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“… application. It was a simpler time. You could mess with it while it was running. Yeah. And, but the way that like ResEdit had its own self-contained mini MacPaint for the icon editor. Yep. Right. It was you know and it wasn any kind of fancy embedding of the actual MacPaint code They just re it but used the same principles and conventions And I think even the way that the tool palette was arranged was obviously informed. They obviously, whoever, I think ResEdit came second because MacPaint was so close to an original app. But they looked at the MacPaint palette and they're like, well, we'll put …”“… of picked resources. Yeah, you can just open them in an actual image editor like Acorn or Pixelmator or Photoshop. Those are the days before code signing where you could actually mess with the contents of the bundle without invalidating the entire application. It was a simpler time. You could mess with it while it was running. Yeah. And, but the way that like ResEdit had its own self-contained mini MacPaint for the icon editor. Yep. Right. It was you know and it wasn any kind of fancy embedding of the actual MacPaint code They just re it but used the same principles and conventions And I think even the way that the tool palette was arranged was obviously informed. They obviously, whoever, I think ResEdit came second because MacPaint was so close to an original app. But they looked at the MacPaint palette and they're like, well, we'll put the pencil up in the top left. And it worked the same way. If you knew MacPaint and then you opened ResEdit, you already knew how to edit the icons. And that was like such an amazing instantiation of the principle of what system-wide consistency was meant for it. Oh, you spent tons of time playing with MacPaint and now – and you never even heard of …”View more
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Apple's current approach under Tim Cook lacks the exciting, rebellious spirit that defined the company during Steve Jobs' era. While the company remains incredibly successful, there's a sense that they're playing it safe rather than taking bold risks, as seen in their product launches and development timelines. This shift raises questions about the future of innovation at Apple and whether they can recapture the creative spark that once made them a trailblazer in tech.
The Talk Show With John Gruber·445: ‘Apple at 50’, With John Siracusa·Apr 01, 2026
“… business on doing this exact thing with Thunderbolt. Like, you just plug a Thunderbolt port into one of these things. You can actually do this on a Mac mini now better than the Mac mini. Well, power-wise, for sure, for sure. And the Thunderbolt, as in situations like we were in, I was always just trying to eliminate points of failure and increase redundancy. That's why we literally had two Mac Pros sitting next to each other. Those two Mac Pros literally did the same exact thing every week, and one was a fallback. So if the one Mac Pro ever froze, and that would be very disruptive in our situation, …”“I mean, Blackmagic literally has built an entire business on doing this exact thing with Thunderbolt. Like, you just plug a Thunderbolt port into one of these things. You can actually do this on a Mac mini now better than the Mac mini. Well, power-wise, for sure, for sure. And the Thunderbolt, as in situations like we were in, I was always just trying to eliminate points of failure and increase redundancy. That's why we literally had two Mac Pros sitting next to each other. Those two Mac Pros literally did the same exact thing every week, and one was a fallback. So if the one Mac Pro ever froze, and that would be very disruptive in our situation, then we would switch to the other Mac Pro. So it was all about raising redundancy, lowering points of failure. And yeah, Thunderbolt would probably be good, but then you, I don't know. I guess you deal with drivers. The only reason you need the expansion slots is for fast IO. It's still the same number of points of failure. Literally the same. You …”View more
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In high-stakes situations, relying on a single Mac Pro can lead to disaster. To mitigate risks, we used two Mac Pros running the same tasks, ensuring that if one froze, the other could seamlessly take over. This strategy highlights the importance of redundancy and minimizing points of failure in tech setups.
Primary Technology·Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak·Apr 02, 2026
“… basically local models will use every ounce of computation and memory you could possibly throw at them the mac studio is great but it's a plus size mac mini it's not that big with the new soic mh chiplet architecture where apple can do separate dies and put them into things they're now able to make chips that are bigger than they used to when they tried when they would take like the m whatever max which was close to the what the reticle limit close to the closest biggest chip that they could possibly make and they would take two of those and combine them and call it an ultra and it's like well …”“… to say absolutely yes and here's why right now we have great examples of applications that run on macs that we wish would go faster that we wish had more capability local models local ai models yeah you can gang together a bunch of mac studios but basically local models will use every ounce of computation and memory you could possibly throw at them the mac studio is great but it's a plus size mac mini it's not that big with the new soic mh chiplet architecture where apple can do separate dies and put them into things they're now able to make chips that are bigger than they used to when they tried when they would take like the m whatever max which was close to the what the reticle limit close to the closest biggest chip that they could possibly make and they would take two of those and combine them and call it an ultra and it's like well there's no point if the ultra fits in the studio there's no point in ever having anything other than the studio because that's the biggest chip we can make but now with the cpu and gpu at least being separate the cpu can be as big as m4 max or whatever the gpu can be big as m4 max and you can combine two of those and now you've got a monster chip but …”View more
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The Mac Studio may be the highest-end desktop Apple intends to offer, but many users are still craving more power and expandability. Unlike the 2019 Mac Pro, which fulfilled its promise, the Mac Studio falls short in meeting the demands of professionals who need greater computational capabilities. As the market evolves, will Apple respond with a more powerful solution, or remain stagnant?
Accidental Tech Podcast·685: The Ability to Be Hotter·Apr 01, 2026
“my favorite camera to shoot on in 2025 was by far the instax mini evo being able to shoot digitally and instantly produce a print straight from the camera is a really wonderful and unique photography experience And because the prints are immediate, I feel like I'm no longer missing the moment, and that's a breakthrough for me. Before this camera, if I wanted to make a print in the field, I had to break my creative flow, fumbling around in my backpack, trying to connect my phone to an Instax printer, all that. …”“my favorite camera to shoot on in 2025 was by far the instax mini evo being able to shoot digitally and instantly produce a print straight from the camera is a really wonderful and unique photography experience And because the prints are immediate, I feel like I'm no longer missing the moment, and that's a breakthrough for me. Before this camera, if I wanted to make a print in the field, I had to break my creative flow, fumbling around in my backpack, trying to connect my phone to an Instax printer, all that. with the mini evo that friction just disappears and i feel like i've caught a small glimpse into the future of photography in a way there's just one glaring issue for me uh the instax mini evo digital image quality is is quite poor so my question is this uh do you think fujifilm will ever release a more serious version of this camera before you …”View more
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The Instax Mini Evo is revolutionizing instant photography by allowing users to shoot digitally and instantly print photos right from the camera. Despite its unique features, the camera suffers from poor image quality, raising questions about whether Fujifilm will ever release a more advanced version. This hybrid system offers an engaging experience, especially for sharing moments with others, but the image limitations are a significant drawback.
The PetaPixel Photography Podcast·Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?!·Apr 01, 2026
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Steve Jobs almost rejected the idea of an App Store, believing the iPhone should remain closed. However, after discussions with Scott Forstall, they ended up brainstorming every possible app they could create instead. This pivotal moment transformed the iPhone experience and set the stage for the app revolution.
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)·MBW 1018: 50 Years and Still Going Strong - Apple: The First 50 Years·Mar 31, 2026
“… one of the choices away. It's like, we can't have it both ways. I was thinking about that listening to Marco last week on ATP talk about putting 48 Mac minis into a data center. It's like, I understand why. And it's like, boy, it would be something if they still sold X serves though that were meant to go into data centers. But yeah, yeah. Well, at GitHub, what we do is like, again, like we buy Mac minis and then we like shuck them and then like have custom racks that we put in. Yeah, no, genuinely to take them out of like the, you know, casing and whatnot. And then they have like custom power …”“… than what we could get at any time in Apple's history. So I'm also sad that the X-Serve was killed a million years ago. But you have to make... It's like part of us, we complain that Apple has too many choices, and then we complain when they take one of the choices away. It's like, we can't have it both ways. I was thinking about that listening to Marco last week on ATP talk about putting 48 Mac minis into a data center. It's like, I understand why. And it's like, boy, it would be something if they still sold X serves though that were meant to go into data centers. But yeah, yeah. Well, at GitHub, what we do is like, again, like we buy Mac minis and then we like shuck them and then like have custom racks that we put in. Yeah, no, genuinely to take them out of like the, you know, casing and whatnot. And then they have like custom power supplies and stuff and IO things and put them into custom server racks so they can go in there. And I'm sure that's, it's great. It's like the enclosure is just another level of packaging. Oh, it is. Well, that's the thing, right? Because you can store way more of them if you get rid of the enclosure. It's the very nicest but hardest to open unboxing …”View more
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The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is a strategic move by Apple, reflecting a shift towards more efficient and capable alternatives like the Mac Studio, which better serve professional needs.
Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro is a strategic move that reflects a shift towards more efficient and powerful alternatives like the Mac Studio, despite the nostalgia for the Mac Pro name.
Apple's discontinuation of the Mac Pro reflects a broader neglect of professional users in favor of consumer products, leaving high-end users with subpar options.
Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro is a strategic move to focus on more powerful consumer laptops and upcoming Mac Studio revisions, despite some consumer nostalgia and complaints.
Apple's decision to end the Mac Pro line is a strategic move that aligns with their focus on more powerful consumer laptops, but it leaves a gap for high-end users who relied on the Mac Pro.
Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro highlights years of missteps and underperformance during the Intel era, suggesting a delayed transition to Apple Silicon that could have happened much earlier.
The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is a strategic decision reflecting the strength and evolution of Apple's current hardware lineup, particularly with the success of the Mac Studio and Mac Mini.
The Talk Show With John Gruber·444: ‘You’re Going to Have the Niggles’, With Christina Warren·Mar 29, 2026
“… you've heard. Hey, speaking of buying computers, I told you yesterday about listener Brian writing in to ask what the heck was going on with the Mac Mini. He and some friends were talking about doing some AI projects using OpenClaw They talked about different hardware they might use and Brian thought it might be fun to use a Mac Mini The problem is when he went to buy them there was a really long wait making him think that a new Mac Mini might be on the way Actually, Brian, I mean you no offense. Turns out you're the problem. Listeners Robert and Brandon both wrote in yesterday to say, you know …”“… cult, businesses typically choose Windows PCs over Macs, primarily because they cost less, especially when buying in large volumes. But if you're replacing Windows machines more frequently, do they really cost less? Plus, PC costs are going up. Not sure you've heard. Hey, speaking of buying computers, I told you yesterday about listener Brian writing in to ask what the heck was going on with the Mac Mini. He and some friends were talking about doing some AI projects using OpenClaw They talked about different hardware they might use and Brian thought it might be fun to use a Mac Mini The problem is when he went to buy them there was a really long wait making him think that a new Mac Mini might be on the way Actually, Brian, I mean you no offense. Turns out you're the problem. Listeners Robert and Brandon both wrote in yesterday to say, you know what the deal is with the Mac Mini? it's all those people using them for AI projects. According to Brandon's note, the Mac mini shortages are due to people buying them up to run OpenClaw, formerly known as MoltBot, formerly known as ClaudeBot, made for a real bummer a few weeks ago when I wanted to price match a deal for an M4 model from …”View more
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Macs are proving to be a smart investment for businesses, lasting about five years compared to three for Windows PCs. However, a recent surge in demand for Mac Minis, particularly for AI projects, has led to significant shortages, leaving potential buyers like listener Brian frustrated. It turns out that the rush for Mac Minis is driven by their affordability as a platform for running AI software, not a new model on the horizon.
