What was the name of the computer Steve Jobs launched after founding NeXT?

Steve Jobs launched the NeXT Computer after founding NeXT.

Jobs founded NeXT in 1985 after leaving Apple. The company initially aimed to create advanced computers for higher education and scientific research. Its first workstation, introduced in 1988, was commonly known as the NeXT Computer and was housed in a distinctive black magnesium cube.

The machine included advanced features for its era, such as a high-resolution display, digital signal processing, and an optical storage drive. Its price—around $6,500—limited its mass-market success, but universities and researchers valued its capabilities.

NeXT’s software became more important than its hardware. The NeXTSTEP operating system provided the foundation for Apple’s later Mac OS X, and Apple acquired NeXT in 1996. That acquisition brought Jobs back to Apple and supplied key technology for the company’s modern operating systems.