Macintosh 128K, Apple’s first Mac, turns 40 years old. This “all-in-one” computer was the pioneer in offering a graphical user interface with windows, icons and mouse, which facilitated use and personal creativity.

It sold for $2,500 since January 24, 1984, after a shocking advertising campaign.

Prior to the Macintosh 128K, Apple had released other computers, such as the Apple I, Apple II, and Apple III, between 1976 and 1980, but none had the success or influence of the Mac. Neither did the Apple Lisa, another more expensive and business-oriented all-in-one, which came out in 1983.

The Macintosh 128K had a Motorola 68000 CPU, 128 KB of RAM, a 512 x 342 pixel display and the Mac OS 1.0 operating system. It was the forerunner of a line of products that Apple continues to maintain to this day.

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Most users already know some of the main advantages of 5G, ranging from low latency to the ability to send much more data, including the increase in devices connected to the same network or improvements linked to ‘edge computing’. ‘ or ‘network slicing’ (network segmentation), among other advances. However, it is still not very clear how all this can affect people’s day-to-day lives.

Pilot projects based on 5G

Although some of these things still seem like something out of a science fiction movie, Telefónica is already working on numerous pilot projects in which the combination of fiber and 5G make it possible to show the real possibilities of this technology and strengthen developments around it.

This is how the company’s experts explain it, which has already worked with drones to develop parcel delivery in collaboration with Correos. Or in the field of health, it has launched projects such as Ocuexplorer, which facilitates both access and prior telediagnosis, which is very important for the prevention and control of eye diseases.

Likewise, the operator has launched a program so that through virtual reality and 5G networks, a remote expert can assist from a distance in surgical operations, something that has already been used with the Quirónsalud hospital in Malaga.

In the Tourism sector, Segovia was the scene of a use case in which Augmented Reality and 5G technology was used to enrich tourist visits by downloading historical content in real time that helps visitors immerse themselves in different eras. In the same way, Telefónica has developed a real-time simultaneous translation service based on 5G.

With regard to the connected car, 5G has been used to reinforce driving safety by providing connectivity both to the vehicle and to elements of the city (traffic lights, zebra crossings or tunnels, among others). These projects have been tested in various towns, such as Segovia, Barcelona or Lugo.

Telefónica has also undertaken projects with 5G in the field of broadcasting events. The Martín Carpena (in Málaga) was the venue chosen in the Copa del Rey to carry out a 360º live transmission pilot through 5G, which is a new immersive way of watching shows in real time through virtual reality without being physically in the venue where the event is held.

Finally, another field in which 5G is called to open up new possibilities is that of teaching. An example in this sense is the virtual classroom developed by Telefónica with IE University to follow the classes remotely with VR glasses and to be able to go through the scenarios that are explained virtually.

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The latest version of Google’s operating system, Android 13, began deployment on Pixel terminals after completing the beta phase, with an eye toward its arrival on other brands’ smartphones later.

Android 13 maintains the Material You design language introduced with its predecessor, Android 12, which allows you to customize interface elements such as apps, including non-Google apps, to match the color theme of your wallpaper.

Users can set a language for each application individually, which can be different from the one they have assigned for the system, and customize Bedtime mode with a dark theme and wallpaper dimming.

This version of Android also protects information copied to the clipboard from unwanted access, and extends control over app notifications. And in audio, it introduces spatial audio for wireless headphones and the Bluetooth Low Energy Audio standard, which improves synchronization with the sound source.

Other features focus on improving multitasking and workflow synchronization with other devices such as Chromebooks, as stated by the company on its official blog.

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European countries and legislators in Parliament have agreed to adopt a universal charger for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices starting in the fall of 2024.

The standard establishes that all devices will have a USB-C port with the purpose of “limiting the toxic waste of thousands and thousands of cables of various formats, and defending the right of consumers, forced for now, to accumulate various chargers.“

Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Industry, stressed that the agreement was reached after nine months of negotiations, which in his opinion means “that we can move quickly when there is a political disposition.” He also indicated that the general interest of the European Union has prevailed.

The legal agreement must be formally ratified by the European Parliament, as well as by the 27 states of the block, before it can enter into force.

Sustainable products for the EU

In an official statement, the European Parliament explained that these legal regulations are part of a broad effort being made by the eurozone to obtain more “sustainable” products, reduce electronic waste and make life easier for consumers.

With the use of the universal charger, users will not need different cables to charge their new devices since they can use the same charger for all “small and medium portable electronic equipment.”

The Parliament also highlighted that the charging speed will be “harmonized for devices that support fast charging, allowing users to charge their devices at the same speed with any compatible charger”.

For his part, MEP Andrey Kovatchev indicated that the regulations will make life easier for consumers in the eurozone and improve the environment. “It’s time to put an end to the bundles of cables that we all have in our drawers, and reduce about 11,000 tons of electronic waste per year,” he affirmed.

The figures that the EU manages indicate that they “spend a total of about 2,400 million euros (about 2,800 million dollars) annually on cables and adapters to charge their mobile devices.”

