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Steve Jobs Back At Work

Two reports place Apple boss Steve Jobs back on the company campus in Silicon Valley.

AACS Finalizes Managed Copy for Blu-ray Discs

The AACS licensing authority has finalized specs that would let consumers make legit copies of Blu-ray content...but it'll require all-new hardware.

Palm Appoints Jon Rubenstein to CEO Job

Palm has appointed former iPod developer Jon Rubenstein as CEO, replacing Ed Colligan just days after the company rolled out its pre smartphone.

Report: Jobs Headed Back to Apple CEO Role

Following a six month leave to cope with a "hormone imbalance," reports have Apple CEO Steve Jobs energetic and ready to take back the reins of the company he co-founded.

Disney Buys Into Hulu

The Walt Disney Company has reached a deal to bring its content to online video site Hulu...and it's taking an equity stake in the NBC/Fox venture, as well.

Apple Getting iTunes Ready for Blu-ray?

Apple may not even be offering Blu-ray as an option on its computers, but it's apparently getting iTunes ready to handle Blu-ray playback.

Apple Withdraws Baby Shaker Game And Apologizes

Two days after it went on sale in the iPhone App Store, Apple has withdrawn a baby shaking game and apologized.

What Recession? Apple’s Profits Jump 15 Percent

Apple is defying the downturn by reporting an increase in profits for the first quarter of 15% over last year.

The Sun Also Sets? IBM Reportedly Looking to Buy Sun

It could be a union of computing giants: reports have IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems for anywhere from $6 to $7 billion.

Wozniak Goes Dancing

Suddenly high-profile again, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is going to be a competitor on Dancing with the Stars.

Wozniak Goes To Fusion-io

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has gone back to work after landing a gig as chief scientist for Fusion-io.

Flash Won’t Hit the iPhone Anytime Soon

Adobe's CEO says Apple and Adobe are "collaborating" on bringing Flash to the iPhone...but don't expect results anytime soon.

SEC Investigates Jobs’ Health

The Securities and Exchange Commission is launching an investigation to make sure investors weren't misled by announcements over Steve Jobs's health and decision to take a leave of absence.

Steve Jobs Leaves Apple until June

Jobs will temporarily step down from his post at Apple while he takes time off to focus on his health.

Apple Unveils New MacBook, DRM-free iTunes

In the company's final Macworld keynote, Apple announces iLife '09, iWork '09, a new 17-inch MacBook Pro..and takes iTunes DRM-free.

Apple’s Jobs Admits to Hormone Imbalance

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has admitted his recent weight loss has been caused by a hormonal imbalance...but it's easy to treat and he'll remain Apple's CEO.

Mac Fan Plots Silent Protest at Macworld

In response to Apple's lack of presence at future Macworld shows, one fan has suggested a silent protest at the company's last expo.

Apple To Abandon Macworld

Apple has announced that next month's Macworld will be the last time the company participates, and that Steve Jobs won't give the keynote address.

Apple’s iPod Wiz Steps Down

One of the chief designers of both the iPod and iPhone will leave his vital position at Apple for a less involved role as an adviser to Steve Jobs.

The Beatles to Go Digital with Rock Band

Apple Corps has struck a deal with MTV's Viacom to bring the Beatles into the digital age with a special edition of the popular Rock Band video game.

Report: Teen Faked Jobs Heart Attack Story

The SEC is reportedly looking at an 18-year-old as the originator of a false story earlier this month that Apple's Steve Jobs had suffered a heart attack.

Amex Digital Offers Blu-Ray for MacBooks

Steve Jobs might characterize Blu-ray as a "bag of hurt," but Amex Digital is hoping MacBook owners might love to bag their slim external Blu-ray drive.

G1 Comes with Application Kill Switch

Google will be able to remotely kill applications sold through the Android Market, according to its terms of service.

Jobs Fake Heart Attack Hits Apple Stocks

A false report of a heart attack for the Apple boss on a CNN site caused a fall in Apple shares on Friday.

Apple Faces iTunes Challenge in Norway

Apple's market-leading iTunes/iPod combination is facing a challenge in Norway, which feels tying iTunes purchases to Apple devices and software violates consumer rights.

Jobs, Apple Execs Settle Options Suits

It looks Apple's stock options backdating scandal might finally be over: CEO Steve Jobs and other executive have agreed to a $14 million settlement.

Apple Rocks Out with New iPods, iTunes 8

Apple has rolled out iTunes 8, an updated iPod touch, Apple iPhone software 2.1, and super-slim new iPod nanos.

Steve Jobs’ Obituary Sent Out By Mistake

Bloomberg Business News sent out Steve Jobs' obituary to clients — but don't worry, he's still alive.

Apple Extends MobileMe Subscriptions Again

Once again, Apple has extended subscriptions to its struggling MobileMe service, adding another 60 days to trial and paid subscriptions.

Former Apple Attorney Settles with the SEC

Former Apple general counsel Nancy Heinen has settled with the SEC for $2.2 million over Apple's stock option backdating scandal...but admits no wrongdoing.

iPhones for 200,000 HSBC Staff?

It's possible that global banking giant HSBC could adopt the iPhone for its staff worldwide, which would result in a massive order for Apple.

Apple Can Kill iPhone Apps

Steve Jobs has confirmed rumors that Apple can remove applications from users' iPhones — although there's a good reason, he claims.

Apple’s iPhone Store Rings Up Downloads

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the Apple iPhone App Store has pulled in about $30 million in its first month - and users have downloaded more than 60 million programs.

Jobs: MobileMe Launched Too Soon

In what amounts to a mea culpa, Apple CEO Steve Jobs admits the launch of its MobileMe service came too quickly, and wasn't up to Apple's standards.

Apple Reports Record Earnings

For the April—June quarter, Apple took in $7.46 billion, with profits of $1.07 billion — a new record for the company.

Apple Sold Through 1 Million 3G iPhones

With a worldwide release across 21 countries, Apple managed to sell a million phones in just three days, significantly outpacing the phone's first version.

Jobs, Ex-Apple Execs Sued Over Backdating

Just when you thought options back-dating scandals were behind us, a new class action suit seeks damages resulting from a 14 percent drop in Apple stock.

ABC, ESPN Shows Landing on Veoh

Online video streaming service Veoh has landed its second big network partnership, with Disney-owned ABC offering prime-time and ESPN programming.