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Why Steve Jobs and IBM\'s alliance of the century fell apart at the last minute

The collapse of a planned alliance between IBM and NeXT, founded by Steve Jobs after he was forced out of Apple in 1985, is widely known. The deal would have had IBM license NeXTSTEP for its PCs and engineering workstations. Author Brent Schlender wrote that Jobs’ inflexibility helped unravel the talks. A book recounts IBM’s preparations and a planned $30 million payment. The agreement fell apart after Jobs failed to show up for a Dallas presentation.

Telecommunications & Media

LG U+ to join Frieze Seoul as official partner, expand everyday art experiences

LG U+ will participate as an official partner of Frieze Seoul 2026, presenting a media art exhibition and a lounge for U+ customers. The company said it will operate a VIP lounge at the event through Sept. 5 at COEX in Seoul and partner the new Material Practice section. It will also reveal a new direction for its U+ culture space reopening on Sept. 16, including AI-based services such as an AI docent.

Telecommunications & Media

Disney allies with TikTok to bring fan-made short videos to Disney+

Disney is working with TikTok to bring Disney-related fan content into the Disney+ app. The companies plan to start a pilot program in the United States in the coming months and then expand to other markets. Under the partnership, TikTok fan videos themed on Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars will appear in Disney+’s short-form feed, “Vurts.” Disney also launched a creator ambassador program for TikTok creators.