Defeat for Apple

When the project was presented, the technological giant Apple presented its disagreement, saying that it was “hugely disproportionate to any problem that could be perceived”, in addition to limiting the “options of European consumers by removing older and cheaper models from the market”. The company defends its lightning connection and charging technology.

For 2009, the European Commission promoted agreements with technology companies to voluntarily adopt the reduction of cables. however, it failed to convince Apple. The company considers that the “adoption of a single charger is a brake on innovation.”

With the approval of the norm, MEP Alex Agius Saliba assured that the law must be applied equally to all, therefore “If Apple (…) or any other wants to market its products, abd sell them in our internal market, it will have to follow the rules and their device must have a USB-C port,” he said.

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The Apple company will continue betting on music through the integration of its streaming service in its mobile devices, although the company announced that it will stop manufacturing its iPod player models.

In a statement, the company explained that the development and demand for Apple Music streaming music services and devices such as iPhone or Apple Watch displaced the device in the market.

As you may recall, for many years the iPod was one of the main products in the Cupertino company’s inventory. However, they pointed out that the iPod touch model can be purchased until the market runs out of stock.

In October 2021, the first iPod was launched on the market, and it was the first MP3 player with a capacity for a thousand songs and an autonomy of ten hours. Today, Apple Music allows access to more than 90 million songs and more than 30,000 playlists.

At the time, the iPod revolutionized the music industry and impacted millions of people. According to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, this device has redefined the way music is discovered, listened to, and shared.

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The world’s leading TV manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has revealed the content of its upcoming Media Forum 2022 sessions, highlighting the technology, resources and innovation behind the new line of Neo QLED 8K products. It is focused on driving “continuous connectivity across multiple devices, with TVs and displays as the central hub for the connected lifestyle.

The Media Forum sessions, which will be held until May 16, will serve as a unique platform to offer detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products.

Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, Simon Sung, said, “The Media Forum provides an invaluable, first-hand look at new products, providing a deep dive into the technology and innovations that make this lineup stand out. year is unique”.

New technologies for 2022

The participants of the Media Forum will have the opportunity to learn more about the company’s products and areas, highlighting:

• Neo QLED 8K 2022 with expanded neural networks, 14-bit contrast mapping and AI-inspired intelligent upscaling, which produces better color quality on screens and more accurate picture quality.
• Better gaming experiences with the new screens and televisions, users will live better gaming experiences. The new Gaming Hub is a game streaming discovery platform that unites hardware and software to deliver a seamless gaming experience. It features HDMI 2.1 compatible ports, Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro 4K 144Hz gaming, Super Ultrawide GameView and Game Bar.
• Lifestyle Wallet packed with technology and smart features to enhance user experiences. features and applications, such as EyeComfort mode and Smart Calibration, were created to offer comfortable and accurate viewing experiences suitable for users’ lifestyles and daily needs.
• Sound devices and functions, updated to the latest versions of hardware and software, which provides “a perfect synchronization between the TV and the soundbar while offering an immersive sound experience with Dolby Atmos technology. In addition, users will have different options for premium sound experiences, regardless of space and location.
• Sustainability at its core. With this new 2022 line, Samsung aims to “systematically reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate product recycling” while minimizing the impact during the production phase for a brighter future. green. “The 2022 product line features updated packaging that uses 90% less ink and eliminates all metal staples.”

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LG has presented in Spain, in collaboration with Vuno, the first software to perform more agile X-ray diagnoses through artificial intelligence and thus quickly detect anomalies in chest X-rays, reducing the time it takes to read the images.

The software developed by LG provides a more efficient way to generate and analyze X-ray images, according to the company in a statement sent to Europa Press. The intelligent algorithm, designed for large hospitals and clinics, is scientifically proven by Vuno and allows medical staff to view the original X-rays and the images analyzed by artificial intelligence at the same time, to diagnose lung diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia or lung cancer.

This new incorporation adds to the launch of a new model of flat panel digital detector (DXD) for X-ray detection with oxide panel, a wireless device for radiological studies that complements the existing equipment catalog and is integrated into the rest of the solutions for the health sector of the Korean brand.

The new LG DXD can analyze X-rays, previously by artificial intelligence, to detect interstitial opacity, consolidation, pneumothorax, pleural effusion and nodule/mass, and then inform the medical expert of any abnormalities and provide a clear image of the detected lesion.

Five years of LG in the health sector

The launch of this new device comes just as LG celebrates five years in Spain offering devices for medical use. With an IP68 rating, the new DXD is safe to use in conditions where dusty and wet areas exist. Additionally, having an eight-hour battery life offers easy portability.

The Korean brand is also betting on high-resolution diagnostic monitors for even more precise viewing of images in fields such as breast cancer detection or digitization of pathological anatomy.

In this sense, LG offers new facilities such as the multi-resolution mode with sizes of more than 30 inches, which makes it possible to replace the need for two screens with a single device, with the consequent savings in platform management. Its 12MP resolution reproduces images in a stable way and with high quality to reduce the possibility of errors in the diagnostic process and in the case of digital pathology, to have an image on the screen similar to that offered by high-tech microscopes.

