Update March 31, 2026 : Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50) . This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books there is. Original post below. Apple celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having originally been founded on April 1, 1976. Coinciding with that anniversary, veteran technology reporter “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue is out with a new book that goes in-depth on the company’s history, Apple: The First 50 Years . more…
An Interview with Asymco’s Horace Dediu About Apple at 50
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An interview with Asymco's Horace Dediu about his career in tech, Apple's first 50 years, and the prospects for the next 50, particularly in the face of AI
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Apple's unique model of hardware-software integration has been crucial to its success, but AI could disrupt this balance if integration dynamics shift.
Apple's unique integration of hardware and software has been its hallmark; however, its future success will depend on how it adapts this model in an AI-driven landscape.
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April 2026 sees substantial discounts in the tech market, exemplified by Apple's $150 reduction on the M5 MacBook Air and DJI's $500 off the Mini 5 Pro drone, marking historic pricing for both products.
This story is part of 9to5Mac's series celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. It's hard to put into words what Apple means to me. I know it's odd to hear anyone say that a corporation "means" anything to them. But Apple's not just a company, it's an idea cooked up by two crazy ones in a garage 50 years ago. It's been a driving force in my life since I was conscious enough to know what a computer was. Apple taught me from a very young age to be curious not just about technology, but about everything. more...
This story is part of 9to5Mac's series celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. It's hard to put into words what Apple means to me. I know it's odd to hear anyone say that a corporation "means" anything to them. But Apple's not just a company, it's an idea cooked up by two crazy ones in a garage 50 years ago. It's been a driving force in my life since I was conscious enough to know what a computer was. Apple taught me from a very young age to be curious not just about technology, but about everything. more...
