David Pogue on Apple at 50: From a Garage Startup to a Cultural Force

David Pogue, author of the bestselling book Apple: The First 50 Years, explores Apple’s history through its four defining eras, highlighting pivotal moments along the way. He recounts dramatic milestones such as the company’s founding in a garage by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Jobs’ return to Apple in 1997, and the evolution of landmark products including the Apple I, Apple II, Apple III, Lisa, Macintosh, PowerBook, Newton, and iPhone. Pogue also examines Apple’s cultural impact and its influence on how people relate to technology, and the core values that have guided the company over five decades.

[Recorded February 23, 2026]

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