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Apple announces new Mac mini & Mac Studio featuring new M5 & M6 chips
Apple has announced the latest iterations of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, featuring new M5 and M6 series chips. The Mac mini will offer M6 and M5 Pro options, while the Mac Studio will be powered by M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, promising significant performance boosts in CPU, storage, and graphics. Both product lines will also include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with pricing starting at $899 for the Mac mini and $2,499 for the Mac Studio.
Memory Chip Crunch Catches Up to Apple’s MacBook Air
Apple's popular MacBook Air is experiencing significant shipping delays, with most configurations not arriving until late August or September. This shortage is attributed to a global memory chip crunch, exacerbated by high demand from AI companies. Apple is reportedly responding by increasing prices and sourcing components from Chinese suppliers, indicating the issue is not expected to resolve quickly.
Apple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini
Apple has seemingly discontinued its most affordable Mac mini model. The remaining Mac mini configuration now starts at $799 and includes 512GB of storage.
'I basically sprinkle water drops on top of tissue paper': One redditor's quest to cool their Mac mini
A Reddit user has devised an unconventional cooling system for their Mac mini using packing tape as a water tray and tissue paper to absorb water drops. This DIY solution reportedly reduced temperatures significantly, though the article warns against attempting it due to the inherent risks of mixing water and electronics.
