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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
When Apple's 2,700 computers ended up in a landfill to save the company: Behind the failed $10,000 dream machine
Apple's Lisa, a groundbreaking computer with a GUI, was launched in 1983 but its high price and performance issues led to its downfall. The Macintosh, a cheaper alternative, quickly overshadowed it. Facing unsold inventory, Apple controversially dumped thousands of Lisa computers in a landfill. The Lisa vs. the Macintosh: A Family Rivalry You Might Also Like: Apple's foldable iPhone could send this stock soaring — analysts say watch closely iStock Apple Macintosh Computer (left) and Apple's LISA The Final Days of Lisa Apple's LISA models (Image: Facebook/ Apple Lisa) 'A Better Business Decision' You Might Also Like: How Samsung may also emerge as the winner in Apple's first foldable iPhone launch When Apple launched the Lisa in 1983, it was a marvel of innovation. With a graphical user interface (GUI), clickable icons, twin floppy drives, and a then-powerful Motorola 68000 processor, the Lisa wasn't just a computer—it was a vision of the future. Unlike the cryptic black-and-green command-line interfaces of the time, the Lisa invited users into a visual world that felt intuitive and name—'Local Integrated Software Architecture'—may have sounded sterile, but the experience it promised was anything but. For the first time, users could interact with their computer in a way that didn't require programming knowledge. It was revolutionary—but also prohibitively $9,995 (around $30,000 today), Lisa was priced more like a luxury car than a desktop machine. And while its features dazzled on paper, the device proved slow, buggy, and too far ahead of its the Lisa's most formidable rival came from within Apple itself. After being removed from the Lisa team in 1981, Steve Jobs pivoted to a scrappy project known as the Macintosh. Initially conceived as a text-based, affordable computer, Jobs reshaped the Macintosh into a GUI-driven alternative to the Lisa—just without the hefty price 1984, Apple unveiled the Macintosh to the world with its now-iconic Super Bowl commercial. At just $2,495, the Macintosh offered a similar user experience with only a fraction of the Lisa's power—but also a fraction of its to reports cited in Tom's Hardware, while Lisa sold just 50,000 units over two years, Macintosh surpassed 70,000 units within months of its launch. The writing was on the to recoup losses, Apple released the Lisa 2 and rebranded it as the "Macintosh XL," slashing prices to $3,995. But the damage was done. The Mac had won consumer hearts, and the Lisa was quietly discontinued in the real twist came in 1989. With thousands of unsold Lisas gathering dust in warehouses, Apple made an eyebrow-raising decision: it loaded 2,700 brand-new computers onto trucks and dumped them into a landfill in Logan, spokesperson Carleen Lavasseur justified the move in a press statement at the time, quoted in Tom's Hardware: 'Right now, our fiscal year end is fast approaching and rather than carrying that product on the books, this is a better business decision.'Instead of letting them sit as financial dead weight, Apple chose to write them off—recouping up to $34 for every $100 of depreciated value. It was a business tactic, not a meltdown, but it stunned the tech world Lisa story is more than a cautionary tale of market failure. It's a reminder that being first isn't the same as being ready. Apple's dream machine was perhaps too advanced, too expensive, and too misunderstood for its era. That calculated loss helped secure the company's survival, ultimately paving the way for future triumphs, including the iPhone and MacBooks we know today.
