Internet giant Google bought the popular video-sharing website YouTube during October of 2006. Google purchases YouTube for US$1.65 billion in stock. The judge ruled Apple Computers had not infringed on the Apple Corps trademark and in 2007 the computer company bought out all of the Apple trademarks in a settlement. Trademark lawsuits began between the two starting in 1978 over the use of the name “Apple,” the apple-shaped logo, and Apple Computers foray into the music business with the creation of iTunes and the iPod.ĥ. Apple Computers was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.Ĥ. Apple Corps was created in 1968 by the members of the Beatles as a multimedia and record company.ģ. A British court rules in favor of the Apple Computer Company during May, concluding nearly 30 years of trademark disputes between the computer giant and Apple Corps.Ģ. United Kingdom - Apple Computer Lawsuitġ. It was praised for its innovative and futuristic design which incorporated more physical activity into game play with the use of a motion-tracking controller. The Wii attracted a wide array of users and appealed to more casual gamers. Despite not having HD graphics, the Wii was incredibly popular when it was released and over time it outperformed its direct competition, the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The console was originally priced at $249.99 and was the smallest and most lightweight of Nintendo’s home consoles at the time of its release. Nintendo releases the Wii gaming console in the United States during November. What Happened in 2006 Significant News Events, Popular Culture, History Prices Nintendo Releases Wii Gaming Console