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Apple-1 computer going on auction at Christie's in London

by Mike Schramm (Nov 11th, 2010)

One of the original Apple-1 computers -- that's right, the wood-encased PCs that Steves Jobs and Wozniak built in the garage all those years ago -- is going up for auction at Christie's in London. There were only about 200 sold back in 1976 (for $666.66, of course) and only a few still left around ...

Found Footage: Woz on Big Bang Theory

by Dave Caolo (Oct 1st, 2010)

Nerds squealed with delight last night as the geekiest comedy on American television, The Big Bang Theory, featured a cameo by Steve Wozniak. The Apple co-founder played himself in a brief scene with the gang from the show (Is that his daughter next to him at the table?). He was pretty funny and ...

Found Footage: Project 2000 from 1988 on the direction of computing

by David Winograd (Sep 9th, 2010)

This video has been around for quite a long time, but my guess is that you haven't seen it. It posits how future computers will used for education and literacy. Watching it you'll be taken by how much they got right and how other concepts got short shrift. One surprising thing is that it focuses ...

Found Footage: Honoring Apple from 1976 to the Italian introduction of the iPad

by David Winograd (May 28th, 2010)

In honor of the Italian release of the iPad, iPadItalia has created one of the best Apple-oriented videos I've ever seen. In 10 minutes (yes, it's quite long for this type of thing), the video lovingly covers Apple from its origin in 1976 right up to today when those in Italy, and many other ...

Apple employee #66: Mac, iPhone and iPad created in similar way

by Sang Tang (Apr 21st, 2010)

In his latest post at AskTog.com, Bruce Tognazzini highlights the similarities between Steve Jobs's approach in bringing to market the original Macintosh, the iPhone, and now the iPad. For Tognazzini, known as "Tog" in computing circles, the success of these products is a byproduct of this approach. ...

Welcome to Macintosh to air on CNBC on January 4th, 2010

by Steven Sande (Dec 29th, 2009)

If you missed Macworld Expo 2009 in San Francisco last January, then you probably missed the premiere showing of Welcome to Macintosh, an indie documentary that provides an intimate look at Apple's history. It's been shown at different times and places over the past year, and you can also buy it ...

Found on eBay: An original Apple-1 with wonderful documentation

by Steven Sande (Nov 18th, 2009)

A few months ago, we provided details of an auction that featured a Mac that had been given to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry by Apple. If you missed your chance to pick up that prime item, now you have an opportunity to own an Apple that is even more rare: an Apple-1 (also known as the Apple I) ...

Woz exits Dancing with the Stars

by Christina Warren (Apr 1st, 2009)

Taking a break from pure silliness to borderline-news-related silliness, yesterday was elimination night on Dancing with the Stars, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak danced off the stage. After avoiding the bottom two last week, Woz, along with Hugh Hefner's ex #1 girlfriend, Holly Madison, were ...

DWTS Week 2 is kinder to Woz

by Michael Rose (Mar 26th, 2009)

You think a pulled hamstring, judges' scorn, and general lack of grace or terpsichorial skill are drawbacks? Fuggedabout it. You cannot stop the Woz, you can only hope to contain him: the second-week results from Dancing With The Stars were a surprise for Steve Wozniak and his partner Karina ...

Woz to be on 'Dancing...'

by Christina Warren (Feb 8th, 2009)

We heard the rumors, but now it has been officially confirmed: Steve Wozniak will be appearing on the upcoming season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars. We're as shocked/horrified as you, but apparently, ABC has deemed Woz Dance worthy. We're still awaiting word of his partner and we'll let you know ...

"Chief Scientist" is an apt title for Woz

by Dave Caolo (Feb 5th, 2009)

Apple co-founder, Segway polo player, date to the stars and über-nerd Steve Wozniak has accepted a position at Fusion-io. Specifically, he'll be the company's Chief Scientist. Fusion-io uses densely-packed clusters of flash memory chips in servers to enable them to find data very quickly. Woz ...

Woz on Jobs' medical leave

by Dave Caolo (Jan 19th, 2009)

In a conversation with NBC about Steve Jobs' leave from Apple, co-founder Steve Wozniak said this break could be exactly what Steve -- and Apple -- needs. Woz had some great things to say, and my favorite was his answer to the question, "If Steve [Jobs] were not at Apple, would the company be as ...

Mac founding-fathers appear at Welcome to Macintosh screening

by Christina Warren (Jan 11th, 2009)

This year at Macworld 2009, two documentary films about the Mac held screenings. While we didn't have anyone on-site at MacHEADS, a few of us were fortunate enough to attend Thursday night's screening of Welcome to Macintosh. Welcome to Macintosh, a documentary by Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, ...

Woz gets a new job

by Steven Sande (Dec 22nd, 2008)

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak seems to be a lot more visible lately. First, he's been making bad web ads for SCOTTEVEST. Next, we received pictures of Woz whizzing from the deck of his Segway. He was fined US$700 for driving his Prius at 104 miles per hour (167 kilometers per hour) on I-5. At last, ...

Found Footage: SCOTTEVEST Woz-i-sodes

by Steven Sande (Oct 24th, 2008)

Apple co-founder Steve "The Woz" Wozniak must have a lot of time on his hands. He's acting in online ads for SCOTTEVEST, the company that makes those great geek clothes with all sorts of pockets, cable runs, etc... Two Woz-i-sodes are already posted on the SCOTTEVEST site; one titled "Return of ...