Apple headlines 8 of WSJ's 10 most-read corporate articles in 2011

Apple came up as a frequent hot topic in business news this year, as evidenced by the fact that eight of the ten most-read corporate articles from The Wall Street Journal in 2011 were about the company and its co-founder Steve Jobs.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 5

Steve Jobs' 'Lost Interview:' Design is keeping 5,000 things in your brain

Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs viewed designing a product as the process of "keeping 5,000 things together in your brain" and getting them to fit together, according to an excerpt from the forthcoming screening of "Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview."

Josh Ong 14 years ago 19

Bill Gates not bothered by Steve Jobs's comments in biography

Responding to unflattering comments made about him in Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's new biography, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said he's not bothered by the remarks.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 87

Steve Ballmer cashes in $1.3B worth of Microsoft shares, Apple looked into Kinect technology

Microsoft confirmed Friday that CEO Steve Ballmer intends to sell almost one-fifth of his stake in the software giant, starting with sales this week that total $1.3 billion, while a new report claims Apple tried to license the technology used in Microsoft's new motion-tracking Kinect peripheral.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 252

Briefly: No Apple products in Gates household; iPad in Hollywood; lawsuit update

Rumors that Bill Gates secretly uses a MacBook are not true, as Apple products never breach his doorstep, according to his wife. Meanwhile, the iPad is emerging as a staple in Hollywood. And Apple has joined Google and others in attempting to have a lawsuit by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen thrown out of court.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 138

Microsoft software chief resigns as Windows maker struggles in mobile

Ray Ozzie, the Microsoft executive who replaced Bill Gates as Chief Software Architect, has stepped down from his role, as the company fights to regain lost market share in the mobile space.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 48

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett praise Apple, US economic outlook

In a conversation with Fox Business News, business luminaries Bill Gates and Warren Buffett praised Apple's performance while talking about tablet technologies and presented an overall strong outlook for the American economy.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 36

Bill Gates unimpressed by keyboard-less Apple iPad

Microsoft founder Bill Gates, a longtime proponent of tablet-style computing and touchscreen devices, has said he is not impressed by what he's seen of Apple's iPad.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 410

Microsoft shareholders grill CEO about Apple, iPhone

Shareholders questioned Microsoft execs at their annual meeting about Apple's growing reputation among the "next generation" of technology consumers.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 78

Bill Gates praises Steve Jobs for saving Apple

When asked about Steve Jobs in a TV special that aired this week, Bill Gates said the Apple co-founder has shown "more inspiration" than any other leader in the tech industry.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 263

No iPods, iPhones allowed in Gates household

The three children of Bill and Melinda Gates may not be allowed to have a product from a certain Cupertino-based rival in their home, but that doesn't mean Mrs. Gates doesn't wish for an Apple gadget every once in a while.

Zach Spear 17 years ago 70

Microsoft to spoof Hodgman in new "I'm a PC" television ads

Microsoft on Thursday will segue into the next phase of a $300 million advertising campaign with an "audacious embrace" of the derisive "I’m a PC" label slapped upon its image by rival Apple, according to the New York Times.

Kasper Jade 17 years ago 79

Vista's 100m sales mark said to hide disappointing results

Although Microsoft's opening keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show outed record-setting Windows Vista sales figures, supplemental information suggests the software's debut may have been underwhelming in a larger context.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 35

Report: Zune sequel to break cover as early as Tuesday

Sometimes the target of jokes for its initial in-house attempt at a digital media player, Microsoft is poised to announce its first update to the line as soon as this week, if a new report holds true.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 59

D Preview: Apple, Microsoft, and Palm

The Wall Street Journal's increasingly influential technology conference is about to begin, and may bring multiple announcements from industry giants — though Apple isn't talking.

Katie Marsal 19 years ago 48

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