Federal Investigators Question Apple's Jobs on Options
Federal investigators have reportedly interviewed Apple CEO Steve Jobs directly as they seek to get to the bottom of the company's options backdating issues -- a reminder that despite an internal investigation that cleared Jobs of wrongdoing, outside probes continue. Apple has repeatedly said that it is cooperating with investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Federal Investigators Question Apple's Jobs on Options
Federal Investigators Question Apple's Jobs on Options
Apple on Tuesday released a security update for its QuickTime digital media software in response to a vulnerability discovered by security researchers associated with the Month of Apple Bugs website.
The Cupertino-based company said Security Updat...
Apple patches QuickTime exploit published by MoAB website
The Cupertino-based company said Security Updat...
Apple patches QuickTime exploit published by MoAB website
A New York pension system will be the lead plaintiff in a shareholders lawsuit accusing Apple of securities violations over backdated stock options. The New York City Employees' Retirement System was named the primary plaintiff in the lawsuit Friday by U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel, according to Grant & Eisenhofer, the law firm representing the group.
NYC Retirement Group Is Core of Apple Suit
NYC Retirement Group Is Core of Apple Suit
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs waited two-thirds of a year to report his receipt of 7.5 million improperly backdated stock options, a U.S. probe finds. The timing beat the federal deadline, but broke with common practice among other Apple officers and directors, who submitted similar reports within weeks, according to reports.
Jobs Waited 8 Months to File
Jobs Waited 8 Months to File
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs was questioned by federal investigators last week regarding the company's stock options backdating, according several published reports.
Citing people familiar with the matter, both the San Francisco Chronicle and ...
Apple chief executive questioned by U.S. authorities
Citing people familiar with the matter, both the San Francisco Chronicle and ...
Apple chief executive questioned by U.S. authorities
According to a report from Bloomberg, Steve Jobs was questioned by the SEC last week regarding the ongoing stock options backdating investigation.
SEC Still Looking Into Jobs
SEC Still Looking Into Jobs
At its very core, Apple is all about creative genius, inspired interfaces and simplicity cased in elegant convenience. Its shocking and exhilarating move from the Mac for professional creatives to creative iPods for the masses has indeed been awe-inspiring. Now Apple is positioning to move from the street beat of portable MP3 players to the sanctity of American living rooms.
Does Apple Have a Shot at Living Room Dominance
Does Apple Have a Shot at Living Room Dominance
A recent pair of lawsuits filed by two relatively small firms target the core Apple's businesses -- including general computer technology and the emblematic iPod scroll wheel.
While the Cisco iPhone lawsuit continues to draw the greatest amount of...
Apple faces two-pronged patent lawsuit assault
While the Cisco iPhone lawsuit continues to draw the greatest amount of...
Apple faces two-pronged patent lawsuit assault
Quantum Research Group has filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming that the iPod maker is infringing on a capacitive sensing technology patent it owns. The case was filed in December 2005, but both Quantum Research and Apple have reportedly kept the case under wraps until now. The patent in question describes a way of using capacitive sensing to tell when and where a surface is being touched.
Apple Sued for Clickwheel Technology Infringement
Apple Sued for Clickwheel Technology Infringement
German and French consumer groups have joined a Nordic-led drive to force Apple to make its iTunes online store compatible with digital music players made by rival companies, a Norwegian official said Monday. Currently, songs purchased and downloaded through iTunes are designed to work with Apple's market-leading iPod players but not competitors' models.
European Consumer Groups Want Open iTunes
European Consumer Groups Want Open iTunes
Apple released its financials last week, and 2006 was a very, very good year for the company. However, its forecast suggests that 2007 may be starting out as one of Apple's worst years this decade. Vista is now within two weeks of launching. I've been using it for some weeks now, and there are some things you'll probably like.
2007: Apple's Bad Year, Vista Launch Countdown, CES Cool Stuff
2007: Apple's Bad Year, Vista Launch Countdown, CES Cool Stuff
Steve Jobs was in geek-genius mode as he strode across the dramatically lit San Francisco stage. Wearing his faded jeans and black turtleneck, Jobs gave a giant-screen tour of the iPhone, Apple's gorgeous new super-phone. He had the Macworld audience in rapture. However, while the gadgeteers cheered the latest demo of the Jobs magic, a terrible noise was happening offstage.
Apple: Beautiful Designs, Ugly Controversy
Apple: Beautiful Designs, Ugly Controversy
In addition to the new pre-release distributions of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Client and Server install this past week, Apple is reported to have seeded a new developer preview of its Xcode integrated development environment.
Unlike the client and ser...
Briefly: New version of Apple Xcode making the rounds
Unlike the client and ser...
Briefly: New version of Apple Xcode making the rounds
Apple is distributing a new pre-release versions of its next-generation server operating system software that packs significant boosts to flexibility and stability, but also carries enough problems to put off any expectations of a near-term release, ...
Apple's latest Leopard Server seed packs some punch
Apple's latest Leopard Server seed packs some punch
The Apple TV will shatter the best hopes of Comcast, Time Warner, DirecTV and Dish Network, to name a few. To be sure, they'll all still be around in five years, but they will never achieve the growth and dominance they seek. Allow me to explain. The HDTV industry in the U.S. has some serious problems, problems that are similar to the mobile phone industry.
Apple TV Will Cut Media Delivery's Gordian Knot
Apple TV Will Cut Media Delivery's Gordian Knot
It's not often that a prototype of an unreleased Apple hardware product escapes the company's kung fu grip and lands smack-dab in the lap of one of our loyal readers. But hey, that's what appears to have happened. So here's some fresh meat for friday...
SATA-based Xserve RAID prototype escapes from Apple (photos)
SATA-based Xserve RAID prototype escapes from Apple (photos)
Apple intends to hide specific sales numbers for its soon-to-be-released Apple TV, according to an Apple executive. The company, which stopped breaking out individual sales numbers for its product lines more than two years ago, will include Apple TV sales as part of its Music and Related Products and Services line in its financial reporting, effectively obscuring performance for the device.
Apple to Hide Specific Apple TV Sales Numbers
Apple to Hide Specific Apple TV Sales Numbers
When Apple introduced the new 802.11n-based AirPort Extreme Base Station during Macworld Expo 2007, it also announced that most Core 2 Duo Macs were already compatible once a software update was applied. Unless you are purchasing a new Base Station, however, the update will cost you $1.99.
Apple 802.11n Upgrade to Cost $1.99
Apple 802.11n Upgrade to Cost $1.99
A new build of Mac OS X Leopard released by Apple this week carries with it a handful visible improvements and a slightly longer laundry list of known issues, AppleInsider has learned.
Released Wednesday evening, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard build 9A34...
Apple sets free new build of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Released Wednesday evening, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard build 9A34...
Apple sets free new build of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Apple has lowered the price of entry for recent Intel Mac owners who want 802.11n access. At the same time, Steve Jobs' initially approved demolition of a classic home has been denied. And yet another device maker has suffered the wrath of Apple's le...
Briefly: 802.11n fee, Jobs' mansion woes, Apple targets British firm
Briefly: 802.11n fee, Jobs' mansion woes, Apple targets British firm