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Steve Jobs didn’t actually become a billionaire thanks to leading Apple—but rather from his work with a film company he bought off George Lucas

As Apple turns 50 years old, it wasn’t the tech giant that made Steve Jobs a billionaire—but rather his $10 million bet on Pixar, long before the introduction of the iPhone.

By Preston ForeApril 1, 2026
HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead
HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead
By Francesca CassidyApril 1, 2026
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NASA is finally going back to the moon, with Artemis II. What took so long?
By Emily A. Margolis and The ConversationMarch 31, 2026
The green head of what appears to be an alien pokes out from behind a rock set against a rural landscape with a power pylon in the background.
AI’s ability to see ‘mirages’ shows how alien machine brains really are
By Jeremy KahnMarch 31, 2026
Varun Sivaram, chief executive officer of Emerald AI, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The event convenes more than 10,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 89 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: Aaron M. Sprecher/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Emerald AI raises $25 million from Nvidia and others to build a fast pass for data centers connecting to the grid
By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessSteve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple’s first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23
By Emma BurleighApril 1, 2026
An Athens listing has created the world’s second largest gaming company. Finally, Europe has a #2 global player 
EuropeAn Athens listing has created the world’s second largest gaming company. Finally, Europe has a #2 global player 
By Kamal AhmedApril 1, 2026
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NewslettersMore people are using AI to manage their money— but they won’t let it make decisions alone
By Sheryl EstradaApril 1, 2026
Inside Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s turnaround playbook—from bankruptcy to most profitable U.S. airline
NewslettersInside Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s turnaround playbook—from bankruptcy to most profitable U.S. airline
By Alyson ShontellApril 1, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 1, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 1, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
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CommentaryCongress has a lower approval rating than Hitler in some polls. And we just keep voting for the same 2 parties
By Stu StrumwasserApril 1, 2026
Photo: Donald and Melania Trump.
PoliticsTrump has no good options in Iran—here are 5 of them ahead of his speech to the nation tonight
By Jim EdwardsApril 1, 2026
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Nancy Hairston, CEO and founder of MEDCad
SuccessThis founder went from designing Happy Meal toys to making prosthetic skulls for a living—and her company now rakes in $20 million a year
By Emma BurleighNovember 2, 2025
Rivian’s CFO hints the end of EV tax credits means manufacturers are being forced to finally make more affordable electric cars
InnovationRivian’s CFO hints the end of EV tax credits means manufacturers are being forced to finally make more affordable electric cars
By Jordyn Grzelewski and Tech BrewNovember 2, 2025
Nearly 70% of the miles of the 10 longest interstates is now within 10 miles of a fast EV charger, but range anxiety is ‘stuck in people’s heads’
InnovationNearly 70% of the miles of the 10 longest interstates is now within 10 miles of a fast EV charger, but range anxiety is ‘stuck in people’s heads’
By M.K. Wildeman and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2025
AR glasses blur the lines of when it’s obvious a company is collecting your data, privacy expert says
InnovationAR glasses blur the lines of when it’s obvious a company is collecting your data, privacy expert says
By Billy Hurley and IT BrewNovember 1, 2025
Research monkeys got loose after a truck overturned on a highway. Their owner, destination, and exact purpose remain shrouded in mystery
InnovationResearch monkeys got loose after a truck overturned on a highway. Their owner, destination, and exact purpose remain shrouded in mystery
By Jeff Martin and The Associated PressOctober 31, 2025
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SuccessNot even blue-collar jobs are safe from automation—the era of robots is here and for $20K you can already buy your first robo housekeeper
By Jessica CoacciOctober 31, 2025
Daniel Kendzior
CommentaryThe haunting consequences of ignoring tech debt in an agentic AI world
By Daniel KendziorOctober 31, 2025
Companies are trying to do too much with AI, says IT CEO: ‘Pick one or two domains and go end to end’
AICompanies are trying to do too much with AI, says IT CEO: ‘Pick one or two domains and go end to end’
By Claire ZillmanOctober 31, 2025
The cybernetic teammate: How AI is rewriting the rules of business collaboration
AIThe cybernetic teammate: How AI is rewriting the rules of business collaboration
By François CandelonOctober 31, 2025
These dinosaur bones have stumped scientists since the 1940s. New evidence claims to solve the mystery
North AmericaThese dinosaur bones have stumped scientists since the 1940s. New evidence claims to solve the mystery
By The Associated Press and Adithi RamakrishnanOctober 30, 2025
Exec on the worst advice he ever received: ‘Don’t rock the boat’
C-SuiteExec on the worst advice he ever received: ‘Don’t rock the boat’
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewOctober 30, 2025
Colin Balfour, a sophomore studying robotics engineering, flies a small drone at a simulated night flight at a laboratory at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Worcester, Mass.
