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Steve Wozniak Warns Against Internet Scams
technology6 months ago

Steve Wozniak Warns Against Internet Scams

Steve Wozniak discusses the impact of the internet on society, highlighting how it has enabled scams like Bitcoin fraud using his image on YouTube. He has sued YouTube for not removing fraudulent videos, criticizing Section 230 for shielding platforms from liability. Wozniak emphasizes the need for better online scam prevention and reflects on the internet's original goal of democratizing information, which he believes has been exploited for profit.

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Grateful for Serbian Citizenship, Excited to Promote New Home
technology2 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Grateful for Serbian Citizenship, Excited to Promote New Home

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is becoming a citizen of Serbia and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to promote his new home. Wozniak, also known as "Woz," co-founded Apple in 1976 and played a significant role in designing the company's early computers. While he left his day-to-day role at Apple in 1985, he remains a ceremonial employee and receives a stipend. Wozniak recently suffered a minor stroke while in Mexico City but has since been released from the hospital and is returning to the US.

Steve Wozniak Recovers from Stroke in Mexico City Hospital
technology2 years ago

Steve Wozniak Recovers from Stroke in Mexico City Hospital

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been released from a hospital in Mexico City after suffering a minor stroke while attending the World Business Forum. Wozniak, known as "Woz," was scheduled to be the closing speaker but experienced dizziness and passed out before his speech. He was rushed to the hospital, where an MRI confirmed a small stroke. Wozniak has since been released and is returning to the United States in stable condition.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Recovering Well After Minor Stroke
technology2 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Recovering Well After Minor Stroke

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak suffered a minor stroke after experiencing a dizzy spell while in Mexico City for a conference. He was released from the hospital and is now back home in California, feeling good. Wozniak will have to cancel upcoming speaking engagements due to the health scare. Known for his role in building the first Apple computer, Wozniak has remained closely connected to the company and has a large fan base among tech enthusiasts.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized for Stroke in Mexico City
health2 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized for Stroke in Mexico City

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was hospitalized in Mexico City after experiencing a minor stroke. Wozniak, who was scheduled to speak at a business conference, felt vertigo and dizziness while at his computer. After a brief hospital stay, he plans to fly back home. Wozniak left Apple in 1985 but has remained a supporter of the company and a technology evangelist.

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized for Possible Stroke: Report
technology2 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized for Possible Stroke: Report

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was reportedly hospitalized in Mexico City due to a possible stroke, although sources suggest it may have been a less serious case of vertigo. Wozniak was scheduled to speak at a business conference but reportedly felt strange after finishing his speech. The 73-year-old tech entrepreneur, known for co-founding Apple with Steve Jobs, was taken to the hospital at the insistence of his wife.

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Hospitalized in Mexico City with Possible Stroke
health2 years ago

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Hospitalized in Mexico City with Possible Stroke

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was reportedly hospitalized in Mexico City due to a possible stroke, although sources suggest it may have been a less serious case of vertigo. Wozniak was scheduled to speak at a World Business Forum event but reportedly felt strange after finishing his speech. The reports have not been confirmed, and event organizers have not commented on the situation. Wozniak, along with Steve Jobs, founded Apple in 1976, revolutionizing personal computing and creating a range of consumer electronics.

"Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized in Mexico City with Vertigo"
health2 years ago

"Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak Hospitalized in Mexico City with Vertigo"

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized in Mexico City after experiencing vertigo following a speech at the World Business Forum. Doctors are currently performing tests, and members of Wozniak's team are flying in from the U.S. to assess the situation and potentially arrange for further treatment in the U.S. The cause of the medical emergency is unknown at this time.

Rare Apple Check Signed by Jobs and Woz Up for Auction
technology2 years ago

Rare Apple Check Signed by Jobs and Woz Up for Auction

Rare Apple items, including Apple's second check ever written signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, a working Apple-1 computer, and a sealed original iPhone, are up for auction. The check, dated March 19, 1976, pre-dates the official founding of Apple Computer, Inc. and likely represents payment for boards affiliated with the first Apple-1 Computers. The auction also includes other rare items such as a handwritten ad by Steve Jobs and a signed contract for Microsoft Word. Bidding is open until August 24.

The Revolutionary Impact of a Modest Telescope
technology2 years ago

The Revolutionary Impact of a Modest Telescope

The Tektronix 465 oscilloscope, used by Al Alcorn in the genesis of the original Pong and later lent to Steve Wozniak for his work on the Apple II, is now up for sale for $135,000. This instrument, manufactured from 1972 to the early 1980s, holds historical importance as it played a role in two seminal moments in technology. While it may be beyond the reach of most, it is hoped that the oscilloscope will find its way into a museum to preserve the story of these developments and that Alcorn will profit from its sale.

technology2 years ago

Steve Wozniak Warns of AI Dangers and Calls for Regulation.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk for failing to deliver on the promise of self-driving cars and warned that Tesla's AI technology could be deadly. Wozniak praised Musk's efforts to promote electric vehicles but expressed disappointment that Musk has yet to fulfill his promise to introduce self-driving cars. He also called for regulations to ensure that companies prioritize ethical considerations and safety when developing powerful technologies like AI.