Tag: Bill Gates
News The Rock Looks Back On Unveiling The Original Xbox 22 Years Ago
"What a journey for Xbox"
Can you believe it's been 22 years since we first locked eyes on the Original Xbox? Yep, back at CES 2001, Microsoft unveiled this beast of a machine courtesy of Bill Gates and The Rock. More than two decades later, the famous actor has been reminiscing about the console's grand reveal. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been...
News Xbox Creator Shares NSFW Quote That Nearly Got Him Fired From Microsoft
Bill Gates was "VERY upset"
If you weren't aware, Seamus Blackley was a key part of the original Xbox team, even going on to be coined the "father of the Xbox". He's one of the major reasons why Xbox got off the ground, so he's kind of a big deal around here! However, he didn't get everything right. Earlier today, he highlighted an NSFW quote of...
News 20 Years Ago Today, The Rock & Bill Gates Unveiled The Original Xbox
And the rest was history
There have been a lot of console reveals over the years, but The Rock and Bill Gates teaming up to introduce the original Xbox back on January 6th, 2001 has to go down as one of the most famous examples. Taking place exactly twenty years ago today, the conference was part of CES 2001, and saw Dwayne Johnson and Bill Gates...
News Bill Gates Has Stepped Down From The Board At Microsoft
End of an era
It's been twelve years since Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates stepped away from his full-time post at Microsoft, and six years since he resigned as Microsoft's board chair. Now, he's announced he's stepping down from the board entirely. Speaking via a post on LinkedIn, Mr. Gates explained the reasons behind his decision. I have made...
