The Tech Sky Is Falling! Jobs Quits as Apple CEO

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HP's announcement that it's leaving the consumer electronics market and pulling the plug on its WebOS tablet rocked the tech world last week--and its weekend $99 TouchPad fire sale set the Internet abuzz with tips on finding a cheap TouchPad and complaints about shady vendor practices. But that is so Wednesday morning. You've probably heard that Steve Jobs announced his resignation Wednesday afternoon. Yes, Jobs is stepping down as Apple CEO, and initial reports had the tech sky falling. We're not so hysterical here at PCWorld. For a level-headed analysis, read "The Last Time Apple Was Without Jobs"--and keep reading for TouchPad news and tips if you're still interested. --Kim Saccio-Kent, Newsletter Editor Top Stories The Last Time Apple Was Without Jobs Investors and Apple fans hope that Jobs's departure as CEO won't prompt the kind of slump that happened the last time he left. Top 10 Free Apps for Your $99 HP TouchPad Tablet Found one of the elusive TouchPad tablets? 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