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Major e-commerce company Amazon said it plans to close dozens of brick-and-mortar bookstores and other retail stores to focus on groceries and tech. The decision affects a total of 68 stores in the United States and the United Kingdom dedicated to different products.

The e-commerce giant said the move is part of a broader shift the company is making to its strategy with brick-and-mortar retailers, noting that it will strengthen its focus on grocery retail locations.

An Amazon spokeswoman indicated that the company decided to “close its Amazon 4-star and Pop Up bookstores and stores, but will keep its food, technology and textile branches, such as Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Go and Amazon Style” open.

The spokeswoman also explained that the company remains “committed to creating great physical retail experiences and technologies for the long term, and we are working closely with our affected employees to help them find new roles within Amazon.”

Amazon: from book to food

Amazon was created as a digital bookstore by Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world. Later he expanded his sales and included records. Two decades later, he added physical stores, opening its first physical bookstore in 2015 in Seattle. As a differentiating element he offered discounts to Amazon Prime customers, as well as offering its own devices to try and sell. He created a curated selection of books based on a rating system.

Subsequently, it developed a network extended to several cities in the United States offering a reading experience, but according to some “international media it did not reach the expected profitability and the experience of finding books was transformed into a hybrid between copies and other products. sold from Amazon.com.”

Amazon, whose name is inspired by the largest river on the planet Amazon, became a business model for the new platforms and as a mirror to look at the ferocity of the market. Its beginning was with the sale of books, but it has expanded so much that it has become a “sort of hypermarket with varied products, which today is diversified into technology, food, clothing, toys and household items.”

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notified that the technology company is recalling 1.7 million Fitbit Ionic smartwatch models, which contain a lithium-ion battery that can become a potential burn hazard.

The agency highlighted that the Fitbit company is voluntarily withdrawing “one million devices sold in the United States and another 693,000 that were sold internationally” and urged all users who “own a Fitbit Ionic watch to stop using the device.”

Fitbit received at least 174 reports globally alleging “watch battery overheating” and “78 reports of burn injuries in the United States, including two reports of third-degree burns and four reports of head burns.” second grade,” the agency said.

User safety is the priority

The CPSC also noted that the company will provide consumers with a $299 refund after returning the watch to Fitbit. The company will also provide participating customers with “a 40 % discount code on select devices from that company.”

The Fitbit spokeswoman, Andrea Holing, confirmed the return of the product through an interview with CNN Business and clarified that the number of reports with injuries represents “less than 0.01% of the units sold”, indicating that the safety of users will be “always Fitbit’s top priority.”

Fitbit posted on its website that its Ionic model watches were showcased in 2017 and production ceased in 2020.

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Ransomware is a type of software that intentionally executes malicious actions without the user’s knowledge, infecting devices and locking users out of their data or applications until those affected pay the ransom. It is currently one of the most dangerous, common and costly cyberattacks because attackers request large amounts of money to return access to information.

There are several ways a device can be infected, but the common one is through malware or attachments, which are usually sent via email. They are usually displayed as executable files and once the victim opens the email, the file starts its execution immediately.

Once the program has been run, the victim may be faced with the following scenarios: The files will be archived on the hard drive and a note will start to appear on the screen demanding payment of a sum of money to decrypt the files.

All system functions, such as Windows Task Manager, can also be disabled. Access to websites that could give you instructions or information on how to remove ransomware without paying the ransom will be blocked.

Most frequent ransomware

Among the most common ransomware, the following stand out the file encryption, which consists of encrypting the victim’s files and the cyberattacker requests a ransom to be able to decrypt them.

In the case of screen lockers a screen that blocks access to the computers or mobile phones of the victims is displayed, so they must pay a ransom to gain access to their devices.

Mobile ransomware is also common. This is a software that encrypt the files on the hard drive of a cell phone and until the user pays the amount demanded by the attacker can not access personal information.

Another type of ransomware is DDoS Ransomware, which doesn’t encrypt files, but uses a “botnet to bombard servers with so much traffic that they can’t respond.”

Ransomware as a service (RaaS) is also common, and has become a new form of business for cyber attackers, because this type of software “allows them to create their own ransomware and then use it themselves or sell it to other sites where they also they can carry out cyber attacks.

Measures to prevent cyberattacks

Companies, organizations and institutions that handle a lot of confidential information are the most likely to be victims of ransomware cyberattacks, but attacks on individuals have also been reported. As a prevention mechanism and to avoid becoming a martyr for cybercriminals, it is necessary to take certain measures:

• Make a backup of all files regularly, avoiding losing documents if they become encrypted with ransomware.
• Keep anti-virus software up to date.
• Change the passwords of important accounts regularly. A unique password for each of them is recommended.
• Do not share passwords or store them in easily accessible sites.
• Avoid opening emails from unknown people that contain attachments.
• Disable macros in Microsoft Office programs.
• Install security software that makes it easier to protect your computer equipment from ransomware attacks.

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