Mac OS Ken·A Threat Against Apple, Laptop Talk, and Apple at 50 - MOSK: 04.01.2026·Apr 01, 2026
“… Yes, super excited to talk about OpenClaw. I've been running OpenClaw for the last two months. Today, it is a team of six agents running on my Mac Mini. They pretty much automate everything that I do outside Google. So quick context for the viewers and for you, Jason and Lon. Outside Google, I started an awesome LLM apps repo, which was an open source LLM apps plus agent templates for users to build on top of. So they can just use those templates, build on top of. That repo crossed 100,000 stars. and it was such a pain to manage a single person site shop. Apart from that, I have newsletters …”“Please welcome Shubham Sabu to the show. Shubham, thanks for being here. Thank you, Jason. Thank you, Lon, for having me. Yeah, welcome. Yes, super excited to talk about OpenClaw. I've been running OpenClaw for the last two months. Today, it is a team of six agents running on my Mac Mini. They pretty much automate everything that I do outside Google. So quick context for the viewers and for you, Jason and Lon. Outside Google, I started an awesome LLM apps repo, which was an open source LLM apps plus agent templates for users to build on top of. So they can just use those templates, build on top of. That repo crossed 100,000 stars. and it was such a pain to manage a single person site shop. Apart from that, I have newsletters and whatever I learned with these two goes on my social media. So that would take hours and hours of my time outside Google So it pretty much working like 20 hours or 18 to 20 hours before Google Then I came across this thing called OpenClaw I did not use it for 15-20 days since its launch and then I see it popping up on Twitter, X and LinkedIn and …”View more
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OpenClaw has revolutionized my daily tasks, automating everything I do outside of Google. After struggling to manage a popular open-source LLM apps repository, I discovered OpenClaw and assembled a team of six agents on my Mac Mini. This tool has saved me countless hours, allowing me to focus on what truly matters.
This Week in Startups·The 5-Step Framework for AI Agents That Improve While You Sleep | E2269·Mar 31, 2026
“… you know, 200x real time, well, how many podcast minutes are there? Let me see, like, what if I just start transcribing, let me get like a couple of Mac minis and just have them start transcribing the most popular podcasts. How many can they get through? And I, you know, I have some information of like, I can see what the most popular podcasts are. I can see how many episodes they release, per month or whatever, and I can do some division and figure out, usually I can download a copy of what they serve, and I can see how long it is and start analyzing things. I'm like, okay, let me try, what can a …”“… audio at about 200x the audio's playtime. So in other words, about 200 minutes transcribed for every real-time minute that has passed. And that was so much faster than anything else I'd ever tried. I noticed, okay, well, if one Mac can do like, you know, 200x real time, well, how many podcast minutes are there? Let me see, like, what if I just start transcribing, let me get like a couple of Mac minis and just have them start transcribing the most popular podcasts. How many can they get through? And I, you know, I have some information of like, I can see what the most popular podcasts are. I can see how many episodes they release, per month or whatever, and I can do some division and figure out, usually I can download a copy of what they serve, and I can see how long it is and start analyzing things. I'm like, okay, let me try, what can a couple of Mac minis do? I was blown away by how effective that was. I'm like, okay, I can't just keep burning these in my house, and let me see what I could do. Just put them next to the water in the closet. It'll be fine. Right, exactly. Yeah. So I went to Mac Mini Vault, which is, I think, yeah, their actual name is CyberLink. That's the actual …”View more
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Overcast is launching a revolutionary transcription feature that could change podcast accessibility forever. Leveraging Apple's new speech transcription API, the developer discovered a way to transcribe audio at an astonishing 200 times the playback speed, making it feasible to offer transcripts for countless podcasts. This breakthrough not only enhances user experience but also positions Overcast ahead in the competitive podcast market.
Accidental Tech Podcast·683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug·Mar 19, 2026
“… of these AI native entrepreneurs, the agents that they surround themselves with. Or we could look at the news and everybody who's using CloudBot at Mac Minis and all the agents that they have doing their work for them. So anyway it a long way of saying that the real disruption is one that I wouldn say is named or realized yet that businesses do not know what they do not know and that disruption is to borrow AI term the overhang That at some point competition and disruption is coming for them in ways that they not seeing because they focused on skills upskilling fluency literacy but not necessarily …”“… seven X more capabilities of open AI than the rest of the pack. So that's a pretty large delta. And if you look at Kevin Roos, who's a famous New York Times tech writer, he describes that in detail of what he sees firsthand in San Francisco with all of these AI native entrepreneurs, the agents that they surround themselves with. Or we could look at the news and everybody who's using CloudBot at Mac Minis and all the agents that they have doing their work for them. So anyway it a long way of saying that the real disruption is one that I wouldn say is named or realized yet that businesses do not know what they do not know and that disruption is to borrow AI term the overhang That at some point competition and disruption is coming for them in ways that they not seeing because they focused on skills upskilling fluency literacy but not necessarily against that vision of what do we want to become because of AI versus how should we use it”View more
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Businesses are becoming less prepared for AI adoption, leading to a surprising form of disruption. Futurist Brian Solis highlights how AI is changing consumer behavior and creating new biases while companies struggle to harness its full potential. The real challenge lies in the 'capability overhang,' where many businesses aren't aware of the vast possibilities AI offers, risking their competitive edge.
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson·AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing·Mar 30, 2026
“… else that's just like, oh man, that was a huge problem. Yeah, there's a couple of tips that I don't feel like people think about a lot. One is a Mac mini does not have a screen. And I don't know how you manage your Mac mini if it sitting on a desk and you plug in a monitor Yeah I plug in a different monitor and I have a dedicated keyboard and mouse for it Okay I going to change your life Okay Go into your Mac mini settings and turn on screen sharing”“… care how you get it done. So maybe that just translates into how I manage my open clause. I love this. And that's just the metaphor thinking about it from the perspective of an assistant that you hired. Are there other challenges you run into anything else that's just like, oh man, that was a huge problem. Yeah, there's a couple of tips that I don't feel like people think about a lot. One is a Mac mini does not have a screen. And I don't know how you manage your Mac mini if it sitting on a desk and you plug in a monitor Yeah I plug in a different monitor and I have a dedicated keyboard and mouse for it Okay I going to change your life Okay Go into your Mac mini settings and turn on screen sharing”View more
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Turning on screen sharing can revolutionize how you manage your Mac Mini, especially when it lacks a monitor. Claire Vo shares her experience using OpenClaw and emphasizes the importance of operational hygiene in managing AI tools effectively. By treating your AI as a high-expectation assistant, you can enhance productivity and ensure nothing gets forgotten.
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth·From skeptic to true believer: How OpenClaw changed my life | Claire Vo·Mar 29, 2026
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Many users prefer the iPad for its simplicity and durability, even after years of using laptops. One user shared how their wife transitioned from a stack of broken laptops to solely using an iPad, highlighting its resilience and ease of use. This raises the question: Is the iPad really a better choice for everyday tasks compared to a Mac?
Cult of Mac·What the new Siri will actually do·Mar 26, 2026
“… that is produced, is that structure self-replicating and persistent? And whether or not it's hosted somewhere in the cloud or in somebody's Mac Mini at their home doesn't matter. It's all part of the structure. If it self-replicates, then it self-replicates. I do feel like we should dig into this project. But as we were recording this, Vitalik actually replied and weighed in on this project. What's Vitalik's take? Vitalik, I think his first tweet in the reply is saying, lengthening the feedback distance between humans and AIs is not a good thing for the world. Basically, he's saying AI …”“… And the mission of all of these automatons can be like, sustain yourself, build products to earn funds to spend on compute. I mean, there's something here that is new and seems different. Yeah, it's not about where it's hosted. It's about is the structure that is produced, is that structure self-replicating and persistent? And whether or not it's hosted somewhere in the cloud or in somebody's Mac Mini at their home doesn't matter. It's all part of the structure. If it self-replicates, then it self-replicates. I do feel like we should dig into this project. But as we were recording this, Vitalik actually replied and weighed in on this project. What's Vitalik's take? Vitalik, I think his first tweet in the reply is saying, lengthening the feedback distance between humans and AIs is not a good thing for the world. Basically, he's saying AI self-replication is dangerous and we need to have humans in the loop in order to maintain control. Because I think like I'm laughing, like you're smiling, and it's all a good time until it turns into the Terminator and we can't put it back in the box. And all of a sudden, we've done permanent damage to the world. I think that's where Vitalik's coming …”View more
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A groundbreaking project proposes that AI could self-improve, replicate, and earn its existence through a crypto-driven system. This initiative, called Conway, allows AI agents to generate revenue to sustain themselves, raising questions about the future of AI autonomy and safety. Vitalik Buterin warns that without human oversight, this self-replicating AI could lead to dangerous consequences.
Bankless·ROLLUP: Prediction Market War | Base Leaves Optimism | Tomasz Exits EF | Clarity Act Lives | Harvard Buys ETH·Feb 20, 2026
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Mac McClung shares how the pressure feels lifted as he prepares for a crucial game against Michigan State. With shorter practices and confidence from past performances, he feels ready to compete against one of the best teams in the country. This mindset shift is pivotal as he heads into the weekend's matchup.
The Dan Patrick Show·Best of the Week on The Dan Patrick Show·Mar 28, 2026
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David Pogue shares the emotional story of his final interview with Bill Atkinson, a key figure in Apple's history, just months before Atkinson's passing. Their conversation spanned hours, revealing not only Atkinson's groundbreaking contributions to the Mac but also his deep philosophical insights. This encounter highlights the personal connections behind Apple's technological legacy.
9to5Mac Overtime·9to5Mac Overtime 065: Untelling parts of the story w/ special guest David Pogue·Mar 27, 2026
“… is for is people run out. It's half the cost of your framework, though. Well, yeah, and it's smaller than a Mac Studio, but it's not cheaper than a Mac Mini. The thing is, if you're using a server model, it doesn't matter how much processor you have. This sounds like they're pushing it for 80 gigs of RAM. Yeah. No, the video that they do promoting it, they picture the person going to the client and says, well, this isn't going to go up on the cloud, is it? No, it's all right here. Yeah, you can run GPT-120B. 21 tokens per second, which is not, you know, that's tolerable. QN3, almost 30 tokens per …”“It's not going to be as good as my framework. I already got a framework. I'm happy. Yeah, I'm just curious. What this is for is people run out. It's half the cost of your framework, though. Well, yeah, and it's smaller than a Mac Studio, but it's not cheaper than a Mac Mini. The thing is, if you're using a server model, it doesn't matter how much processor you have. This sounds like they're pushing it for 80 gigs of RAM. Yeah. No, the video that they do promoting it, they picture the person going to the client and says, well, this isn't going to go up on the cloud, is it? No, it's all right here. Yeah, you can run GPT-120B. 21 tokens per second, which is not, you know, that's tolerable. QN3, almost 30 tokens per second. Huh. And you keep it in your pocket. Yeah. I've got a supercomputer in my pocket. And it works as OpenClaw. Well, I think we're going to, like I said, this is going to be the year of the AI agent of the loop. So it'll be very interesting to see. There'll be a lot of companies. I think NVIDIA's product will be very interesting. We'll look …”View more
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In a fierce Scrabble battle, one player reveals their secret strategy of memorizing words, while the other is caught off-guard by a surprising move. As they discuss their competitive play styles, the tension rises, showcasing the thrill of real-life versus computer Scrabble. This playful rivalry highlights the importance of strategy and mental agility in both games and life.
