Apple has finally delivered a significant update to its professional video editing software, Final Cut Pro. After a 13-year wait, this 25-year-old video editing software has launched its 11th major version, set to officially debut this Wednesday. Existing users can upgrade to the new version for free, while new users will need to pay $300 to purchase it, although a 90-day trial period is available. The biggest highlight of this update is the comprehensive integration of artificial intelligence technology.

Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, introducing a series of new features, including AI-driven magnetic masking and Transcribe to Captions. The software will be available for download on Wednesday, with existing users receiving the update for free, while new users will need to pay $300 to download. New features in Final Cut Pro 11 include: Magnetic Masking, which allows for easy cropping of people and objects from videos without relying on green screens.

The current tech industry mainly relies on the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) to mask its overall sluggish condition, with many companies continuing to struggle amid economic downturns. Traditional tech sectors, such as software, IT consulting, and companies providing electronic devices for manufacturing and the automotive industry, face problems of weak demand and excess inventory, making recovery difficult. While AI has become the sole growth point, the aftermath of overhiring and excessive spending, coupled with economic uncertainty, has increased the difficulty of recovery. Large tech companies are experiencing a slowdown in growth, and small businesses in the tech sector are particularly facing weak revenue growth. Although AI is the current highlight,