All Articles Tagged Steve Jobs

Julie Jacobson | 12/21 09:07 AM, 0 Comments

What got custom electronics professionals really riled this year? What were some of the most biggest and most controversial stories in the home-technology industry in 2011? CE Pro has compiled a list of those stories, including comments from our readers (in blue; edited for clarity, grammar and length). It used to be that the economy was the biggest home-technology story of the year, but not for 2011. This year, we believe CE pros had the most to say, fear, rejoice and otherwise emote about these 8 Biggest CE Stories of… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 12/08 12:43 PM, 0 Comments

I can hear it now: Why on earth would the leading magazine for the custom electronics industry select Steve Jobs as Person of the Year, a guy who seemingly slaughtered margins for CE pros? Who made it nearly impossible to sell $10,000 touchscreens for the home? Who compromised the high standards of customization set by our fair industry? Let me reiterate first that we never promised to anoint the person who had the most positive impact on our industry in 2011 - only the most disruptive. Having said that, I… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 12/07 10:14 AM, 15 Comments

Steve Jobs and Apple motivated an entire generation of people to listen to music. He put millions of user interfaces into the hands of those who had never tapped a touchscreen before. He proved that people would buy content - at a time when CD- and DVD-ripping was crippling the music and movie industries - if it is easy to access. He revolutionized retailing. And he changed forever how custom electronics professionals run their businesses. For these reasons, CE Pro has picked Steve Jobs as its 2011 Person of the… View this story

Steve Crowe | 10/07 07:44 AM, 0 Comments

Steve Jobs, the visionary CEO behind Apple, died Oct. 5, 2011 at age 56. From introducing the first Macintosh in 1984 to his conversation with Bill Gates at the All Things D Conference in 2007 and introducing the iPad, Jobs' career was full of memorable moments. Below is a roundup of videos - thanks to Storify - capturing some of those memorable moments. Please share your thoughts on how you'll remember Steve Jobs. [View the story "Memorable Steve Jobs Moments " on Storify] View this story

Robert Archer | 10/06 12:22 PM, 0 Comments

Steve Jobs' impact on the world far exceeds his contributions to the worlds of computing and consumer electronics. Jobs changed the world. He now stands as a cultural icon. Jobs’ legacy will be remembered along side other great innovators such as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Nikola Tesla. With his passing, consumer electronics industry leaders reflect on Jobs' legacy. "I'm truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs' death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. "Steve… View this story

Steve Crowe | 10/06 09:27 AM, 0 Comments

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he was "so stunned" when a reporter called him and broke the news about the death of Steve Jobs. "It's like the world lost a John Lennon," Wozniak said in an interview with the Associated Press Thursday morning. Wozniak was a computer engineer and programmer who created the Apple I and Apple II computers in the mid-1970s. Below are interviews Wozniak gave to the Associated Press and "The Early Show" on CBS remembering his friend Jobs who passed away Oct. 5, 2011. View this story

Steve Crowe | 10/06 07:32 AM, 1 Comment

Steven P. Jobs, Apple co-founder, chairman and former CEO, passed away on Oct. 5, 2011 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was just 56 years old. When Apple made the announcement of Jobs' passing, tributes starting pouring in all over the Internet, especially on Twitter, Facebook and major tech blogs. Jobs changed the way we live our lives, and he will be dearly missed by many. The website Storify has helped get a glimpse at just how many lives Jobs has touched. Storify is a social media aggregation tool that "bundles… View this story

Steve Crowe | 10/05 06:01 PM, 11 Comments

Steve Jobs, the visionary who co-founded Apple and built it into the world's leading tech company, died Wednesday. He was 56. Jobs, who battled pancreatic cancer for years, took three medical leaves from Apple and stepped down as CEO in August. When he left, he said, "I have always said that 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.” Apple has turned its homepage into… View this story

Robert Archer | 08/26 12:29 PM, 12 Comments

Apple is a polarizing company among custom installers. Some embrace Apple's technologies, while others blame Apple for everything from the demise of the music industry to the mass commodization of whole-house A/V. The recent news of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' resignation temporarily shook the stock market. The big question that remains is how consumers will react to Apple's next big product introduction, which rumors speculate will be the iPhone 5. With Jobs out of the picture, this product could be highly scrutinized and could determine Apple's long-term future. A collective… View this story

Julie Jacobson | 01/18 09:41 AM, 0 Comments

It's a little macabre, but a "Ireland's largest bookmaker" Paddy Power is making some bold predictions about the fate of Apple and its ailing CEO Steve Jobs. The legendary Jobs announced yesterday that he is taking a medical leave of absence. Apple shares opened today 5% down. Paddy Power has set the odds for Apple's future: How low will Apple’s Share Price go in 2011? 9/1 $325.00 to $330.00 4/1 $315.00 to $324.99 2/1 $305.00 to $314.99 7/4 $295.00 to $304.99 7/2 $285.00 to $294.99 9/2 Lower than $285.00 Apple… View this story