Metro
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Clarkson's Farm fans in shock after Lisa Hogan reveals 'terrifying' plane crash
Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan has spoken about surviving a horror plane crash (Pictures: PA) Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan has revealed she survived a plane crash. The Irish model and actress, 51, became a household name a few years ago when appearing on her partner Jeremy Clarkson's programme Clarkson's Farm. The couple initially met at a party through mutual friends before getting together in 2017. Lisa has rarely spoken about her private life since first coming into the spotlight, but she was once a sculptor and shares three children with her ex-husband, Baron Steven Bentinck, a Madrid-based private art collector. However this week she shared details of a shocking accident she found herself caught up in nearly 30 years ago. In his weekend newspaper column, Jeremy began by explaining that how between them, the couple had 'walked away from three plane crashes over the years'. The Irish model and actress has been with former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson since 2017 (Picture: Dave Benett/ Getty Images for LDV Hospitality) They have appeared on Clarkson's Farm together the past few years (Picture: Amazon/ Everett/ Rex/ Shutterstock) 'Both mine involved landing gear and were fairly minor but hers was a proper shunt,' he wrote. 'She was the only passenger in a Learjet that careered off the end of the runway at Northolt and onto the A40, where it was hit so hard by a van that it split in two. 'It's amazing no-one was killed, and if you google the images you'll see what I mean.' Sharing the article on Instagram, Lisa then shared an image of the crash and a brief description of what happened. 'Amazingly the pilots, van drivers and I survived. I took another flight the same day. And landed safely,' she wrote. Photos of Lisa's near-death experience in 1996 show the close call, with debris strewn across the road. He wrote about their near-death experiences recently (Picture: Lisa Hogan/ Instagram) Lisa was just 25 when she was involved in the crash near London (Picture: Lisa Hogan/ Instagram) Posting on Reddit, one fan wrote of the crash: 'That sounds terrifying, enough to put anyone off flying.' A then 25-year-old Lisa had been travelling from Palma in Spain to London for a film role in the John Cleese film Fierce Creatures, the sequel to A Fish Called Wanda. At the time she was taken to Hillingdon Hospital and treated for shock and cuts and bruises, including an injury to her leg. She left the hospital later in the afternoon and was 'basically OK', according to a film company spokeswoman. The Irish Times reported that both the pilot and copilot, who suffered severe cuts, were also taken to hospital, while the van driver escaped with cuts and bruises after being cut free from the wreckage. It was eventually found the pilots had struggled to understand the English air traffic control instructions (Picture: Tim Ockenden/ PA) Speaking to the publication David Early, the pilot of a hospital helicopter from nearby Beckenham Hospital, spoke about being one of the first on the scene. 'How on earth a plane that size didn't cause more damage I don't know. If it had landed six feet either way then the passenger in the plane would have been killed or even the pilots,' he said. 'It was a mess when I arrived and I think that everyone involved was extremely lucky.' Last year Lisa recalled details of the crash to the Irish Independent, saying that after the plane took off 'everything was fine for a while'. A decision to sit where she wanted – rather than moving seats as advised by the captain – also saved her life. 'I insisted on sitting where I was, which was just as well because that was the area where the van came through when we crashed and I would have been killed instantly,' she said. Lisa spoke last year about how where she chose to sit saved her life (Picture: David M. Benett/ Getty Images for Perrier-Jouet) After the crash she quickly booked another flight and returned to Majorca just a few hours later. She later told the Air Accidents Investigation Branch that the two Spanish pilots did not appear to know where RAF Northolt's airfield was and began fighting over the controls. 'We were going round and round for ages and then they started arguing. The co-pilot tried to do something, but the pilot smashed his hands off the controls and then we crashed,' she said. Lisa also said she felt their approach was too steep and that the plane was travelling too fast. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Jeremy Clarkson is launching 'ruthless' Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ITV spin-off series Arrow MORE: Jeremy Clarkson ruffles feathers as he brazenly reveals advert that was 'banned' Arrow MORE: Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper helps prevent 'serious accident' after dangerous road spill
Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
East Kilbride business wins NHS Scotland contract for 'life-changing' stoma care product
The discrete and easy-to-use stoma bag accompaniment is designed to contain leakage and reduce worry and discomfort. A vital NHS Scotland contract has been secured by a Lanarkshire business for its 'life-changing' stoma bag product. Confidence Plus was founded in East Kilbride in 2019 by Anne Inch and Lisa Crombie, who created ConfiPlus Stoma Pockets, with support from Business Gateway. The discrete and easy-to-use stoma bag accompaniment is designed to contain leakage and reduce worry and discomfort. Suitable for use with most stoma bags, the product helps minimise both the physical and mental impact of stoma care. By improving comfort, security and dignity, ConfiPlus Stoma Pockets empower users to regain their independence and enjoy greater freedom in everyday life. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The product was created by ostomate (a person who has undergone ostomy surgery), Anne Inch, for her late husband Iain, who had an Ileostomy (the surgical procedure that creates a stoma) and suffered from constant leakage during frequent stays in the hospital. Anne wanted to find a new way to contain leakage and reduce the impact of the stoma. The first version was made on her sewing machine and she then went on to make more for other patients in her husband's ward after being encouraged by the nurses who saw the impact it had on Iain. The product first went on sale in the UK in December 2020 and are now made by a medical device manufacturer in Britain, and the team has had support from the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre working in partnership Heriot Watt University and the University of Dundee. At an early stage in 2019, Anne contacted her former colleague Lisa to ask about getting involved when she started Confidence Plus and Lisa was happy to support. They've been working together to build the business since then. With just 48 hours to prepare a high-stakes NHS Scotland tender for Stoma Supplies, Lisa turned to Business Gateway for urgent support. Adviser Debbie Dawkins provided intensive one-to-one guidance and quickly introduced the team to a procurement expert. A two-hour procurement session with consultant Judith Stewart helped improve the bid and ensure it met the robust NHS procurement standards. Lisa Crombie, co-founder of Confidence Plus Ltd, said: 'When I say I couldn't have done this without Debbie's help, I mean it. She went above and beyond, and we're so grateful for her support and the introductions she made to Judith and Zoe. "After speaking with Judith, I realised how far off the mark we were. Without her guidance, our tender simply wouldn't have met NHS Scotland's requirements. This success has been game-changing, not just for the business, but for the people we aim to support through ConfiPlus.' To comply with strict sustainability requirements, Anne and Lisa also accessed three days of Net Zero consultancy support through Business Gateway and developed a Carbon Management Plan, Environmental Policy and Carbon Management Policy demonstrating Confidence Plus's commitment to sustainability and responsible innovation. ConfiPlus won the NHS Scotland contract, bringing the product one step closer to helping thousands of stoma users across the UK. With continued support from Business Gateway and other partners, Confidence Plus is now exploring further opportunities to scale and bring its life-changing products to more stoma users across the UK and beyond. The pair have recently launched the business in the US to help stoma patients there too. Debbie Dawkins, Business Gateway adviser, said: 'Anne and Lisa's determination to get ConfiPlus into the hands of the people who need it most is incredibly inspiring. It's been a pleasure to support her through this critical process. Winning the NHS Scotland contract is a huge milestone, and I'm excited to see how the business continues to grow.'
