Which historic brand merger in 1998 brought together a computer hardware giant with a legendary digital design firm, fundamentally changing consumer product design philosophy?

Throughout history, iconic companies have merged to create even more powerful entities, reshaping entire industries and consumer experiences. These historic brand mergers have altered the retail landscape, creating some of the most influential corporations we know today. This trivia question challenges your knowledge of a significant merger that transformed the retail technology sector and set the stage for the digital revolution in consumer products.

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Apple's acquisition of NeXT, bringing Steve Jobs back to the company he co-founded
Microsoft's purchase of Hotmail, establishing its dominance in web-based email services
IBM's acquisition of Lotus Development, expanding its software portfolio
HP's merger with Compaq, creating the world's largest personal computer manufacturer