The belief that companies, especially technology companies, know what the customer wants before the customer does. This was pioneered by Steve Jobs when he was CEO of Apple. His famous quote was, “Some people say, Give the customers what they want." But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they're going to want before they do. I think Henry Ford once said, "If I'd asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me, 'A faster horse!'" People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things that are not yet on the page.“
This law was used to launch products that consumers had never thought of such as iTunes and iPhone and they worked spectacularly because consumers actually enjoyed the products and it simplified their media and daily life for a time.
Today, Steve Jobs Law is a smokescreen by big tech to ram new products and services down our throats without any input by customers and they expect us to immediately adapt the new products/upgrades/services without complaint, use it in our daily lives, and expect us to pay for the privilege. The Steve Jobs Law has now morphed into a totalitarian force within technology where forced adaptation is not only expected, it should be celebrated, and any attempt at customization by consumers that was celebrated previously must be stamped out immediately.
This law was used to launch products that consumers had never thought of such as iTunes and iPhone and they worked spectacularly because consumers actually enjoyed the products and it simplified their media and daily life for a time.
Today, Steve Jobs Law is a smokescreen by big tech to ram new products and services down our throats without any input by customers and they expect us to immediately adapt the new products/upgrades/services without complaint, use it in our daily lives, and expect us to pay for the privilege. The Steve Jobs Law has now morphed into a totalitarian force within technology where forced adaptation is not only expected, it should be celebrated, and any attempt at customization by consumers that was celebrated previously must be stamped out immediately.
Did I ever ask for this A.I. upgrade on my Microsoft Office? I don’t need this on my spreadsheet or my PowerPoint! I know how to build it to my specifications. But due to the Steve Jobs Law, I, the customer, don’t know anything about technology and how I can use it to my benefit. I am told what is good for me, I am expected to upgrade to it, and I am expected to pay for it!
by Lumburgh Survivor July 5, 2025
Get the Steve Jobs Lawmug. by Pigsinmud June 27, 2024
Get the job flirtingmug. Jobbing out is a phrase or term used to describe when someone is doing poorly on a task or activity. It originated from wrestling shows but is usable outside of a wrestling scenario.
by WolfyProductions May 5, 2022
Get the Jobbing outmug. Term for a sexual act where one partner performs oral sex while having a Zyn (a type of nicotine pouch) in their mouth, introducing a tingling sensation and a unique flavor to the experience.
"After trying a Zyn Job for the first time, they agreed it added a surprisingly zesty twist to their usual routine."
by Hottt Toddie April 17, 2024
Get the Zyn Jobmug. Verb-to receive oral sex from a water jet in a pool/Jacuzzi etc.
Commonly refered to as "JJ" relative to the term "BJ"
Commonly refered to as "JJ" relative to the term "BJ"
by Aquaphile June 14, 2017
Get the Jet Jobmug. A mill-job is the act of sticking one’s genitalia into a fan, blender, grinder, or any other spinning mechanism either out of lust, curiosity, stupidity, or a lost bet.
“Yeah Jim bet me 20 dollars I wouldn’t stick my dick in a fan. Im 20 bucks richer but explaining what a mill-job is to the paramedics wasn’t fun.”
by TardoTheAssClown December 5, 2023
Get the Mill-jobmug. A rim job is when someone is playing a game such as beer pong and the ball circles around the rim of the cup and flings out, teasing the player into thinking they would get a win, though they do not.
This definition also applies to similar games such as basketball or mini golf, where there is a ball meant to go into a circular hole.
This definition also applies to similar games such as basketball or mini golf, where there is a ball meant to go into a circular hole.
Kyle almost won beer pong, but he just gave the cup a rim job, damn.
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Out on the field, I was giving rim jobs all night, so I did not win.
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Out on the field, I was giving rim jobs all night, so I did not win.
by Balrogorlab April 29, 2024
Get the Rim Jobmug.