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend shares shocking picture of plane crash after miracle escape
Jeremy Clarkson's partner, Lisa Hogan, was travelling to London from Spain in the 90s when she had a near-death experience on a plane Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend, Lisa Hogan, 'amazingly' survived a plane crash and took to social media to share a terrifying picture of the wreckage from 1996. The 51-year-old model had the horrifying experience 29 years ago when the plane came off the runway at RAF Northolt in London and hit a van on the A40. At the time, she was heading into London for a film role when the accident happened. This week, she took to her social media page to share a picture from the wreckage as she recalled the shocking moment that saw no casualties. The picture showed the Spanish Learjet 25 plane split in half after colliding into the van. She was living in Palma, Spain and working on the comedy Fierce Creatures from Monty Python and Fawlty Towers actor John Cleese. "Amazingly, the pilots, van drivers, and I survived. I took another flight the same day. And landed safely," she captioned the post on Instagram. It comes after former Top Gear star Jeremy discussed the couple's record on airplanes. The duo 'walked away from three crashes over the years'. He said to the Sunday Times: "Whenever Lisa and I board an aeroplane, we are usually pretty confident that it will land safely because between us, we've walked away from three crashes over the years. "Both mine involved broken landing gear and were fairly minor, but hers was a proper shunt. She was the only passenger in a Learjet that careered off the end of the runway at Northolt and on to the A40, where it was hit so hard by a van that it split in two. "It's amazing no one was killed, and if you Google the images, you'll see what I mean." He went on to say that the 'law of averages' suggests they wouldn't be involved in any more crashes. Lisa previously told the Irish Independent she thought "everything was fine for a while" when the plane took off from Palma. Lisa said the captain tried to get her to change seats, but she refused to do so. "I insisted on sitting where I was, which was just as well because that was the area where the van came through when we crashed and I would have been killed instantly,' she told the publication, with her refusal to move seats possibly saving her life. A few hours later, she booked another flight and returned to Spain.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKPINK Lisa shows off her Rs 2.5 crore Supercar; proves she is living her best life
BLACKPINK's Lisa dropped some serious fire on her Instagram with a series of photos that prove she is living her best life. The Thai-born K-pop sensation posted multiple shots with the caption "Keep scrolling" - and honestly, we couldn't stop even if we wanted to! The photos show Lisa rocking a casual crop top and jeans combo while posing effortlessly next to what appears to be a multi-crore sports car. For context, we're talking about a vehicle worth approximately ₹2.5-3 crores. Living That Superstar Dream What makes these photos even more relatable (in the most unrelatable way possible) is how Lisa captured those everyday moments - sitting in her luxury ride, casually filling up gas, and just chilling like it's no big deal. BLACKPINK's Unstoppable Journey Continues Meanwhile, Lisa's group BLACKPINK is currently killing it with their world tour "DEADLINE," covering 16 cities across 31 shows. They also dropped their latest track "뛰어" (Jump) on July 11th, which has been making waves in the music scene. It's fascinating how K-pop stars like Lisa have managed to build such massive wealth at such a young age - something that resonates deeply with Indian youth who dream of making it big in entertainment, tech, or business. A Reflection on Success and Dreams Lisa's latest Instagram post isn't just about showing off wealth - it's about celebrating the journey from a trainee to becoming one of the world's biggest pop stars. The casual confidence in her photos speaks to a generation that believes in working hard, dreaming big, and not being ashamed of success when it comes. Whether you're a K-pop fan or not, there's something universally inspiring about seeing someone live their dreams.
