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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) co-founder Steve Jobs once dramatically rejected the first iPod prototype by dropping it into an aquarium. What Happened: This incident was recounted by former Apple employee Amit Chaudhary on Quora.  As per Chaudhary, during the initial presentation of the iPod...

Last week marked the 12-year anniversary of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs stepping down from the leadership role he held from 1997 to 2011. On the anniversary of Jobs' departure as Apple's CEO, several Apple-associated items also concluded their auctions...

Now the most valuable public company in the world, technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has evolved through several different CEOs and product releases. One of its most-watched transitions may have been the passing of the torch from co-founder Steve Jobs to present CEO Tim Cook. What Happened...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has released many revolutionary products over the years that have transformed business segments and pushed the company into new areas. One item launched in 2001 helped transform the company forever. What Happened: Apple released the iPod in 2001 as one of...

Tony Fadell, the creator of the Apple iPod, is teaming up with cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Ledger on a credit card-sized storage device for coins like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).  What Happened: The new Ledger Stax sports an e-ink display. The company behind the wallet said in a...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had several CEOs leading the company over the years, including co-founder Steve Jobs heading the company through a period of innovative products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad. With big shoes to fill, Tim Cook took over for Jobs in 2011. Here’s a...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) will discontinue making the iPod, a music player that was first launched in 2001. Here’s a look at how the stock has performed since the music player was launched. What Happened: Apple released the iPod in 2001 as one of its first personal electronics products. The...

The discontinuation of a popular music playing device by a tech giant has led to sales of used players seeing increasing attention. What Happened: Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced recently it was discontinuing the iPod music player device. Launched in 2001, the iPod was an...

One of the most popular music playing devices of all-time is being discontinued. Here are the details and how you can get your hands on one of the few remaining iPods. What Happened: Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced it will discontinue making the iPod, a music player that it...

A leading technology company is launching a book club in a potential move to boost its books division. What Happened: Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is launching a book club called “Strombo’s Lit” for members in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. The book club will be...

A New Mexico woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after she stole $1 million worth of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL)-made music players meant for Native American students. What Happened: Kristy Stock, 62, a former employee of the Central Consolidated School District in New Mexico,...

Over the years, a rivalry between Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) blossomed in the computer industry. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs took on IBM and was even featured in an iconic photo flipping off the IBM logo. What Happened: In 1981, IBM announced it...

Have you ever pictured yourself battling characters from different Disney movies against each other? If you answered yes, you’ll want to clear your calendar in December with a new game that will allow you to battle Moana Against Wreck-It Ralph. What Happened: A new game from Mighty Bear Games...

Since his passing in 2011, Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) memorabilia featuring Steve Jobs has risen significantly in value. An auction ending Thursday night featured several Jobs related items that fetched some impressive valuations. What Happened: An Apple II manual from 1980 signed by Jobs was sold...

Over 400 million iPods have been sold by Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) since being released in December 2001. The first batch came with high demand and sold out across the nation. There likely aren't a lot of sealed versions of this first Apple iPod, but one could be owned by many people thanks to...