DARK SECRETS: 10 | Vintage Vibes

Airbnb CEO says Steve Jobs taught him that obsessing over details isn’t about control—it’s about helping people think bigger and move faster. But Gen Z doesn’t agree

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says Steve Jobs proved being a micromanager is good for workers—in reality, it could actually be holding Gen Z’s careers back.

Fortune · Jan 23

President George W. Bush used to call Bill Clinton for advice—and his message was consistently to get out of your own way

After succeeding Bill Clinton, George W. Bush still picked up the phone for advice—a reminder, echoed by Steve Jobs’ career, that leadership isn’t a solo sport.

Fortune · Jan 23

Commuter core: How work took over our wardrobes and turned us all beige

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As Sophie Turner takes to the small screen in new office drama ‘Steal’, Lydia Spencer-Elliott investigates how bland workwear has gained a vice-like grip on our day-to-day dress sense – and whether it’s possible to escape

The Independent UK · Jan 21

‘There’s one more thing’: All the best secret reveals from Apple’s past events

Apple’s “one more thing” phrase means a secret product is coming. Here are the best examples.

TechRadar · Jan 11

Apple-1 ‘Prototype Board #0’ system is expected to fetch $500,000+ at a 50th Anniversary auction — and the firm’s first ever check is valued at the same amount

An auction featuring 191 lots of historic Apple Computer artifacts, some with estimates of $500,000+, has begun.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 9

Jensen Huang sports black leather jackets worth thousands of dollars—'It’s the revenge of the nerds'

The Nvidia CEO has had his signature black leather jacket look for at least the past 20 years.

Fortune · Jan 8

Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple’s first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23

Steve Jobs sold his car to raise enough money to build Apple’s first computer. Just one year later, the tech titan reeled in nearly $3 million thanks to that early sacrifice.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2025

How Salient, an AI loan processing startup valued at $500 million, grew ARR to $25 million in two years

Salient cofounder Ari Malik built AI to automate loan servicing, turning collections calls into a high-growth business now valued around $500 million.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2025

Stop obsessing about the MacBook Air. It’s Acer who is dominating portability

The beautiful Acer Swift is the new king of thin and light.

Creative Bloq · Dec 16, 2025

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976—today it’d be worth up to $400 billion

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are often known as the brains behind the $3 trillion tech giant, Apple, but the company’s original third cofounder sold out early for just $800.

Fortune · Dec 12, 2025