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technology3 hours ago•3 min saved

Apple rolls out AI-ready Mac Mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 Pro

Apple unveiled AI-optimized Mac Minis and Mac Studios with new M6/M5 Pro chips for the Mini and M5 Max/Ultra options for the Studio. The Mac Mini starts at $899 and, with the M5 Pro, can process large-language-model prompts up to 8.5x faster than older Pro versions; the Studio can be configured with M5 Max ($2,499) or M5 Ultra ($5,499), with Ultra units able to be linked to pool memory for trillion-parameter frontier models. Presales are underway and shipments begin Sept. 22.

via CNBC|

#ai #apple #m6

tech4 hours ago•28 min saved

Apple trims polishing cloth price to $9, same cloth as before

Apple has cut the price of its polishing cloth to $9 from $19 with no changes to the product itself; it remains the soft, nonabrasive cloth that cleans Apple displays (including nano-texture) and can be used with Macs like the Mac Studio or Mac Mini paired with a Studio Display, though other non-screen accessories bundled with new devices aren’t compatible.

via The Verge|

#apple #deals #mac-mini

tech5 hours ago•30 min saved

Apple unveils M6: a 2nm chip with more cores and AI, plus M5 Ultra for Mac Studio

Apple announced the M6 chip—the company’s first 2nm Mac processor—paired with an M5 Ultra for the Mac Studio. The M6 has a 12-core CPU (two super cores, four performance cores, six efficiency cores), a 12-core GPU, a Dual 16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory. The M5 Ultra uses UltraFusion to pair two dual-die M5 Max chips into a quad-die package, delivering up to a 36-core CPU (12 super, 24 performance), up to an 80-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of high‑bandwidth memory. The M6 will ship in a new Mac Mini, the M5 Ultra in a new Mac Studio, with preorder starting Tuesday and a September 22 release date.

via The Verge|

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tech5 hours ago•23 min saved

Mac Studio gets M5 Ultra, Apple claims it’s the most powerful chip ever

Apple updates the Mac Studio with an M5 Max and a new M5 Ultra, unifying the lineup under one generation; the M5 Ultra uses UltraFusion to merge two M5 Max dies into a quad-die chip, delivering up to 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth, a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU, and up to 4.3x faster AI compute; prices start at $2,499 for the M5 Max (36GB RAM/512GB) and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra (96GB RAM/1TB); macOS 27 Golden Gate arrives Sept 22, with the top 512GB RAM config landing in late October; RAMageddon pricing persists and the Mac Pro line is sunset, with support for up to four 5K Studio Displays.

via The Verge|

#ai-compute #apple #m5-ultra

technology5 hours ago•7 min saved

Apple Unveils Mac Studio Upgrades With M5 Ultra and M5 Max

Apple today announced upgraded Mac Studio models powered by the M5 Ultra and M5 Max. The M5 Ultra is a dual‑die chip built with UltraFusion, offering up to a 36‑core CPU, up to 80 GPU cores, a 32‑core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of unified memory with up to 1.2TB/s bandwidth, plus an enhanced media engine and 4‑way die‑to‑die scalability that enables clustering four Mac Studios for faster AI inference. The M5 Max is a single‑die option with up to 18 CPU cores, up to 40 GPU cores, up to 128GB of memory, and up to 614GB/s bandwidth. Both models use PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, Thunderbolt 5 (120Gb/s), Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, support genlock over USB‑C, and can drive up to eight displays. Availability starts September 22, with the 512GB RAM option arriving in late October; pre‑orders are live.

via MacRumors|

#apple #m5-max #m5-ultra

technology5 hours ago•4 min saved

Apple Overhauls Mac Mini and Studio with M6 and M5 Ultra, Boosting AI and Pro Power

Apple unveils a refreshed Mac mini with an M6 12-core 2nm CPU, 32 Neural Engine cores, and base 256GB storage (upgradable to 32GB RAM) starting at $899, while the Mac Studio adopts M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra—up to 36 CPU cores, 80 GPU cores, PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, and support for up to four 5K displays, with the Ultra model starting at $5,499; Apple touts AI and graphics gains, but prices have risen.

via Engadget|

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technology23 days ago•4 min saved

Mac Studio gets an M5 refresh with massive RAM ambitions and rising prices

Apple reportedly plans a fall Mac Studio refresh featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra, with potential RAM up to 768GB and possible price hikes. A 2028 update could bring M7 Ultra and up to 1.5TB RAM for stronger on‑device AI, though memory supply constraints may affect availability.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai #apple #m5