InnovationThese tiny ‘bat bots’ can see in the dark, fly through smoke, and might save your life one day
By Holly Ramer and The Associated PressOctober 30, 2025
Longevity science is on the cusp of major breakthroughs thanks to AI, but significant ‘data gaps’ need to be filled, expert says
AILongevity science is on the cusp of major breakthroughs thanks to AI, but significant ‘data gaps’ need to be filled, expert says
By Alexei OreskovicOctober 30, 2025
AI is the common threat—and the secret sauce—for security startups in the Fortune Cyber 60
CybersecurityAI is the common threat—and the secret sauce—for security startups in the Fortune Cyber 60
By Alexei OreskovicOctober 30, 2025
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AICharacter.AI bans teens from talking to its chatbots amid mounting lawsuits and regulatory pressure
By Beatrice NolanOctober 29, 2025
Air traffic control isn’t the place for AI, aviation CEO says: We should ‘never really give the full reins to a computer’
AIAir traffic control isn’t the place for AI, aviation CEO says: We should ‘never really give the full reins to a computer’
By Eoin Higgins and IT BrewOctober 29, 2025
Jensen Huang eyes the camera
AINvidia is officially the world’s first $5 trillion company. CEO Jensen Huang says it’s on track for ‘half a trillion dollars’ in revenue
By Dave SmithOctober 29, 2025
A female doctor encourages a young woman with cancer by holding hands on the patient's bed.
AIThe U.S. just bet $1 billion that AI supercomputers can turn most cancers from ‘death sentences’ to ‘manageable conditions’ within 8 years
By Eva RoytburgOctober 28, 2025
Anjney Midha, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz speaking on stage.
ConferencesOpen-source AI is ‘China’s game right now’—and that’s a problem for the U.S. and its allies, Andreessen Horowitz partner says
By Beatrice NolanOctober 27, 2025
Ferrari is building the sleekest electric vehicle on Earth—but among those who can afford it, very few will have the opportunity to buy it
InnovationFerrari is building the sleekest electric vehicle on Earth—but among those who can afford it, very few will have the opportunity to buy it
By Phil WahbaOctober 27, 2025
Ton Han, wearing a dark suit and purple shirt, speaks in front of a dark background.
ConferencesWeRide CEO says autonomous driving can’t guarantee 100% safety—but could be 10x safer than human drivers within the decade
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 27, 2025
Robyn Denholm speaks in an interview
Big TechTesla board chair begs shareholders to green-light Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, calling the upcoming vote a ‘critical inflection point’
By Dave SmithOctober 27, 2025
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated
ConferencesQualcomm CEO warns that ‘everybody’s playing to win’ when it comes to an AI bubble—but it’s still too early to tell who will succeed
By Beatrice NolanOctober 27, 2025
Joel Hron
CommentaryNow we know that AI won’t take all of our jobs, Silicon Valley has to fix its fundamental mistake: Automation theater has to end
By Joel HronOctober 27, 2025
Matt Renner
CommentaryHow agentic AI will change commerce as we know it
By Matt RennerOctober 27, 2025
The AI wave: For a maximalist, things couldn’t be better
CommentaryThe AI wave: For a maximalist, things couldn’t be better
By Bipul SinhaOctober 27, 2025
How emerging economies are banking on their massive young populations to become innovation hotbeds rivaling Silicon Valley
InnovationHow emerging economies are banking on their massive young populations to become innovation hotbeds rivaling Silicon Valley
By Phil WahbaOctober 26, 2025
AI and tech are potentially the biggest equalizers Africa has ever seen, former Nvidia exec says
ConferencesAI and tech are potentially the biggest equalizers Africa has ever seen, former Nvidia exec says
By Jason MaOctober 26, 2025
Adam Markowitz
CommentaryI helped design rocket engines for NASA’s space shuttles. Here’s why businesses need AI as trustworthy as aerospace tech
By Adam MarkowitzOctober 25, 2025
Astha Bhardwaj is a managing director in Accenture, leading the APAC Communications, Media & Technology strategy practice
CommentaryWill the future of telecom growth depend on content creators and AI? 
By Astha BhardwajOctober 25, 2025
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