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Google Acquired Motorola Mobility for $12 Billion

Google Acquired Motorola Mobility for $12 Billion
2012

Google completed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility on May 16, 2012, for $12.5 billion. This acquisition aimed to bolster Google's patent portfolio in the mobile space, showcasing the growing importance of intellectual property in tech industry competition.

Steve Jobs Unveiled the Apple iMac

Steve Jobs Unveiled the Apple iMac
1998

On May 16, 1998, Apple Inc. unveiled the first iMac, a significant product launch that played a crucial role in Apple's turnaround in the late 1990s. The iMac, known for its unique design and integration of the monitor and computer in one unit, was instrumental in reestablishing Apple's reputation for innovation.

SpaceX’s Demo-2 Mission Was Planned and Subsequently Delayed

SpaceX’s Demo-2 Mission Was Planned and Subsequently Delayed
2020

While originally scheduled for May 16, 2020, SpaceX's Demo-2 mission, which was the first crewed flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, was delayed due to weather conditions and eventually launched on May 30, 2020. This mission marked the first time NASA astronauts were launched from U.S. soil since the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011.

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