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple reportedly scrapped Intel-based Mac Pro and Extreme-chip plans

Bloomberg reports Apple scrapped its Mac Pro roadmap, including an Intel-based model (codenamed J170) and an M3 Ultra variant (J190), as well as earlier Extreme-chip concepts. With those plans shelved and no revival soon anticipated, Apple appears to push future high-end workstations toward Mac Studio options, potentially with an M5 Ultra this fall.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #intel #m3-ultra

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Apple Plans M7 Ultra With 1.5TB Unified Memory for AI-Centric Macs

Bloomberg reports Apple is skipping the M6 Pro/Max and moving straight to the M7 family, with the M7 Ultra rumored to support up to 1.5 TB of unified memory and higher bandwidth to fuel local AI and heavy workloads; the M7 base is expected in early 2027, followed by M7 Pro/Max and a Mac Studio–focused Ultra variant in 2028, leveraging a high-end 18A-node design and supply-chain-enabled memory configurations.

via TechPowerUp|

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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Mac Studio to Jump to M7 Ultra in 2028 With Enhanced Cooling

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans two Mac Studio refreshes: an M5 Ultra this year and a more substantial M7 Ultra in 2028, skipping the M6 entirely. The M7 Ultra is expected to feature a redesigned inner architecture and a better heat sink for improved thermals, while the M5 Ultra is not anticipated to have a major redesign. Memory options have been tested up to 768GB, though supply constraints could limit offerings, and launch timing for the M5 remains unclear after delays tied to memory chips and price increases.

via MacRumors|

#apple-silicon #cooling #m7-ultra

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

Apple Skips M6 Pro/Max, Betting Big on M7 for Future Silicon

Bloomberg reports Apple will cancel the M6 Pro and M6 Max and move directly to the M7 family. The base M6 will be tested in the MacBook Pro with CPU/NPU improvements and about 200 GB/s memory bandwidth; the M6 Pro/Max variants won’t launch, and Pro/Max versions will appear with the M7 in 2027, followed by an M7 Ultra for Mac Studio in 2028. A high-end M5 Ultra for Mac Studio is also mentioned as a test configuration.

via TechPowerUp|

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technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Apple Targets 2026 Mac Studio Refresh with 768GB RAM and M5 Ultra

Bloomberg reports Apple plans a 2026 Mac Studio refresh with an M5 Ultra offering around 36 CPU cores and 80 GPU cores and support for up to 768GB of unified memory, though supply constraints could limit that option; the update—delayed by memory shortages and price hikes—could arrive around October 2026, and even the 768GB variant would likely be extremely expensive, potentially well over $10,000, following price increases that pushed the current 96GB M3 Ultra Mac Studio to $5,299 after a $1,300 rise.

via MacRumors|

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technology2 months ago•5 min saved

WWDC 2026 Leaks Point to M5 Macs, Smart Home Gear, and a Siri Overhaul

WWDC 2026 is rumored to unveil nine new devices and major software updates across Apple platforms, centered on Apple Intelligence and a revamped Siri, with supply-chain constraints potentially limiting RAM/storage configurations. Expected hardware includes a new Apple TV with A17 Pro, updated HomePod line, an Apple Security Camera, a HomePod Pad, a refreshed Mac Mini with M5/M5 Pro (512GB base storage), a 24-inch iMac with M5, a 30-inch iMac Pro with M5 Max (50th-anniversary edition), and an updated Mac Studio with M5 Max/Ultra, while iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch updates aren’t planned for this event.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #m5 #mac-mini

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Apple eyes five hardware reveals at WWDC 2026

9to5Mac previews five potential hardware reveals at WWDC 2026, including M5 Mac Studio and Mac mini, plus four Home products (Apple TV 4K, HomePod 3, HomePod mini 2, and a HomePad/HomePod Touch); however supply constraints and rumors suggest a software-focused event is more likely, with iOS 27 and Siri upgrades taking center stage.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #homepod #mac-mini

technology3 months ago•11 min saved

Memory Crunch Rewrites Apple's iPhone 18 and Mac Strategy

A global memory shortage is forcing Apple to trim configurations and rethink pricing across its lineup, removing RAM options for the Mac mini and Mac Studio and potentially downgrading the iPhone 18. Reports also flag a split iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027 to smooth demand amid higher memory costs, with broader production constraints affecting upcoming Macs like the MacBook Neo.

via MacRumors|

#apple #iphone-18 #mac-mini