “Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined,” Pixar’s John Lasseter and Ed Catmull said in a joint statement about Jobs’ passing. “Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply ‘make it great.’ He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. “He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA,” their statement continued. “Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time.” President Obama, Nicki Minaj, Bill Gates and more remember Steve Jobs. It’s not just in the heart and soul of Pixar where Jobs’ contribution to film resides; from now on, whether you’re catching up for Oscar season between work shifts on your iPad or watching the newest film releases from the comfort of your own home with nothing but a wireless connection and a functional iTunes account, the world will engage movies and media in ways that are only possible because of his work. Comedian and “Ratatouille” voice actor Patton Oswalt perfectly encapsulated the late inventor’s legacy on Twitter . In an appropriately geek-friendly manner of speaking, Jobs truly was the “closest thing we had to Tony Stark.” Steve Jobs changed the world, but how did he change you ? Tell us on Facebook. Related Photos The Steve Jobs Legacy
Bill Gates, will.i.am, Ellen DeGeneres also remember the late Apple co-founder. By James Dinh Steve Jobs Photo: Getty Images Shortly after Apple announced Wednesday (October 5) that co-founder Steve Jobs had died , celebrities of all kinds — including the president himself — are paying tribute and mourning the loss of the technology giant. “Steve was among the greatest of American innovators — brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it,” President Obama said in a statement. “By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. … The world has lost a visionary.” Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to remember that visionary. “An innovator. Contributed so much to this generation & beyond. RIP Steve Jobs,” the Young Money MC wrote shortly after the announcement. Steve Jobs almost singlehandedly brought the music industry into the future — here’s how. Jobs’ longtime rival in the digital race, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, released a heartfelt statement after Apple’s announcement: “I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. … Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.” The Black Eyed Peas’ will i am urged : “i hope the youth chooses to be like steve jobs…we need more innovators.” Remember Steve Jobs’ many innovations by flipping through this photo gallery. Ryan Seacrest offered his remembrance with a quote from the businessman himself, writing , ” ‘Have the courage to follow ur heart & intuition. They already know what u truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.’ – Steve Jobs.” Ellen DeGeneres learned of the news shortly after wrapping up her talk show. “I just finished my show and I heard the news about Steve Jobs,” the comedian tweeted . “He was an amazing man with an incredible vision. He changed the world.” Pharrell Williams referred to Jobs as “our modern day Leonardo da Vinci” on Twitter . “From Apple to Pixar, what a great life lived. He will be missed.” Tyra Banks used one of Apple’s many revolutionary products to mourn the news, tweeting , “As I type on my iPhone, tears spring2 my eyes4an amazingMan I never met. His genius has touched us all. Steve Jobs, you will b/with us 4ever.” The Roots’ ?uestlove remembered Jobs as more than just the Apple co-founder: “Adopted. DropOut. FontLover. LSDlover. Dreamer. Innovator. Fired from his own Apple 1ce. Pixarlogist. 338 PATENTS! philanthropist. #JOBS.” Steve Jobs changed the world, but how did he change you ? Tell Us on Facebook. Related Photos The Steve Jobs Legacy
Just hours after Apple unveiled the new iPhone 4S, Samsung has put live a new video on its YouTube account, providing the first official look at the next Android smartphone collaboration between the Korean manufacturer and Google; the Nexus Prime. The video is associated with another of Samsung’s ‘Unpacked’ events, labelled the ‘Google Episode’, scheduled Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Next Web Discovery Date : 05/10/2011 06:14 Number of articles : 6
The weekly rumors, countless product design concepts and even stolen prototype drama are all over — and there is no iPhone 5 to show for it. Apple’s much anticipated iPhone event on Tuesday anticlimactically ended months of rumors announcing a sequel to iPhone 4, iOS 5, iCloud and several new apps. The updates to iPhone 4 — called iPhone 4S — make it what Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 04/10/2011 21:29 Number of articles : 2
At any other given time, no one would think a thing about Will Smith giving up an apartment in a city that he doesn’t live in. But being that we’re still not quite sure what’s good with him and Jada and they’re efforts to try to convince us that everything is still great aren’t really that convincing, the sale of this SOHO apartment is making folks ask questions. But really, it’s just because he’s done filming Men In Black 3. The actor, musician and producer snagged the rental in 2010 after a lengthy search in the Big Apple for the perfect temporary digs. According to an article in the New York Post last year, Smith reportedly hired one woman who flew to the East Coast to view one apartment before heading back to the West Coast a few hours later. Why the in-depth search? Smith was looking for not only a private and luxurious New York apartment, but one with room for his family and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. The place at 25 Bond Street clearly fits the bill. One of only eight apartments in the building, the nearly $20 million home has over 7,300 square feet of living space, five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Smith paid a reported $55,000 a month in rent, which is one of the reasons to choose to rent rather than buy in this area. The monthly payment for this home, even with 20 percent down and low mortgage rates, is $84,302 with a 30-year-fixed loan. It’s no secret that New York real estate is expensive; in the NoHo neighborhood, median home values hit at $745,000, according to data from Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. Flip through and check out how Big Will’s been living in NY. Source