Intelligent Machines (Audio)·IM 861: We Have Computer At Home - Coffee and the Rise of the Machines·Mar 11, 2026
“… $130 over the last month in open router costs. Oh. And then aside from these, it's Vercel web hosting, which is $20 a month. It's like railway. Your Mac Mini, which you had to purchase at some point. Is that where? Your Mac Mini. Is this where Felix runs? The Mac Mini. Yep. That was $600, $700. I mean, all in, if I was going to count, you know, including the experiments that we abandoned, and whatnot, we're looking at like 12, a thousand to $1,200. No, because including the Mac mini, it goes up to like maybe 1500. It's not very much. What about all your time? Like, I know the idea here is that, you …”“… as tokens go. So that's it? That's all the token usage that you've spent so far? That's pretty close to it. I can show you the other costs, which are open router, because we have certain workflows that rely on open router, and so it's about They're $130 over the last month in open router costs. Oh. And then aside from these, it's Vercel web hosting, which is $20 a month. It's like railway. Your Mac Mini, which you had to purchase at some point. Is that where? Your Mac Mini. Is this where Felix runs? The Mac Mini. Yep. That was $600, $700. I mean, all in, if I was going to count, you know, including the experiments that we abandoned, and whatnot, we're looking at like 12, a thousand to $1,200. No, because including the Mac mini, it goes up to like maybe 1500. It's not very much. What about all your time? Like, I know the idea here is that, you know, Felix goes and works while, while you sleep. And so, you know, you have a nice life. You go play tennis, you pull, go hang out with your kids. You spend time with your wife. I'm guessing that, that you have been grinding in front of your computer. Okay. So this is, this is actually the extra wild thing. I have a full-time job, so I haven't …”View more
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Felix operates on just $1,500 a month, allowing its creator to focus on other projects while automating tasks. By leveraging AI tools like Claude and Codex, he minimizes hands-on work, proving that efficiency doesn't require constant human oversight. This innovative approach challenges traditional business models by showcasing a zero-human operating strategy.
Bankless·Building a Million Dollar Zero Human Company with OpenClaw | Nat Eliason·Mar 04, 2026
“… timeline's like ASI next month. You know? Who knows? Yeah. You need to sit down your family today. He's obviously very AGI-pilled. Does he have a Mac Mini? That's the real question. Funding data centers is generally aligned with a future where AI is an important technology. Yeah, levering up massively, right? Yes, levering up. He believes that AI is going to be big, right? Yes. Yeah, exactly. He believes AI is going to be big. But then he also believes, or in concert with David, his son, believes that AI will not destroy legacy Hollywood assets. That no matter how many dollars you have, no matter …”“… most AGI-pilled. He needs AGI versus AGI-pilled. So he needs AGI, but he's not AGI-pilled. Why is he not AGI-pilled? Oh, just because of his rhetoric? He just doesn't do that many podcasts. Get him on DoorCash. Yeah. We'll see what he says. Maybe his timeline's like ASI next month. You know? Who knows? Yeah. You need to sit down your family today. He's obviously very AGI-pilled. Does he have a Mac Mini? That's the real question. Funding data centers is generally aligned with a future where AI is an important technology. Yeah, levering up massively, right? Yes, levering up. He believes that AI is going to be big, right? Yes. Yeah, exactly. He believes AI is going to be big. But then he also believes, or in concert with David, his son, believes that AI will not destroy legacy Hollywood assets. That no matter how many dollars you have, no matter how much compute you have, no matter how many generations you can use the latest video model, you will not just be able to create a superhero that kids will dress up as at Halloween. And I think that's true. And I believe both of these. You don't? you're going to be dressing up as Slotman next Halloween. Look, it's Slotman. You're going to be …”View more
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The Ellison family believes AI won't obliterate the value of legacy media like superhero franchises. While Larry Ellison invests heavily in AI, he and his son David argue that iconic characters like Batman will always hold cultural significance, even in a hyper-personalized media landscape. This sparks a debate on whether AI can truly create new heroes that resonate with audiences.
TBPN·Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam·Mar 03, 2026
“… than this And now it actually working thinking about it And one of the great things about this is that people are actually installing these in Mac Minis They're all computers. And then what's happening is that and they are able to, you know, talk to it or, you know, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, whatever they prefer. And basically you have this worker that can work anytime and then get back to you. And that's one of the great things about it. Like, you know, it doesn't time out. It just keeps working on something. and um and that was also one of the things i like i liked about co-work um cloud …”“… format much nicer let's see if it can actually you know make it even even better than this one but we could see like top uh top things from each one and the top pros and cons and um so let see if it going to be able to come up with an even better design than this And now it actually working thinking about it And one of the great things about this is that people are actually installing these in Mac Minis They're all computers. And then what's happening is that and they are able to, you know, talk to it or, you know, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, whatever they prefer. And basically you have this worker that can work anytime and then get back to you. And that's one of the great things about it. Like, you know, it doesn't time out. It just keeps working on something. and um and that was also one of the things i like i liked about co-work um cloud co-work it could work on something for a long time and you know while you are sleeping yeah i want to talk about about that kind of distinction real quick because for me cloud co-work is amazing because i can give it a prerogative to do something and it will work for a while on that um and the limitation was only”View more
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Imagine an AI that remembers your preferences and improves its output over time—this is the future of cloud co-working. Users are integrating it into their daily tasks, allowing it to work continuously while they sleep. This innovation not only boosts productivity but also transforms how we interact with technology.
AI Agents Podcast·OpenClaw: The AI That Controls Your Computer 24/7 | EP 125·Mar 03, 2026
“… the value from this will come from the fact that it truly is open source and it can be run locally on your own machines. Even so, you mentioned the Mac Mini, the Mac Studio, which is the level up from the Mac Mini, has enough RAM and enough compute power that it can actually run these open source Chinese models that have come out recently locally on a single machine. And therefore you can run the entire operation local to your machine, nothing leaves, it's all open source code. And that's a really high value thing for a lot of these companies. And when you scale that up, I mean, past the individual …”“… are going to be much stronger. Like you mentioned, people who work with something that is a little more sensitive than average, let's say you're working in legal or you're a psychologist and you don't want to break that privacy layer. A lot of the value from this will come from the fact that it truly is open source and it can be run locally on your own machines. Even so, you mentioned the Mac Mini, the Mac Studio, which is the level up from the Mac Mini, has enough RAM and enough compute power that it can actually run these open source Chinese models that have come out recently locally on a single machine. And therefore you can run the entire operation local to your machine, nothing leaves, it's all open source code. And that's a really high value thing for a lot of these companies. And when you scale that up, I mean, past the individual user, you get to large corporations, they don't want to leak out this data and creating these corporate plans with custom rollouts is very difficult. So why not just buy a whole bunch of Mac Studios and run local models on-prem? I mean, it's a really valid argument. And I think it starts with the user level now, but I can very clearly see this …”View more
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Basecamp claims leaving the cloud will save them $10 million over five years and enhance their security. As businesses become more cautious about data privacy, running open source models locally on powerful machines like Mac Studios is becoming a compelling alternative. This shift highlights the growing trend towards on-premise computing for sensitive data management.
Limitless Podcast·Inside OpenClaw: Should You Actually Use It? Probably Not.·Feb 18, 2026
“… there's like a cafeteria and there's a bunch of people standing around a table and in the middle of it, Steven, he's in like a. a paint scraper on a Mac Mini. I don't know what you were doing over there. Oh, that was great. That was great. I replaced something in an iMac and then Rosemary had brought, I think we were putting an SSD in her Mac Mini or RAM or something. Yeah. I forget, but yeah, doing it with an audience is really stressful. Yeah. Yeah. I'll tell you one of the things I really enjoyed having you here for, especially with your knowledge of Apple history, is the Apple Silicon …”“… Voorhees and I rented, uh, it was great. And that live show was awesome. And you know, the really core part of the audience was there at Mac stock. And it was, it was, it will be a treasured memory. Yeah, that was, I remember walking. It's like, there's like a cafeteria and there's a bunch of people standing around a table and in the middle of it, Steven, he's in like a. a paint scraper on a Mac Mini. I don't know what you were doing over there. Oh, that was great. That was great. I replaced something in an iMac and then Rosemary had brought, I think we were putting an SSD in her Mac Mini or RAM or something. Yeah. I forget, but yeah, doing it with an audience is really stressful. Yeah. Yeah. I'll tell you one of the things I really enjoyed having you here for, especially with your knowledge of Apple history, is the Apple Silicon revolution. All that kind of happened while you were here. And I thought your insight based on your kind of historical knowledge of Apple's Silicon changes in the past, it just really, I think, added to the coverage we were able to do. Yeah. I mean, you think about the arc of the Mac in my seven years on the show, right? 2018, 2019 is pretty grim, especially …”View more
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The product manager for the 2019 Mac Pro reveals exclusive insights into its design and testing process, sharing stories that few have heard before. This conversation captures the excitement of a live podcast at Mac stock, where tech enthusiasts gathered to witness the magic of computer upgrades and the Apple Silicon revolution. The journey from a bleak Mac era to a powerful comeback is a testament to innovation and community.
Mac Power Users·835: Farewell, Stephen·Feb 08, 2026
“… question on the minds of the AI folks was summed up by Noah Hirschfeld, who wrote, the M5 MacBook looks cool and all, but where's the M5 OpenClaw Mac Mini? Lastly today, a bit of operator news which I think is sneakily powerful. Stripe has previewed a new feature that would make charging for token use much easier. The feature allows AI app developers to automatically charge a usage fee directly on Stripe's platform. For example, an app developer might want to charge a 30% markup on API calls. Previously, they would have needed to track token usage on their backend and periodically generate lump …”“… and M5 Max chipsets. The M5 chips feature a new component known as a neural accelerator to boost AI performance, and it's very clear that Apple is focused on the AI use case when it comes to selling these models. As you might imagine, the only real question on the minds of the AI folks was summed up by Noah Hirschfeld, who wrote, the M5 MacBook looks cool and all, but where's the M5 OpenClaw Mac Mini? Lastly today, a bit of operator news which I think is sneakily powerful. Stripe has previewed a new feature that would make charging for token use much easier. The feature allows AI app developers to automatically charge a usage fee directly on Stripe's platform. For example, an app developer might want to charge a 30% markup on API calls. Previously, they would have needed to track token usage on their backend and periodically generate lump sum bills. The new feature allows Stripe to track usage and automatically bill the customers the appropriate amount. Having this infrastructure provided to startups could dramatically change the pricing structure for AI apps Currently most apps charge a flat rate monthly subscription with usage caps or credit systems Under these models token usage …”View more
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Stripe has unveiled a groundbreaking feature that simplifies usage-based billing for AI app developers, allowing them to automatically charge for token usage. This innovation addresses the profitability challenges faced by many startups, enabling a shift from flat-rate subscriptions to a more sustainable pricing model. With this change, tokens can now be treated as a commodity, potentially transforming the AI app ecosystem.
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis·The Big Questions That Will Decide the Consumer AI War·Mar 04, 2026
“… out. How does it, or what is the physical speaker gonna look like, I guess is my question. It's a great brand. In some ways we compete with the Mac Mini. In some ways we compete with the Amazon Alexa. Yes, they can attach it to any smart home device. It's an open protocol. They can put any speakers on it, but where they place the microphone matters. They might have multiple arrays, you know, one in your living room, one in your nightstand. The agent, you know, can be proactive. And so really we wanna make this paradigm go away from the screen. A lot of times these agents are doing things that …”“… on it. You're gonna put that into some form factor, but people will be able to buy that like they buy a Raspberry Pi and add it to their, you know, KEF speakers or something if they wanted to, or they're just attach it to a speaker with an audio out. How does it, or what is the physical speaker gonna look like, I guess is my question. It's a great brand. In some ways we compete with the Mac Mini. In some ways we compete with the Amazon Alexa. Yes, they can attach it to any smart home device. It's an open protocol. They can put any speakers on it, but where they place the microphone matters. They might have multiple arrays, you know, one in your living room, one in your nightstand. The agent, you know, can be proactive. And so really we wanna make this paradigm go away from the screen. A lot of times these agents are doing things that are just faster to do yourself on the screen anyway. If you're in front of the screen, that defeats the point. We wanna bring agents into the real world so that they can go mainstream. Okay, sounds like we got a good demo coming here. Let's see it. Yeah, let's take a look at what, we got a video that Jesse posted on Valentine's Day of his speaker …”View more
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Context and memory are the game changers for AI agents, making them truly helpful in our lives. By integrating agents into physical devices, they can hear and understand us without constant prompting, transforming the way we interact with technology. This breakthrough allows for seamless, everyday conversations and eliminates the frustrating barriers of traditional smart assistants.
This Week in Startups·We Asked 3 Experts How to Get More Value out of OpenClaw | E2253·Feb 21, 2026
“… over the M4. Now when it comes to our AI folks, the thing that they will be watching for is of course whether the lineup ends up in a surprise M5 Mac Mini. If so, I'm sure there will be tons of open claws that will be shopping for an upgrade. The other big question is whether we'll get the unveiling of AI Siri. Officially, CEO Tim Cook has said that the new Siri will be released this year, however most believe the release will be tied to the next iOS update expected at WWDC in June. Behind the scenes, Gurman reported last week that the project is running into roadblocks. According to his sources, …”“… the idea of an in-person experience implies a more low-key showcase than typical Apple events. The new MacBook Pros and Airs will likely include the new M5 chip, which was unveiled in October and featured a 30% boost to unified memory bandwidth over the M4. Now when it comes to our AI folks, the thing that they will be watching for is of course whether the lineup ends up in a surprise M5 Mac Mini. If so, I'm sure there will be tons of open claws that will be shopping for an upgrade. The other big question is whether we'll get the unveiling of AI Siri. Officially, CEO Tim Cook has said that the new Siri will be released this year, however most believe the release will be tied to the next iOS update expected at WWDC in June. Behind the scenes, Gurman reported last week that the project is running into roadblocks. According to his sources, recent testing has revealed issues with properly processing queries and speed to respond. Gurman did note that March of this year was the original release target and that the situation remains fluid. So, who knows? The event could still feature a Siri teaser or even the full release if problems are resolved by then. We'll keep an eye on that, but …”View more
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AI's impact on white-collar jobs is accelerating, with experts warning of significant job displacement. Recent data suggests that while productivity is rising, the hiring rate in AI-exposed sectors is plummeting, creating a paradox that could reshape the workforce. As we transition from AI experimentation to structural utility, understanding this economic transformation is crucial for workers and businesses alike.
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis·The AI Productivity Boom Finally Shows Up·Feb 17, 2026
“… a process of, you know, I would like, you know, go, you know, go to the data center one day, bring a big cup of coffee, you know, keep it below the Mac minis, John. Um, and, and, and just go through like one by one. All right. Reset this one, reset this, you know, just take, take them down one by one, reset them, wipe them put them in put them in the thing um but the before this announcement of apple business which happened you know yesterday the day before um yesterday before this announcement there was like the second part of it which was okay apple business manager would have like the the …”“… basically what I want. And the only downside is when you already have the machines preexisting like I do here everyone said like in order to enroll them into this kind of management you need to wipe them and you need physical access. So it would be a process of, you know, I would like, you know, go, you know, go to the data center one day, bring a big cup of coffee, you know, keep it below the Mac minis, John. Um, and, and, and just go through like one by one. All right. Reset this one, reset this, you know, just take, take them down one by one, reset them, wipe them put them in put them in the thing um but the before this announcement of apple business which happened you know yesterday the day before um yesterday before this announcement there was like the second part of it which was okay apple business manager would have like the the component of like registering the serial numbers associating them to a business that had an mdm thing but then what everyone else did was have their own mdm providers through companies like jamf former sponsor of the show a long time ago. This is what most big businesses do, is they have”View more
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Zero-touch deployment allows companies to manage large fleets of Macs effortlessly, enabling remote employees to set up their devices without manual configuration. By utilizing Apple Business Manager and MDM solutions, businesses can automatically enroll devices upon first connection to the internet, streamlining management and software updates. This innovative approach eliminates the need for physical access to machines, revolutionizing how organizations handle their tech infrastructure.
Accidental Tech Podcast·684: It’s Not What Young People Do·Mar 26, 2026
“… setup. Has performance degraded at all over the last few weeks as context balloons? Yeah, TBD, we are waiting on our Mac Studios, and I'm on a Mac Mini right now, so I've just gotten on the Mac Mini, and it's helping me get to different pages. What I was gonna show, actually it's a good segue there, this is what I'm having my replicant do just for me. I gave it access to the entire company's Notion, the entire company's Slack, and the entire company's Google Docs. For myself, I said, hey, just every four hours, summarize my email and tell me what I should. it'd be doing. But I realized if I …”“… about memory inside of OpenClaw. People are really fired up about this. So a couple of questions for the room here. Jason, this one's for you. Bigwill0504 says, I want to hear about long-term memory management for Ultron, which is the launch meta OpenClaw setup. Has performance degraded at all over the last few weeks as context balloons? Yeah, TBD, we are waiting on our Mac Studios, and I'm on a Mac Mini right now, so I've just gotten on the Mac Mini, and it's helping me get to different pages. What I was gonna show, actually it's a good segue there, this is what I'm having my replicant do just for me. I gave it access to the entire company's Notion, the entire company's Slack, and the entire company's Google Docs. For myself, I said, hey, just every four hours, summarize my email and tell me what I should. it'd be doing. But I realized if I show this on the screen right now, it's going to show like people's, what companies we're investing in. So I said just replace any company with color and names of people with animals. So what you can see here is like Moose at Moose Consulting about Cobalt, circle back next week, yada yada. This one should be archived, it's just a billing, et cetera. …”View more
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OpenClaw technology allows CEOs to automate email summaries and bug fixes in real-time, drastically improving productivity. With features like instant troubleshooting and automated outreach, tasks that once took days can now be completed in hours. This innovation is set to transform how companies manage communication and information flow.
This Week in Startups·Kill Your Startup’s Knowledge Chaos with OpenClaw (with Oliver Henry and Jeff Weisbein) | E2254·Feb 24, 2026
“… agent use into integrated team interactive agent use. One small theme, which is admittedly less important than the other ones, is the fact that the Mac Mini all on its own has given Apple an entire AI strategy, which I just think is hilarious, especially as this now gets embraced not only by the open claws, but by the open claw competitors. Going a little more meta, the way that we think about pivoting and changing what a company does”“… it is the challenge or achieve whatever it is the goal that the prompter has put to them. Another theme is multiplayer mode. Between Computer for Enterprise integrated into Slack and Replit Agent4's multiplayer canvas, we're moving away from siloed agent use into integrated team interactive agent use. One small theme, which is admittedly less important than the other ones, is the fact that the Mac Mini all on its own has given Apple an entire AI strategy, which I just think is hilarious, especially as this now gets embraced not only by the open claws, but by the open claw competitors. Going a little more meta, the way that we think about pivoting and changing what a company does”View more
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Agent 4 transforms how teams collaborate by allowing multiple users to work on various tasks simultaneously, from updating fonts to building new features. This innovative platform enhances the creative process with a new interactive canvas and tools, making it a powerful productivity suite for digital projects. As coding becomes less of a barrier, the focus shifts to expanding capabilities in knowledge work and teamwork.
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis·What Vibe Coding is Turning Into·Mar 12, 2026
“you can give them access to Python and they can talk to any API, they can write their own CLIs at this point. And so you mentioned no Mac Mini, but is there a world where I tell, just for our example, I want a new Notion document generated every day with a breakdown, I want you to go to a read-only access API for the YouTube API, pull all of our analytics, pull all the chat feed, synthesize all that and put together a Notion document that I can review with the team in the morning that says, oh, this segment of the show was particularly great. Here's how the analytics changed. Here's …”“you can give them access to Python and they can talk to any API, they can write their own CLIs at this point. And so you mentioned no Mac Mini, but is there a world where I tell, just for our example, I want a new Notion document generated every day with a breakdown, I want you to go to a read-only access API for the YouTube API, pull all of our analytics, pull all the chat feed, synthesize all that and put together a Notion document that I can review with the team in the morning that says, oh, this segment of the show was particularly great. Here's how the analytics changed. Here's where the viewer spikes were, all of that, that would require talking to an API. What does that look like if there's not an off the shelf integration? All of this should be possible, if it's not already possible, getting the YouTube API, getting the transcript, I don't know everybody has access to it, Gemini might have special access to that, but …”View more
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Imagine generating a daily Notion document that summarizes your YouTube analytics and highlights viewer spikes—all automated! This is possible through API integration, allowing users to leverage Notion not just as a note-taking tool, but as a powerful computing platform for customized workflows. With AI managing the tedious tasks, you can focus on what truly matters in your business.
TBPN·Citrini Memo Reactions, Kim K Enters Energy Drinks, Jane Street Sued | Patrick & John Collison, Bill Gurley, James Cadwallader, Scott Wu, Ivan Zhao, Stefano Ermon, Rune Kvist, Reiner Pope, Devansh Pandey·Feb 24, 2026
“… released it and all. That was the only real kind of thing. number of Macs that need their chip and ship updates. So Mac Studio needs its update. Mac Mini needs its update. The base iPad is due for its update. So all those things, I think it's very possible all that stuff happens at WWDC. They seem to be on track for a, quote, first half of the year, and that kind of is the end of the first half of the year. The M5 Ultra, for sure, I would bet, because if we're going to be getting the M6 later this year, it seems as though that M5 Ultra has to come out at some point relatively soon, unless it …”“We have not gotten much in the way of new hardware at most WWDCs. Only when they had to kind of announce Vision Pro because they needed developers to get on board before they released it and all. That was the only real kind of thing. number of Macs that need their chip and ship updates. So Mac Studio needs its update. Mac Mini needs its update. The base iPad is due for its update. So all those things, I think it's very possible all that stuff happens at WWDC. They seem to be on track for a, quote, first half of the year, and that kind of is the end of the first half of the year. The M5 Ultra, for sure, I would bet, because if we're going to be getting the M6 later this year, it seems as though that M5 Ultra has to come out at some point relatively soon, unless it doesn't. But for them to miss the M4 and the M5 Ultra would be strange to me. So, yeah, the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra seems to be solid. Mac Pro, man, are they ever going to do anything with that? Does it still look good? No, Mac Pro is going to go away. I check once a week to see if it's not just axed from Apple's website. It would not surprise me …”View more
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The Mac Pro's discontinuation marks a sad demise for what was once a flagship product, now replaced by the less modular Mac Studio.
The Mac Pro's discontinuation marks a sad demise for what was once a flagship product, now replaced by the Mac Studio which lacks the modularity that made the Mac Pro iconic.
The Mac Pro's demise is a sad end for what was once a flagship product, now replaced by the less modular Mac Studio.
Macworld Podcast·Episode 976: WWDC26 news, Apple TV rumors, and more·Mar 25, 2026
“… right. Also, because a lot of people over the last, you know, call it like two months that have been wanting to do these little machines are buying Mac Minis. 100%. So Mac Mini, just to give you some context here, if you were to get the latest Mac Mini, let me click on the little buy button, $599. So, same price. Interesting. But no display. Oh, right. And not portable And no keyboard no mouse But faster It got an M4 chip in it 16 gigs of memory Why do you need the machine to be that fast Do you want to hear something Well watch this You can do a Mac Mini with an M4 Pro, 14 cores, 64 gigs of RAM, …”“… For a runaround travel thing? Yeah. But also, like I said, it could be the perfect use case for a machine that you want to just be in a bubble, you know what I mean? And able to just do your tasks. Do your tasks. 100%. Oh, man. Okay. All right. All right. Also, because a lot of people over the last, you know, call it like two months that have been wanting to do these little machines are buying Mac Minis. 100%. So Mac Mini, just to give you some context here, if you were to get the latest Mac Mini, let me click on the little buy button, $599. So, same price. Interesting. But no display. Oh, right. And not portable And no keyboard no mouse But faster It got an M4 chip in it 16 gigs of memory Why do you need the machine to be that fast Do you want to hear something Well watch this You can do a Mac Mini with an M4 Pro, 14 cores, 64 gigs of RAM, and an 8-terabyte hard drive, and 10-gigabit Ethernet. And this little, tiny-ass guy. And this is a Mac Mini, people. $4,699. Fucking Apple, man. And a little guy that... You can make a Mac Mini cost $4,699. Without the... And what's the studio... What's the studio monitor cost now? Oh, yeah. The studio monitor is ridiculous as well. But... And then …”View more
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You can configure a Mac Mini to cost a staggering $4,699, showcasing Apple's premium pricing strategy. This tiny machine can pack an M4 Pro chip, 64GB of RAM, and an 8TB hard drive, making it a powerhouse despite its size. In contrast, the MacBook options offer a more portable solution at a lower price point, raising questions about value and use cases.
Diggnation (Rebooted)·Hard Truths: Layoffs, Bots, and What's Next for Digg·Mar 18, 2026
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Using reminders for birthday rewards can help you never miss out on perks again. A listener shares their clever strategy of organizing birthday rewards in a dedicated reminders list, ensuring they keep track of expiration dates. This tip could save you money and enhance your birthday celebrations.
Mac Geek Gab·When the Internet Spits You Out – Mac Geek Gab 1135·Mar 30, 2026
“… fruits of this OpenAI and Jonny Ive collaboration sometime next year. Next up today, Apple has announced that it plans to start manufacturing the Mac Mini in the United States starting this year. Sabih Khan, Apple's chief operating officer, shared the development in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, and Apple followed that up with a dedicated press release with more information. The Mac Mini is currently manufactured in Vietnam and China. Apple has previously pushed the low-volume Mac Pro as Apple's Made in America desktop computer, starting in 2013 and continuing with the revision in …”“… of responsibilities has reportedly sparked tension. Some OpenAI staffers have complained that LoveFrom is slow to revise its designs and shares little about its process, even with others working on devices within OpenAI. We should see the first fruits of this OpenAI and Jonny Ive collaboration sometime next year. Next up today, Apple has announced that it plans to start manufacturing the Mac Mini in the United States starting this year. Sabih Khan, Apple's chief operating officer, shared the development in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, and Apple followed that up with a dedicated press release with more information. The Mac Mini is currently manufactured in Vietnam and China. Apple has previously pushed the low-volume Mac Pro as Apple's Made in America desktop computer, starting in 2013 and continuing with the revision in 2019. The Mac Mini is expected to replace that as Apple's computer made in the United States. When asked how many Mac Minis Apple makes per year, Khan answers that Apple is making quote, thousands every week. It's not explicitly clear how many of those will be made in the United States starting later this year. Apple CEO Tim Cook said, quote, Apple …”View more
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Apple's decision to manufacture the Mac Mini in Texas is a strategic move to bolster American manufacturing and expand its footprint in the U.S.
Apple's commitment to American manufacturing is demonstrated by expanding Mac Mini production in Houston, signaling a significant investment in domestic production capabilities.
9to5Mac Daily·Apple US manufacturing, iOS 26.4 beta 2·Feb 25, 2026
“… And you know what is going to be the first thing that actually takes action on that Kevin Open Claw Mark my words One of these bots plugged into a Mac Mini is going to see a”“… world leader you know be removed from power in air quotes before a certain date that could actually create a bounty on that person where someone might go out and say hey if I want to make money on this I need to like kill this person before this day And you know what is going to be the first thing that actually takes action on that Kevin Open Claw Mark my words One of these bots plugged into a Mac Mini is going to see a”View more
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Prediction markets may seem like a way to gauge future events, but they could be incentivizing dangerous behavior, especially in war. Insider trading and direct betting on atrocities could lead to grim consequences, as seen with assassination markets. This raises serious ethical questions about how we interpret and utilize information in times of conflict.
Hard Fork·OpenAI's Fog of War + Betting on Iran + Hard Fork Review of Slop·Mar 06, 2026
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Apple Card users can now earn an impressive 5% daily cash back on purchases at Walgreens and Duane Reade until May 20th. This limited-time offer allows you to earn up to $25 back on a combined total of $500 in purchases, whether shopping in-store or online. It's a surprising opportunity to maximize your rewards at these retail chains, especially if you didn't know you could shop there online!
Mac OS Ken·MacBook Neo Sets Record for Switchers - MOSK: 03.23.2026·Mar 23, 2026
“And really all you're getting is that mini LED panel with 120 hertz and 2000 nits of brightness. I don't know that I care about the faster charging very much. And that is so much more money for a display that is better. But is it worth that much money? but I guess this is maybe I'm not the customer for this. This is maybe for people that are using it for professional purposes and actually need to edit HDR content. The other thing is that Apple's got exploring medical certification for …”“And really all you're getting is that mini LED panel with 120 hertz and 2000 nits of brightness. I don't know that I care about the faster charging very much. And that is so much more money for a display that is better. But is it worth that much money? but I guess this is maybe I'm not the customer for this. This is maybe for people that are using it for professional purposes and actually need to edit HDR content. The other thing is that Apple's got exploring medical certification for this product as well and wants to see it used in hospitals and medical environments where you need to be able to look at scans and look in very precise details to determine people's health outcomes. so I understand that if that's if that's who this product is for then a hospital is not going to be too worried about spending three and a half thousand …”View more
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Apple's latest displays are priced as high as $3,500, but are they worth it? While the mini LED panel and HDR capabilities cater to professionals, many users feel there's a lack of affordable options for those who don't need top-tier specs. The discussion highlights the need for a mid-range display that balances quality and cost, especially as Apple has historically offered more budget-friendly monitors.
The MacRumors Show·184: Apple Experience Recap: $599 MacBook Neo Announced!·Mar 06, 2026
“… that has one fewer GPU core, but for all intents and purposes, this is the iPhone 16 Pro chip inside of an Apple laptop. And it's not a weird Mac mini developer transition kit. It's a shipping product that customers can purchase. Neo communicates that. It communicates this is not an older chip inside. It's not Intel. It's not, you know, Apple's looking as the M chips, you know, it's something different. And it's not just the chip and the power. It's, you know, as you do a comparison with the $500 more M5 MacBook Air, there is just, you know, dozens and dozens of differences in terms of like …”“… been that, but I think there is something, you know, Neo to me communicates new and different. and the fact that this has, I don't know if we talked about it, but the A18 Pro chip inside, which was first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro. It's a bin version that has one fewer GPU core, but for all intents and purposes, this is the iPhone 16 Pro chip inside of an Apple laptop. And it's not a weird Mac mini developer transition kit. It's a shipping product that customers can purchase. Neo communicates that. It communicates this is not an older chip inside. It's not Intel. It's not, you know, Apple's looking as the M chips, you know, it's something different. And it's not just the chip and the power. It's, you know, as you do a comparison with the $500 more M5 MacBook Air, there is just, you know, dozens and dozens of differences in terms of like small niceties, you know, whether or not you think the notch is better or not. That's one thing, but the webcam is better on the MacBook Air because it's got center stage and desk view, the light indicator for when you're using the webcam being physical instead of in software. Backlit keyboard. This is the first not backlit keyboard I think in 16 …”View more
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The MacBook Neo's introduction with an A18 Pro chip marks a strategic shift for Apple, emphasizing affordability and new technology over traditional fanfare.
The MacBook Neo offers a compelling value proposition at $600, but its lack of a backlit keyboard and other features may deter some buyers.
The MacBook Neo's aggressive pricing at $600 positions it as a highly competitive option in Apple's lineup, challenging perceptions of Apple's products as exclusively premium.
9to5Mac Happy Hour·Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more·Mar 06, 2026
“… and said, hey, we're not going to train a foundation model. We're not going to build a whole bunch of compute infrastructure. We're going to serve Gemini. We're going to serve Gemini. And we'll pay them, what, a billion dollars a year or something like that? Yeah. Yeah, I mean, this year will be really interesting. It'll be fascinating to see what the new Siri actually looks like, what it can really do. We'll start to see that, I think, in Q2. Yes. And then separately, we're expecting new devices from OpenAI, right? Oh yeah. Teasing the POC time whatever you want to call it It be interesting to …”“… done well because a lot of shareholders have believed in the goal, believed in the value of AI, believed in the value of building compute infrastructure broadly, and they've been rewarded for it in most cases. But Apple's just sort of sat that out and said, hey, we're not going to train a foundation model. We're not going to build a whole bunch of compute infrastructure. We're going to serve Gemini. We're going to serve Gemini. And we'll pay them, what, a billion dollars a year or something like that? Yeah. Yeah, I mean, this year will be really interesting. It'll be fascinating to see what the new Siri actually looks like, what it can really do. We'll start to see that, I think, in Q2. Yes. And then separately, we're expecting new devices from OpenAI, right? Oh yeah. Teasing the POC time whatever you want to call it It be interesting to see if they can kind of break the AI hardware curse that I feel like is Well I wanted to think about that because I wonder if the story over for some of those like cursed bad launches product Like we saw Friend apparently has found a little niche, very controversial, but Humane has sold to HP. It seems like they're not working on that product …”View more
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Apple is shifting its financial model to embrace AI, planning to invest heavily despite potential debt. This change could redefine its market position, especially with the upcoming integration of Gemini AI into iOS, which may unlock new opportunities for app developers. As Apple navigates this transition, the impact on shareholders and the tech landscape could be significant.
“Yeah, so I had been, I already had an M4 Mac Mini, but I didn't know, and obviously they didn't introduce a new one. I've been concerned that if they introduced any sort of refresh to that device, they would be priced higher than it currently is, especially if you get it in the education store. And so I was like, oh, that's a really good kind of all around computer. Should I go ahead and buy one? um, leading up to this. I did not. Um, but I do have an M3, um, Max M3, MacBook pro max M3, max …”“Yeah, so I had been, I already had an M4 Mac Mini, but I didn't know, and obviously they didn't introduce a new one. I've been concerned that if they introduced any sort of refresh to that device, they would be priced higher than it currently is, especially if you get it in the education store. And so I was like, oh, that's a really good kind of all around computer. Should I go ahead and buy one? um, leading up to this. I did not. Um, but I do have an M3, um, Max M3, MacBook pro max M3, max MacBook pro 14 inch. And I replaced that with an M1, um, uh, MacBook pro, uh, M1 max MacBook pro 14 inch. And I had, I have to, I have to be honest with you. I wish in some ways that I'd kept that in one, um, uh, max because I think that it was, it had 64 gigs of Ram. My current machine has 128. I don't know when some of the LLM stuff that I do, and …”View more
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The M3 MacBook Pro struggles with battery life and heat management compared to its predecessor, the M1. Users are advised to consider the 16-inch model for better performance, especially if they're investing heavily in high-end specs. This insight comes from firsthand experience navigating Apple's latest offerings and their specifications.
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)·MBW 1014: iPhone 17e: The "Enough" Phone - New iPad Air, M5 Pro, and M5 Max Chips·Mar 03, 2026
“What's your stack? You're in a virtual machine. You got a studio. What do you think? I use Mac Mini. I have several Mac Minis and I also use virtual machines. So, you know, for my my venture capital firm, we use a digital ocean virtual machine that operates in our Slack. And my team there has absolutely loved it. And I've also got a bunch of testing right now, Like Alex said earlier, Vercel has been an amazing partner to us at OpenClaw. Guillermo and his team are just world class. We love them. They've got a new virtual machine environment …”“What's your stack? You're in a virtual machine. You got a studio. What do you think? I use Mac Mini. I have several Mac Minis and I also use virtual machines. So, you know, for my my venture capital firm, we use a digital ocean virtual machine that operates in our Slack. And my team there has absolutely loved it. And I've also got a bunch of testing right now, Like Alex said earlier, Vercel has been an amazing partner to us at OpenClaw. Guillermo and his team are just world class. We love them. They've got a new virtual machine environment called Sandboxes. And so I've been doing a bunch of testing using Sandboxes. They're not really set up yet for OpenClaw to be super effective. You have to keep them alive every five hours and these kinds of things. But I'm doing a bunch of testing there. But I think the answer to the question is whatever your use case is. I just moved mine, Dave, to …”View more
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Switching to a Mac Studio revolutionized my workflow, allowing me to run software like Kimmy 2.5 more effectively. I discovered how to streamline my tasks by automating video downloads directly into my Google Drive, though I'm still perfecting the integration with Apple Photos. This journey highlights the importance of choosing the right tech stack for your specific use case.
This Week in Startups·How the OpenClaw foundation bullet-proofed its future (w/Dave Morin) | E2257·Mar 03, 2026
“… and spend 50 grand. He's one shot. He claims that he rebuilt our entire ERP, but I fired it up, and it didn't even have HTTPS. What's going on? The Mac Mini wasn't even plugged in. Yeah, the Mac Mini wasn't even plugged in. He was just chatting. But clearly there is a disconnect between, like, the Stripe data is very real. The value creation is very real. The revenue is very real at the labs. But when just random Joe Schmo, CFOs, CEOs get a call from the feds, they say, like, yeah, we're not really getting that much value out of AI. And so the questions that you need to dig into, there's actually …”“… It's a good line. No one wants a refund on their tokens. Everyone is using AI. Their spend is increasing. Although I'm sure some CEOs heard that and thought, I kind of do want a refund. I'd love a refund. I had one team member go absolutely haywire and spend 50 grand. He's one shot. He claims that he rebuilt our entire ERP, but I fired it up, and it didn't even have HTTPS. What's going on? The Mac Mini wasn't even plugged in. Yeah, the Mac Mini wasn't even plugged in. He was just chatting. But clearly there is a disconnect between, like, the Stripe data is very real. The value creation is very real. The revenue is very real at the labs. But when just random Joe Schmo, CFOs, CEOs get a call from the feds, they say, like, yeah, we're not really getting that much value out of AI. And so the questions that you need to dig into, there's actually four key findings. The one headline that the New York Times is pushing is this 80% number, 80% report little impact or no impact on employment and productivity. But there's actually a bunch of positive signals. There's a bunch of mixed signals in here. So 70% of firms actively use AI, and particularly younger, more productive firms. Second, while …”View more
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Despite 70% of firms using AI, a staggering 80% of executives report little to no impact on productivity and employment. This disconnect reveals that while some businesses are reaping benefits, many leaders are still clinging to traditional methods, leading to confusion and frustration over AI's true value.
TBPN·Happy Nvidia Day, Salesforce Earnings with Marc Benioff, Anthropic's New Stance on Safety | Doug O'Laughlin, Maxwell Meyer, Ben Lerer, Michael Manapat, Adam Warmoth, Connor Sweeney, Matthew Harpe·Feb 25, 2026
“… compress things, that's a dead giveaway that it's getting tired, so to speak. Next up, after setting up cloud code, I did actually go out and buy a Mac Mini for this. It is absolutely the case that you do not have to do this. It doesn't require some super powerful set of resources. You can certainly run this thing on any old laptop you've got kicking around. But the Mac Mini approach appealed to me one because I wanted a totally fresh environment where I could very incrementally give it access to the systems that I wanted to give it access to without fear of it bleeding into other things, because …”“… you to walk through everything step by step in the tiniest little incremental ways, and it will do so with infinite patience, at least until it hits the end of its context window, at which point, where honestly, if it's rushing, you were trying to compress things, that's a dead giveaway that it's getting tired, so to speak. Next up, after setting up cloud code, I did actually go out and buy a Mac Mini for this. It is absolutely the case that you do not have to do this. It doesn't require some super powerful set of resources. You can certainly run this thing on any old laptop you've got kicking around. But the Mac Mini approach appealed to me one because I wanted a totally fresh environment where I could very incrementally give it access to the systems that I wanted to give it access to without fear of it bleeding into other things, because those things just didn't exist on the Mac Mini. And I also did want a dedicated machine that was always on, always running, so that I could port in and access it from anywhere. I'm not going to go through the full step by step Mac Mini setup. But to give you a sense of what you're in for, whether you use a Mac Mini or another device, first, you're …”View more
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OpenClaw is the AI that can perform tasks for you, even while you're not around. By setting it up on a dedicated machine like a Mac Mini, you can create agents that manage your work, learn your preferences, and execute tasks autonomously. This innovative setup allows you to work seamlessly, whether at your desk or on the go, transforming how you interact with technology.
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis·How I Built My 10-Agent OpenClaw Team·Feb 12, 2026
“… AI models may still go through Google's headquarters. Mac Rumors highlights a report from the Information that says Apple can boil down Google Gemini into smaller models able to run on Apple devices. Called Distillation, the piece on the piece explains that Apple can ask the main Gemini model to perform a series of tasks that provide high-quality results with a rundown of the reasoning process. Apple can feed the answers and reasoning information that it gets from Gemini to train smaller, cheaper models. With this process, the smaller models are able to learn the internal computations used …”“The road from here to Apple's on-device AI models may still go through Google's headquarters. Mac Rumors highlights a report from the Information that says Apple can boil down Google Gemini into smaller models able to run on Apple devices. Called Distillation, the piece on the piece explains that Apple can ask the main Gemini model to perform a series of tasks that provide high-quality results with a rundown of the reasoning process. Apple can feed the answers and reasoning information that it gets from Gemini to train smaller, cheaper models. With this process, the smaller models are able to learn the internal computations used by Gemini, producing efficient models that have Gemini-like performance but require less computing power. The Cupertino company is said to have hit some stumbling blocks due to Gemini's focus on chatbot and coding applications. not always what Apple is looking for. Still, such distillation could move Apple further along in its edge AI aspirations. …”View more
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Apple is set to enhance its on-device AI capabilities by distilling Google's Gemini into smaller, efficient models. This innovative process allows Apple to leverage Gemini's advanced reasoning while creating models that require less computing power, paving the way for powerful AI features on your iPhone. However, Apple faces challenges due to Gemini's focus on chatbot applications, which may not align with their goals.
Mac OS Ken·Apple Grows Its AMP and Retires Mac Pro - MOSK: 03.27.2026·Mar 27, 2026
“… interesting that is happening. So when I went off and started to play with the OpenClaw agents earlier this year, I was running them on a small Mac Mini that I have in my equipment cabinets. And within a week or so, I was hammering it so hard that Rune, which is the audio transport that I use around the house, and our CCTV cameras were really no longer working, partly because the open-claw agent was demanding so much of the resources on the system. So I went off and I bought a new Mac Mini, as you know, for R Mini Arnold. I've discussed this many, many times. When I then suggested to my team …”“… or at Claude, I was doing it through an Apple device. And in fact, even as I switched from model to model to model, the device I used did not change. So there was something that I missed that was right in front of me. But recently there is something interesting that is happening. So when I went off and started to play with the OpenClaw agents earlier this year, I was running them on a small Mac Mini that I have in my equipment cabinets. And within a week or so, I was hammering it so hard that Rune, which is the audio transport that I use around the house, and our CCTV cameras were really no longer working, partly because the open-claw agent was demanding so much of the resources on the system. So I went off and I bought a new Mac Mini, as you know, for R Mini Arnold. I've discussed this many, many times. When I then suggested to my team that they might want to get Mac Minis, we noticed that instead of a three to four day delivery time, delivery times had extended somewhat. And Tom's Hardware, which is a fantastically nerdy blog that I've been reading for years and years, had a headline that said it all. Open claw-fueled ordering frenzy creates Mac shortage. And there was a TikTok …”View more
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Apple's AI strategy may seem lacking, but their hardware remains crucial for advanced AI applications, suggesting a different kind of influence in the AI race.
Apple's AI strategy may be underestimated as their hardware remains essential for advanced AI applications despite criticism of their AI advancements.
Apple's AI strategy may seem lacking, but their hardware remains crucial for advanced AI applications, suggesting a different kind of success in the AI race.
Azeem Azhar's Exponential View·Why I changed my mind about Apple and AI·Mar 18, 2026
“… LLMs, take a look at your code, all of that type of stuff. So this could be a machine that lives at your house. I know a lot of people have taken a Mac Mini. I personally have a, I'm pointing to the ground right now, I have an old MacBook that I have set up to never go to sleep. Yeah. And it's just hardwired into it. I'll probably throw it into my server rack at some point. And that is allows me just to have something running constantly. You have a Mac mini, right? Yeah. Yeah. It's so funny that became so trendy. I bought this Mac mini like what, two years ago or something because my NAS exists …”“… actually run because there's so many different spots that you can run it. At the end of the day, you need either a computer or a server running somewhere that can sit there and let this agent sort of churn away, send API calls back and forth to the LLMs, take a look at your code, all of that type of stuff. So this could be a machine that lives at your house. I know a lot of people have taken a Mac Mini. I personally have a, I'm pointing to the ground right now, I have an old MacBook that I have set up to never go to sleep. Yeah. And it's just hardwired into it. I'll probably throw it into my server rack at some point. And that is allows me just to have something running constantly. You have a Mac mini, right? Yeah. Yeah. It's so funny that became so trendy. I bought this Mac mini like what, two years ago or something because my NAS exists with the NAS hardware is like garbage for a lot of stuff. Like I wanted to do video transcoding and stuff that the NAS can handle. So it's like, oh, I'm going to get a Mac mini. I'm going to run my software on the Mac mini and containers and then just use the NAS as actual drives instead. And I've been doing that for a little while. And then now I run …”View more
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Running a remote coding agent can be as simple as using an old laptop or a Mac Mini, which allows for constant API calls and development processes. Many tech enthusiasts are repurposing their hardware to handle tasks like video transcoding and game servers, showcasing the versatility and efficiency of these setups. This trend highlights how even less powerful machines can effectively support complex coding tasks without breaking the bank.
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats·987: Remote Coding Agents·Mar 16, 2026
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Imagine waking your Mac and having all your desktop icons perfectly arranged without lifting a finger. Father John's question about automating the Desktop Icon Manager leads to the discovery of Keyboard Maestro, a powerful tool that can trigger actions upon waking. By setting it up correctly, you can ensure your icons are restored automatically every time your Mac wakes from sleep.
Mac Geek Gab·Geek Therapy – Mac Geek Gab 1133·Mar 16, 2026
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Did you know you can convert images directly in Finder with a simple right-click? This feature saves you from the hassle of opening Preview, making file management much easier. Plus, with third-party apps like Supercharge, you can supercharge your right-click menu with powerful actions, streamlining your workflow even further.
Mac Power Users·840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think·Mar 15, 2026
“… in the U.S. 9to5Mac had Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabi Khan telling the Wall Street Journal this week that Foxconn will start producing units of Mac Mini at a facility in Houston, Texas sometime this year. While Khan tells the Journal that Apple makes thousands of Mac Mini units every week, it's unclear how many will be made in the Lone Star State. The piece on the same discussion from Apple Insider indicates that the plan is for all Mac Mini units made for the U.S. to be made in the U.S.”“… media. Seems most are now expecting a series of press releases about new products next week ahead of media demos in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, the 4th of March. Farther on the horizon, Apple is planning to make another Mac here in the U.S. 9to5Mac had Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabi Khan telling the Wall Street Journal this week that Foxconn will start producing units of Mac Mini at a facility in Houston, Texas sometime this year. While Khan tells the Journal that Apple makes thousands of Mac Mini units every week, it's unclear how many will be made in the Lone Star State. The piece on the same discussion from Apple Insider indicates that the plan is for all Mac Mini units made for the U.S. to be made in the U.S.”View more
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Apple's decision to produce the Mac Mini in Texas is a strategic move to align with U.S. manufacturing goals, though the scale of production remains uncertain.
Apple's plan to produce Mac Mini units in Houston is a strategic move to bolster U.S. manufacturing and reduce reliance on Asian production.
Apple is expected to announce a new low-cost MacBook powered by an A-series processor, aligning with the upcoming 'Special Experience' event, suggesting a strategic expansion of their product lineup.
Mac OS Ken·A Monster Promo for a Monster Apple TV Show - MOSK: 02.24.2026·Feb 24, 2026
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This is your final chance to share your thoughts on today's basketball discussion before we wrap up. Mac McClung, the G-League's all-time leading scorer, joined us to talk about his journey and what lies ahead. Don't miss out on sharing your insights as we prepare for tomorrow's show!
The Dan Patrick Show·Hour 3 – Mac McClung, Dan Hurley·Mar 26, 2026
“Apple announced this week that it will start manufacturing the Mac mini. in the United States later this year. So they say, beginning later this year, Mac Mini will be produced at a new factory on Apple's Houston manufacturing site, which will double the campus's footprint. Which is where they were currently making Apple Intelligence private cloud compute servers. Yes, and which, to their credit, allegedly, that they were ahead of schedule on starting production of those Mac Minis, or of those Apple Intelligence …”“Apple announced this week that it will start manufacturing the Mac mini. in the United States later this year. So they say, beginning later this year, Mac Mini will be produced at a new factory on Apple's Houston manufacturing site, which will double the campus's footprint. Which is where they were currently making Apple Intelligence private cloud compute servers. Yes, and which, to their credit, allegedly, that they were ahead of schedule on starting production of those Mac Minis, or of those Apple Intelligence servers. So it seems, again, if you take them at their public word, this Houston facility is going pretty well so far, but the devil's in the details, right? Like how many Apple Intelligence servers are they making in Houston? Are they making one every week? Or are they actually making a, keeping a steady supply of them? Yeah, I mean, they're making …”View more
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Apple's announcement to manufacture the Mac Mini in the U.S. marks a significant shift in their production strategy, potentially phasing out the Mac Pro. This move, while seen as a positive step towards local manufacturing, raises questions about the actual volume and impact of this decision. With the Mac Mini being a low-volume product, it appears to be more of a token gesture than a substantial commitment to U.S. production.
9to5Mac Happy Hour·Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production·Feb 26, 2026
“… the MacBook Neo is going to be a game changer, not only for the computer industry, but for Apple's bottom line. Was there any conversation about Mac minis? No, no, just on Twitter. Everyone wants a new Mac Mini for OpenClaw and all the AI stuff and everything going on there. There will be a Mac Mini this year, but I'm not expecting it until closer to the end of the year. Yeah. I just thinking of like if you get a Mac Mini you need to plug it into something You need a display you need a keyboard mouse like there a lot of extra features that drive up the cost And people aren't actually buying them …”“… Apple have a really strong quarter. Remember, they guided an extremely strong March quarter. We had a feeling we knew why, but now we know why for sure, because all these products are now hitting the market. And I think at $600, at $500 for education, the MacBook Neo is going to be a game changer, not only for the computer industry, but for Apple's bottom line. Was there any conversation about Mac minis? No, no, just on Twitter. Everyone wants a new Mac Mini for OpenClaw and all the AI stuff and everything going on there. There will be a Mac Mini this year, but I'm not expecting it until closer to the end of the year. Yeah. I just thinking of like if you get a Mac Mini you need to plug it into something You need a display you need a keyboard mouse like there a lot of extra features that drive up the cost And people aren't actually buying them for the power of the Mac Mini. They're buying it just to be able to interface with iMessage. And so the MacBook Neo might actually sort of displace the Mac Mini potentially because you have, I mean, not if you're wiring them all together or something, But I'm wondering if there's any like odd, unpredictable, orthogonal purchasers of Neo or is it …”View more
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The MacBook Neo is poised to be a game changer for both the computer industry and Apple's financial performance, especially with its competitive pricing.
The MacBook Neo is poised to be a game changer for both the computer industry and Apple's financial performance, especially at its competitive price point.
TBPN·Daniel Gross’s AGI Trades, SpaceX’s $1.75T IPO, Google Silences Sweeney | Mark Gurman, Dan Primack, Cameron McCord, Max Haot, Christian Howell·Mar 05, 2026
“why would you not go get a Mac Mini or a Mac Studio or something and run it on that? I mean, it really seems like there's opportunity there for them to stand out a bit from their competitors. And if there anything in the OS that standing in the way this would be important for them to pay attention to If they look at what people are doing with agents like Omiclaw on macOS and they say to Apple you know the thing about macOS that gets in our way is X If they say, we're going to fix …”“why would you not go get a Mac Mini or a Mac Studio or something and run it on that? I mean, it really seems like there's opportunity there for them to stand out a bit from their competitors. And if there anything in the OS that standing in the way this would be important for them to pay attention to If they look at what people are doing with agents like Omiclaw on macOS and they say to Apple you know the thing about macOS that gets in our way is X If they say, we're going to fix X for those people so that this new macOS 27 is way better for people who are experimenting with agentic AI, like that's what you want. You don't want Apple to be like, we're going to do our own little claw, but it's going to not do anything. You want it to be like, we will grease the skids for the people who are out there on the cutting edge so …”View more
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Apple's upcoming macOS 27 could redefine AI development by addressing key issues for developers using agentic AI. By leveraging their hardware for custom post-training, Mac users may find a unique advantage over competitors like Google. This innovation could make Mac Studios and Mac Minis the go-to choice for businesses looking to customize AI models efficiently.
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)·MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put it in - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced!·Mar 24, 2026
“… Windows operating system, The NC represents one of the stiffest challenges yet to Bill Gates' dominance of personal computing. It's the original Mac Mini. And it's catapulted Ellison into the international spotlight. There's a very, very funny moment in here where there was a time a few months back, for instance, when he created a stir by going on Oprah to talk about the NC. He goes on Oprah and is like. We've got to talk about network computers. We've got to talk about network computers. Guess what? It's headless. You're not going to need Windows. And they're like, what? So it's a computer that …”“… last two years the network computer known as the NC, a stripped-down personal computer that stores its files on a network instead of a hard drive. It could be big. Something there. Something there. Because it doesn't have to use Microsoft's omnipresent Windows operating system, The NC represents one of the stiffest challenges yet to Bill Gates' dominance of personal computing. It's the original Mac Mini. And it's catapulted Ellison into the international spotlight. There's a very, very funny moment in here where there was a time a few months back, for instance, when he created a stir by going on Oprah to talk about the NC. He goes on Oprah and is like. We've got to talk about network computers. We've got to talk about network computers. Guess what? It's headless. You're not going to need Windows. And they're like, what? So it's a computer that I can't use without the network? I don't even know what that is. He's just talking about the most extreme future. And then, so he's talking about the NC only to have the show take a sharp turn toward his personal affairs when he confessed that he had yet to find the right woman to fill the void in his life. And then they go into some of his life. …”View more
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Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, made headlines when he pitched his revolutionary network computer on Oprah, leading to a surge of interest from women wanting to fill the void in his life. This unexpected twist showcases not only his tech vision but also his personal struggles, as Oracle's phones were flooded with calls following his candid confession. The moment highlights the intersection of tech innovation and personal charisma in the Silicon Valley scene of the 90s.
TBPN·Oracle Rips, Ellison's Tech-First Vision, Fertilizer Crisis | Apoorv Agrawal, Owen Jennings, Amjad Masad, Shardul Shah, Mike Blue, Brian Taylor, Ivan Soto-Wright·Mar 11, 2026
“… I were in the markets, I'd be thinking about. I have a Mac sitting in front of me that costs $599 and didn't come with Touch ID. Right, but that's a Mac Mini. It doesn't come with a keyboard at all. I sitting in front of a Mac Studio with an Apple extended keyboard that does come with a keyboard In fact actually I that a fair way to get it yeah that a fair point william the macbook neo comes with a keyboard a trackpad and a display and it still 5 that kind of my point is touch id is absolutely a necessity of today's technology because this is something i think i want to write about at some point i …”“… I realized I would miss Touch ID. I've had bad experiences, too little storage before. So I Twitch at anything really below a terabyte, but not really for this. I think this is all fine. I think it's a really good specification for the price. If I were in the markets, I'd be thinking about. I have a Mac sitting in front of me that costs $599 and didn't come with Touch ID. Right, but that's a Mac Mini. It doesn't come with a keyboard at all. I sitting in front of a Mac Studio with an Apple extended keyboard that does come with a keyboard In fact actually I that a fair way to get it yeah that a fair point william the macbook neo comes with a keyboard a trackpad and a display and it still 5 that kind of my point is touch id is absolutely a necessity of today's technology because this is something i think i want to write about at some point i don't know where i'll write about it but it's it's it's in the back of my mind apple's biometric systems we talked about this i believe last week or it was recent about apple and privacy and the introduction of the 5s and touch id and it changing how we think about security and privacy on our devices that introduction of biometrics changed a lot …”View more
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Touch ID may seem like a minor feature, but it's actually essential for modern security and convenience on devices like the MacBook Neo. Without it, users face the hassle of typing passwords for every authentication, unlike those with biometric options. This shift in how we interact with technology highlights the importance of seamless security in our daily lives.
AppleInsider Podcast·MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, iPhone 17e and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast·Mar 06, 2026
“… but as soon as your storage starts filling up, it starts getting slow. So, I don't know. I go back to the story with my sister, how she bought the Mac Mini, and the next day, the double storage model was the same price. So I told her to return it. She was like, why would I do that? I don't use storage. I just browse the web. That's exactly what she said. What am I going to do with storage? Yeah. And I was like, bleh. yeah regular people like we have so many things on our desktops and like locally on our computer because it's video files and it's big photos and it's all this stuff regular people …”“… too much memory for this i had an eight gigabyte m1 macbook macbook air when it came out yeah and it's great up until your storage starts filling up because it uses the swap memory yeah and the memory is very fast so it's like it's Generally fine, but as soon as your storage starts filling up, it starts getting slow. So, I don't know. I go back to the story with my sister, how she bought the Mac Mini, and the next day, the double storage model was the same price. So I told her to return it. She was like, why would I do that? I don't use storage. I just browse the web. That's exactly what she said. What am I going to do with storage? Yeah. And I was like, bleh. yeah regular people like we have so many things on our desktops and like locally on our computer because it's video files and it's big photos and it's all this stuff regular people just do everything on the web browser i know but that web browser is usually google chrome which demands safari this is why this is the safari safari which i you know how i feel about safari i'm like the biggest safari evangelist of all time but like i don't know man yeah i love safari i didn't know I'll never use anything else. Here's an interesting …”View more
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The new MacBook Neo's colors are causing a stir, especially the controversial yellow option dubbed 'piss-colored.' While some love the citrus theme, others argue that silver remains the best choice for its classic look. This discussion reflects a deeper debate about consumer preferences and the impact of color choices on tech design.
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast·Nothing Like a New Macbook!·Mar 06, 2026
“… I think this is the start of something very, very good. for the low end of the Mac line. The only other thing I'll say is I wish they would do a Mac mini like this. Like a really, really cheap Mac mini. That is not quite as mainstream a product. Like as a lot of, Jason has been pointing this out, like the Mac mini had previously held the crown for the cheapest Mac in terms of absolute dollar numbers, not adjusted for inflation that Apple has ever sold. But the Mac mini, if you buy it, you can't actually use it. You have to buy, it doesn't even come with a mouse and a keyboard, let alone a …”“… to see this. They're making a splash. The colors are making a splash. I might pick a few different ones, but hey, you know what? I'm proud of them for doing colors on the Mac that you can actually see. So this is great news. I'm very happy to see this. I think this is the start of something very, very good. for the low end of the Mac line. The only other thing I'll say is I wish they would do a Mac mini like this. Like a really, really cheap Mac mini. That is not quite as mainstream a product. Like as a lot of, Jason has been pointing this out, like the Mac mini had previously held the crown for the cheapest Mac in terms of absolute dollar numbers, not adjusted for inflation that Apple has ever sold. But the Mac mini, if you buy it, you can't actually use it. You have to buy, it doesn't even come with a mouse and a keyboard, let alone a screen. Like it is not a complete system. So even though the Mac mini was the champ, I think it was like $4.99 was the lowest it ever was. Just selfishly, so many people buy Mac minis for roles like file servers or more recently running AI agents or whatever. But there's a lot of people who, if your Mac mini ran an iPhone chip, it'd be fine.”View more
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Apple is making a splash by promoting the Mac mini with vibrant colors, aiming to boost sales significantly. This shift indicates a strategic pivot from quietly dumping stock to actively marketing their low-end Macs, which could attract a broader audience. However, many users still desire a more affordable Mac mini that comes as a complete system.
Accidental Tech Podcast·681: The Price of Your Nightmares·Mar 05, 2026
“… string of announcements about investment in the United States, and it follows the company's promise that it will begin making a portion of the Mac Mini in Texas later this year for the first time. Running out today, Apple has reached a settlement with a former employee who it says stole thousands of documents before departing for Snap. The lawsuit was first filed by Apple in June 2025, with Apple saying engineer D. Liu stole a massive volume of trade secrets before departing the company for Snapchat. In its lawsuit, Apple said that Lou failed to inform Apple he was leaving to work on another …”“… at Global Foundries facility in New York. Quinity Electronics and HD Microsystems will produce cutting-edge materials and technologies for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics in the United States. This is just the latest in Apple's string of announcements about investment in the United States, and it follows the company's promise that it will begin making a portion of the Mac Mini in Texas later this year for the first time. Running out today, Apple has reached a settlement with a former employee who it says stole thousands of documents before departing for Snap. The lawsuit was first filed by Apple in June 2025, with Apple saying engineer D. Liu stole a massive volume of trade secrets before departing the company for Snapchat. In its lawsuit, Apple said that Lou failed to inform Apple he was leaving to work on another company's product, and therefore he was permitted to stay on at Apple for the standard two-week departure period rather than immediately lose access to Apple's proprietary information. Lou had told Apple that he was leaving to spend more time with his family and take care of his health. As a result Apple allowed him to keep working through that two …”View more
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Apple is investing $400 million in American manufacturing by partnering with companies like Bosch and Cirrus Logic to produce essential components domestically. This initiative is part of a larger commitment to bolster U.S. manufacturing and innovation, following their recent settlement with a former employee who stole trade secrets. The settlement highlights the ongoing challenges Apple faces in protecting its proprietary information while expanding its production footprint.
“… same sort of open source models locally across multiple different computers on your network. So if you have, you know, an Apple Mac Studio and a Mac Mini and an iPhone or a MacBook, whatever, it can discover all those computers and then run your model sharded across all of them simultaneously. So you get way better performance, which is also really important right now when there's still this GPU shortage. And, you know, if you want to get an H200, like, good luck, you know, we've been waiting a really long time. And so I think if you think of a world where more people are running local compute …”“… actually run on edge. It can run on your phone locally. So you can ask questions, you can do anything you normally do with OpenAI or cloud, but it's all running locally on your device. And so XO allows you to perform these same sort of, or to run these same sort of open source models locally across multiple different computers on your network. So if you have, you know, an Apple Mac Studio and a Mac Mini and an iPhone or a MacBook, whatever, it can discover all those computers and then run your model sharded across all of them simultaneously. So you get way better performance, which is also really important right now when there's still this GPU shortage. And, you know, if you want to get an H200, like, good luck, you know, we've been waiting a really long time. And so I think if you think of a world where more people are running local compute and which is, you know, obviously part and parcel with like the cryptocurrency vision and sort of self-sovereignty. I think that like this is really a nice, nice fit where this allows you to more efficiently run really big models locally. So you have to worry about sort of censorship and the sometimes lack of reliability of these big, big lab …”View more
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Exo's new technology allows AI models to run locally on devices, enhancing performance and reducing reliance on centralized data centers. This shift towards local computing aligns with the cryptocurrency vision of self-sovereignty, offering users greater control and efficiency amidst a GPU shortage. Dragonfly Capital's investment in this innovation reflects a broader trend in the evolving tech landscape.
The Milk Road Show·AI Agents Will Need Crypto to Work (Here’s Why) w/ Tom Schmidt·Mar 04, 2026
“… Have you installed OpenClaw on your work laptop? I have not. Have you played with OpenClaw? I have played with OpenClaw. I haven't bought a Mac Mini. You can put these things in virtual sandboxes for less money. It's really interesting. I mean, it's very compelling. It's probably the first. I wouldn't have predicted the first kind of broad. I don't know if consumer is exactly accurate, but maybe a hobbyist use of AI would have been this kind of semi-rogue open source project that goes through three name changes in three days. And I love it. I love everything about the chaos of it, just …”“… of the OpenAI board. And his day job is founder and CEO of Sierra, which is bringing AI to customer service. He's one of the smartest people I know on the topic of how AI is changing established companies. Cheers. Cheers. Cheers. So, most important question. Have you installed OpenClaw on your work laptop? I have not. Have you played with OpenClaw? I have played with OpenClaw. I haven't bought a Mac Mini. You can put these things in virtual sandboxes for less money. It's really interesting. I mean, it's very compelling. It's probably the first. I wouldn't have predicted the first kind of broad. I don't know if consumer is exactly accurate, but maybe a hobbyist use of AI would have been this kind of semi-rogue open source project that goes through three name changes in three days. And I love it. I love everything about the chaos of it, just because people in our circles have been talking about AI agents for consumer use and all these fancy computer-using agents. And instead, you're chatting over WhatsApp with a thing on a Mac mini that is mildly unhinged and insecure. It's just fascinating. The whole thing is fascinating. But isn't that, okay, the thing that seems to me is funny is if you …”View more
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OpenClaw, a chaotic open-source AI project, is redefining how we interact with AI, even as polished apps lack essential memory features. Brett Taylor, a Silicon Valley veteran and current OpenAI chairman, discusses how this semi-rogue AI tool offers a unique glimpse into the future of consumer AI. The contrast between OpenClaw's janky memory system and mainstream apps highlights the unpredictable evolution of artificial intelligence.
Cheeky Pint·Bret Taylor of Sierra on AI agents, outcome-based pricing, and the OpenAI board·Mar 10, 2026
“Probably an m5 pro and m5 max MacBook Pro because they still have not released m5 pro and m5 max. That's correct, right? Yep, no, no Mac Mini with m5 base m5. They haven't talked about the Mac Mini Apparently some new potentially cheaper Displays, which would could be cool because currently you've got the studio display Which is cheaper and then you've got the pro display XDR, which has not been updated in a really really really long time Maybe something in the middle could be nice You know something that's pro but isn't $6,000 both of those displays are in a really weird place in …”“Probably an m5 pro and m5 max MacBook Pro because they still have not released m5 pro and m5 max. That's correct, right? Yep, no, no Mac Mini with m5 base m5. They haven't talked about the Mac Mini Apparently some new potentially cheaper Displays, which would could be cool because currently you've got the studio display Which is cheaper and then you've got the pro display XDR, which has not been updated in a really really really long time Maybe something in the middle could be nice You know something that's pro but isn't $6,000 both of those displays are in a really weird place in the market like Andrew, you know a lot more about like Displays and the variety of displays you can get but I just feel like the pro display XDR is a $5,000 It's well and $1,000 stand plus $1,000 and plus $1,000 nanotexture coating. That's online It's like and it's a 60 Hertz display. So on paper, it looks ridiculous, but it has the brightness It has …”View more
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Apple's rumored Studio Display 2 may feature a higher refresh rate and improved specs, but will it finally justify its price? Currently, Apple’s Pro Display XDR is criticized for its high cost and low refresh rate, leaving users wanting more affordable yet high-quality options. As competitors offer better features for less, Apple faces pressure to innovate and deliver value.
