Apple's Mac turns 40. How the computer changed the tech game

The Apple Macintosh turns 40 this week, what you need to know about AI and what's in the latest iOS release. Here's the week's latest tech news.

Advertisement Read in browser Talking Tech Thu Jan 25 2024 The Apple Macintosh was introduced 40 years ago this week, what you need to know about AI and what's in the latest iOS release. Here's the week's latest tech news: Happy birthday, Macintosh! Apple's Macintosh turned 40 this week. The computer was introduced with a dystopian Super Bowl commercial Jan. 24, 1984, and offered an easy-to-learn graphical user interface. We look at how the computer changed the tech game and also how the machine and its specs compares with today's tech , with graphics. Try these AI tools. Wanting to get started with AI, but not sure where to start? Think of artificial intelligence as a "digital Swiss Army Knife," tech columnist Kim Komando says. Komando shares tools and tips to make you less overwhelmed and use AI to make digital tasks easier. New update available. Apple released iOS 17.3 on Monday. The update adds security and Apple Music features that have been in beta testing since December. The key feature added Monday is "stolen device protection" which provides a layer of security for accounts linked to a device. For more on stolen device protection and other new features, such as collaborative playlists, here's what to know about iOS 17.3. Read on for more of the tech news this week. Apple's Mac is 40 years old. Here's how it changed the tech game. Apple debuted its Mac PC 40 years ago this month, changing consumer tech forever. The industry could learn lessons from that initial launch. READ MORE Advertisement How to use Artificial Intelligence to better your life Artificial intelligence, or AI, can sound overwhelming if you've never tried it. However, it can be a game changer for just about anyone. READ MORE Apple releases iOS 17.3: What's new, including theft protection Apple released iOS 17.3 on Monday, making it the third update to the software since its debut. Here's what to know about what's new. READ MORE Spotify's Daylists: Playlists that taps into your different personas Spotify launched new feature Daylists back in September. Now, folks are sharing them on social media. Here's how to find your Spotify Daylist. READ MORE Google wants users to know incognito mode isn't so private: Reports Google Chrome has reportedly updated the message users see when on "incognito mode" following a $5 billion privacy lawsuit settlement. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback