Best Podcast Episodes About Mac Studio

“… in June of 2023. It has gone without an update since then, languishing at its $7,000 price point, even as Apple debuted the M3 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio last year. So with that in mind the Mac Studio is clearly set up to be the quote Pro desktop Mac of the future It can currently be configured with the M3 Ultra chip and a 32 CPU and an 80 GPU paired with 256GB of unified memory and 16TB of SSD storage With the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, Apple now sells three desktop Macs, the 24-inch iMac with M4, the Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro, and the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and M4 Max. A new version …” “… over the years. Apple released the current Mac Pro industrial design in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR, which was also discontinued earlier this month. That version of the Mac Pro was powered by Intel, but Apple refreshed it with the M2 Ultra chip in June of 2023. It has gone without an update since then, languishing at its $7,000 price point, even as Apple debuted the M3 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio last year. So with that in mind the Mac Studio is clearly set up to be the quote Pro desktop Mac of the future It can currently be configured with the M3 Ultra chip and a 32 CPU and an 80 GPU paired with 256GB of unified memory and 16TB of SSD storage With the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, Apple now sells three desktop Macs, the 24-inch iMac with M4, the Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro, and the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and M4 Max. A new version of the Mac Studio with the M5 Max and presumably an M5 Ultra is expected this year. Meanwhile, Apple also sells three laptops, the MacBook Neo, the MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro. There are options spanning dramatically different price points, configurations, and form factors. Apple needed to make a decision to either update the Mac Pro or …” View more

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Apple's discontinuation of the Mac Pro was inevitable given its outdated hardware and high price point, making the Mac Studio the new 'Pro' desktop option.

The discontinuation of the Mac Pro was inevitable due to its outdated technology and high price point, making way for the Mac Studio as the future of Apple's pro desktop lineup.

Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro was necessary to avoid disservice to consumers by selling outdated technology at a high price.

The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is a long-expected move, as continuing to sell it with outdated hardware was a disservice to consumers.

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9to5Mac Daily · RIP Mac Pro · Mar 27, 2026

“… that you've put in, it's able to breathe and circulate air better. So give those room to breathe. Everything's going. I got the leaning tower of Mac Studios. It's great. What does that mean? When I picture your render farm, don't take offense to this. I picture C-3PO after he got ripped apart and is like in the backpack where all the pieces are there, but there's wires and he's like heads on backwards that's how it was before have you did you did i not show you a picture of the before i'm pretty sure i did it's a dystopian it was a dystopian cyberpunk kind of nonsense thing if i type server into …” “… still has some wires across the floor just because of where the electricians put in plugs and the fact that it is a bathroom. But it's a lot cleaner now. It works a lot better. It turns out if you don't shove something up against your air conditioners that you've put in, it's able to breathe and circulate air better. So give those room to breathe. Everything's going. I got the leaning tower of Mac Studios. It's great. What does that mean? When I picture your render farm, don't take offense to this. I picture C-3PO after he got ripped apart and is like in the backpack where all the pieces are there, but there's wires and he's like heads on backwards that's how it was before have you did you did i not show you a picture of the before i'm pretty sure i did it's a dystopian it was a dystopian cyberpunk kind of nonsense thing if i type server into my phones like pictures it doesn't come up and i'm like why wouldn't that come up i was like oh yeah because it doesn't look anything like what they would think a server looks like what's the search term to find that picture post-apocalyptic nightmare rats nest of wires and oh there it is let me look up apocalypse oh no results okay uh nest of wires …” View more

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This segment hilariously compares a chaotic render farm to a post-apocalyptic wasteland, with the host struggling to find a picture of its disarray. The absurdity peaks when they discuss how the farm's condition improved simply by giving the air conditioners room to breathe, leading to a comedic realization that their tech setup once resembled a cyberpunk disaster. It's a blend of relatable tech woes and witty banter that keeps listeners engaged.

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Distractible · Best Of The Render Farm (Compilation) · Mar 06, 2026

“… multiple new Apple hardware products coming soon. This comes ahead of Apple's March 4th special experience. There are new references to two new studio display models, as well as the often rumored low-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip. The references were uncovered inside kernel extensions in the public release of macOS 26.3 last week. The low-cost MacBook referenced is powered by the A18 Pro. It's widely expected to be released next month, featuring a display under 13 inches. It will also reportedly be made from aluminum, and Apple has tested multiple colors, including light yellow, …” “Rounding out today, new references uncovered in macOS 26.3 reveal multiple new Apple hardware products coming soon. This comes ahead of Apple's March 4th special experience. There are new references to two new studio display models, as well as the often rumored low-cost MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip. The references were uncovered inside kernel extensions in the public release of macOS 26.3 last week. The low-cost MacBook referenced is powered by the A18 Pro. It's widely expected to be released next month, featuring a display under 13 inches. It will also reportedly be made from aluminum, and Apple has tested multiple colors, including light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver and dark gray. Perhaps more interesting, however, are the references to two new Apple studio displays. The Macworld report explains the differences between the two models are unclear, but the two most likely scenarios are either a larger screen size option or a lower end version with fewer features. However, …” View more

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The low-cost MacBook will feature an A18 Pro chip and a display under 13 inches, with multiple color options being tested.

Apple's upcoming launch event will feature new hardware products, including a low-cost MacBook with the A18 Pro chip and potentially two new studio display models.

Apple's upcoming budget MacBook, powered by the A18 Pro chip, is set to attract a wider audience with its premium features and multiple color options.

Apple's upcoming hardware releases, including a low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, are generating anticipation but details remain speculative.

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9to5Mac Daily · iPhone’s satellite features, more · Feb 20, 2026

“… it. That's what I've got too. Yeah, that's a nice one. Very nice, very attractive. All right, let's move on to the setup. We've got the ultimate Mac Studio setup. This is taken from a post we published, the top 10 Mac Studio setups. And this one is the best, the cream of the crop, the best of the bunch. It is a kind of really stunning. I mean, look at that. I mean, you've got your own little iMacs right there. What do you like about it, Louis? Mac Studio sitting there front and center. You've got the giant 49-inch Samsung G9 curved display. I mean, that display looks awesome. And this setup looks …” “… stuck to just, I used to use the solar gradient because it was just like a solid, you know, color gradient that sort of matched the sky and the time of day. But I've started using just the default macOS Tahoe wallpaper and I've been kind of happy with it. That's what I've got too. Yeah, that's a nice one. Very nice, very attractive. All right, let's move on to the setup. We've got the ultimate Mac Studio setup. This is taken from a post we published, the top 10 Mac Studio setups. And this one is the best, the cream of the crop, the best of the bunch. It is a kind of really stunning. I mean, look at that. I mean, you've got your own little iMacs right there. What do you like about it, Louis? Mac Studio sitting there front and center. You've got the giant 49-inch Samsung G9 curved display. I mean, that display looks awesome. And this setup looks awesome. Everything is so neat and orderly I don see any cables at all I think the chunkiness of the Mac Studio is maybe hiding them a little bit at that camera angle You can just see. You can faintly see your cable there, just faintly. Giant Keychron mechanical keyboard with a crazy-looking little wooden wrist rest in front of it. The perennial …” View more

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The best Mac Studio setup features a stunning 49-inch Samsung G9 curved display, creating a clean and organized workspace. With a single wide screen eliminating the clutter of dual monitors, this setup showcases not only powerful hardware but also aesthetic simplicity, making it a dream for any Mac enthusiast.

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Cult of Mac · MacBook Neo: Suffering from success · Apr 09, 2026

“… desktop, which uses an AMD Strix Halo machine, but also has unified memory. But its memory bandwidth is not as good as what you get on, say, like a Mac Studio. I think it's similar to what you might get on a Mac Mini. And even though it's unified memory, just because of how various operating systems deal with memory, Like you can allocate like 128 gigabytes of RAM, you can allocate like, you know, 96 or something to just the AI models. So it's not quite as seamless as what you can do on the Apple Silicon stuff. And then, you know, again, because so many people love their Macs for so many other …” “… but a lot of it is because of the hardware, because they have that high memory bandwidth, they have the fast enough SSDs, the good caching, you know, the way that the system handles, you know, the unified memory works really well. I have a framework desktop, which uses an AMD Strix Halo machine, but also has unified memory. But its memory bandwidth is not as good as what you get on, say, like a Mac Studio. I think it's similar to what you might get on a Mac Mini. And even though it's unified memory, just because of how various operating systems deal with memory, Like you can allocate like 128 gigabytes of RAM, you can allocate like, you know, 96 or something to just the AI models. So it's not quite as seamless as what you can do on the Apple Silicon stuff. And then, you know, again, because so many people love their Macs for so many other reasons, they're going to be a whole kind of ecosystem of people kind of figuring out ways. okay, how can I get this model running? How can I distill it down and maybe make it, you know,” View more

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A developer successfully ran a Frontier AI model on a MacBook, showcasing the impressive capabilities of Apple Silicon. This breakthrough highlights how Apple's hardware, with its high memory bandwidth and unified memory architecture, allows users to conduct complex AI experiments at relatively low costs. The ability of AI models to improve autonomously is transforming the landscape of artificial intelligence.

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Cult of Mac · Surprise! AirPods Max 2 just dropped? · Mar 19, 2026

“… building your apocalypse bunker, what is the hardware that you should put in there that's like the most off the shelf? and sort of a maxed out Mac Studio, maybe 512 gigs of memory might be the right thing to run some open source model so that you can endlessly talk to a friendly personal assistant while the world collapses potentially. Anyway, the tiny box would also satisfy that.” “… biggest tiny box you can possibly get. It's the size of a shipping container. I would love this. This feels extremely apocalypse prepper vibes, and I'm extremely into it. I was writing the numbers on what is the, how much juice can you get out? If you're building your apocalypse bunker, what is the hardware that you should put in there that's like the most off the shelf? and sort of a maxed out Mac Studio, maybe 512 gigs of memory might be the right thing to run some open source model so that you can endlessly talk to a friendly personal assistant while the world collapses potentially. Anyway, the tiny box would also satisfy that.” View more

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Imagine having the ultimate tech setup for when civilization collapses. Tiny Corp has created a shipping container-sized 'tiny box' that could house everything you need, including a maxed-out Mac Studio for running open-source models. This could be your ticket to endless conversations with a friendly assistant while the world crumbles around you.

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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

“… 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 …” “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 …” 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.

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Intelligent Machines (Audio) · IM 861: We Have Computer At Home - Coffee and the Rise of the Machines · Mar 11, 2026

“… buy the g you could it'd be fine I know. You know what's crazy is that TV that I'm looking at, the LG G5 77-inch, is the exact same price as the Studio Display XDR. This is my point that I was making. Steven, if you're going to put it in a dark room, you could buy my Samsung Plasma that I rave about. Get out of here. Get out of here. I'm just saying. Anyway, the other thing I'll say, and then we'll talk about the MacBook Neo. I asked on social media, is there any way to use a Studio Display with an HDMI video input? Because I have a BenQ, this is actually a 32-inch monitor as my multi-view. So …” “… i'm not even but if you're buying an oled you already are agreeing that there's going to be some compromise on max brightness and the room i'll be putting it in has zero windows and you don't then you could buy a seven-year-old g-series like you could buy the g you could it'd be fine I know. You know what's crazy is that TV that I'm looking at, the LG G5 77-inch, is the exact same price as the Studio Display XDR. This is my point that I was making. Steven, if you're going to put it in a dark room, you could buy my Samsung Plasma that I rave about. Get out of here. Get out of here. I'm just saying. Anyway, the other thing I'll say, and then we'll talk about the MacBook Neo. I asked on social media, is there any way to use a Studio Display with an HDMI video input? Because I have a BenQ, this is actually a 32-inch monitor as my multi-view. So I have all my camera shots over here, and I use it for when I'm filming. And it's fine. It's not a great display. It's fine. But it's not good at the highlights. And so when I film my phone, which as you imagine I do pretty often, on the BenQ monitor, it appears slightly blown out whereas the actual video footage is not and because I know that …” View more

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Can a series of adapters turn a Studio Display into a reliable multi-view monitor? After struggling with a lower-quality BenQ for years, one user embarks on a quest to see if the Studio Display will improve his filming experience. The journey involves a complex setup of HDMI to DisplayPort conversions, but will it truly enhance his video output or just complicate things further?

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Primary Technology · Who MacBook Neo is For, Studio Display XDR, Anthropic, Nothing, and More! · Mar 05, 2026

“… you never moved on. It was Trader Joe's two buck chug. Sure. And yes. When I was in college, this is how old I am. I just want to say this. It's a studio display under here. I'm going to tell you a story about Franzia. when I was in college the bag was it was silver foil now they're plastic and they look gross but when I was in college the Franzia came in a silver foil bag and you would pull it out of the box and my friends and I would call it space wine and then we would just walk down the street chugging the space wine anyway I think you should buy a $3,300 monitor I love this I love this for …” “… it's just a waste of money. If you think $6 wine tastes good, hell yeah, live your life. This is like an AI slop rendering that's appeared in my brain of you just chugging the Franzia out of the bag in college. Like I know this happened to you and you never moved on. It was Trader Joe's two buck chug. Sure. And yes. When I was in college, this is how old I am. I just want to say this. It's a studio display under here. I'm going to tell you a story about Franzia. when I was in college the bag was it was silver foil now they're plastic and they look gross but when I was in college the Franzia came in a silver foil bag and you would pull it out of the box and my friends and I would call it space wine and then we would just walk down the street chugging the space wine anyway I think you should buy a $3,300 monitor I love this I love this for you so wait one back to the Mac with me for one second one thing that has come up a bunch in the chat is a thing that you were talking about which is people who have more powerful desktop machines wanting basically a road computer. Yeah. Which is a very funny use case because Apple makes one of those and it has been desperate to convince you that …” View more

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Apple's Studio Display XDR, priced at $3,200, might seem outrageous, but in the context of professional monitors, it's not that absurd. The discussion reveals a belief that investing in high-quality displays is worthwhile since they last a long time and enhance daily experiences. A humorous comparison to cheap wine highlights the value of appreciating quality over cost.

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The Vergecast · MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and iPad Air: The Vergecast Livestream · Mar 04, 2026

“… whether they do anything else tomorrow alongside those MacBook Pros. I'm going to be optimistic and say that also tomorrow morning will be the new Studio Displays. That's the scope, I think. The fact they did the iPad and the phone together today suggests to me there's no more iPads coming this week. Yep. Because I think they would have done the other iPads if there was going to be other iPads. So the other iPads will come later. I think the iPad Air is the only iPad for this week, which would be quite funny when we come to tomorrow and they do the other ipads but i don't think that's good yeah …” “… to this on Tuesday, you might already know what the remaining schedule is. But my interpretation of things is Tuesday morning will be a press release for the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. Wednesday will be the low-cost MacBook. The question is whether they do anything else tomorrow alongside those MacBook Pros. I'm going to be optimistic and say that also tomorrow morning will be the new Studio Displays. That's the scope, I think. The fact they did the iPad and the phone together today suggests to me there's no more iPads coming this week. Yep. Because I think they would have done the other iPads if there was going to be other iPads. So the other iPads will come later. I think the iPad Air is the only iPad for this week, which would be quite funny when we come to tomorrow and they do the other ipads but i don't think that's good yeah they did the phone and the ipad tomorrow they do the macbook pros and the scope is possibly external displays and maybe mac studio to go along with the external displays right i'm hopeful but not optimistic like i I'm just not sure there's been enough smoke or fire to make those things happen. I'm kind of leaning on it's going to be June Mac Studio …” View more

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The new low-cost MacBook is set to be a game-changer, potentially priced at just $699. With a thinner design and less power consumption thanks to its A-series chip, this model could redefine affordability in Apple's lineup. As excitement builds for its release, hands-on impressions are just around the corner.

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9to5Mac Happy Hour · March Apple event week kicks off with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air · Mar 03, 2026

“… who knows, three months, six months, primary model people will use for OpenCLAW would probably be an open source one that they could run on like a Mac Studio, for example. So it's all fully local. You're not sending anything to the cloud. Why is that a inevitability in your mind? Why are people gonna choose to do that? Because right now you're still making your request to Anthropic, to OpenAI, and they still, whatever you talk about, they are getting that data, for example. So if it's something personal, I believe in their terms and condition, they can use that for their training data, even though …” “… one to three years, and in the long term, four to 10 years? Open models are still about like six to 12 months behind the Frontier Labs at this point. In terms of using them in OpenCLAW, I haven't really touched that at all, but I would say in about, who knows, three months, six months, primary model people will use for OpenCLAW would probably be an open source one that they could run on like a Mac Studio, for example. So it's all fully local. You're not sending anything to the cloud. Why is that a inevitability in your mind? Why are people gonna choose to do that? Because right now you're still making your request to Anthropic, to OpenAI, and they still, whatever you talk about, they are getting that data, for example. So if it's something personal, I believe in their terms and condition, they can use that for their training data, even though it's anonymous. But if you're using an open source model, it's running locally on your computer, there's no that like in-between person from sending off that request and getting it back to you.” View more

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In just a few months, open source AI models will likely become the primary choice for developers, running locally on personal devices instead of relying on cloud services. This shift is driven by privacy concerns, as users seek to avoid sending their data to companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. As these models catch up to leading labs, the landscape of AI development is set to change dramatically.

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This Week in Startups · Behind the Scenes with an early OpenClaw contributor! | E2252 · Feb 26, 2026

“… go. Here's all of the things that needed to be refreshed and we're just dumping them all at one time. The reason why I leave a couple off the list, Mac Studio and Studio Display, those could come at a later time, to me, where it makes sense. We haven't had hardware. Have we had hardware at WWDC in a while? Like those two would make sense for hardware at WWDC because they can talk about the M5 Ultra, if it gets that or whatever, its advantages, and then be like, oh, we also made a new Studio Display and here's how that's gonna work and I don't know, I feel like they could do that there. The Home Hub …” “It would be kind of sick if Apple just dumped the low-cost MacBook, 17E, iPad Air, 12th generation iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, all at this event. They're like, here you go, guys. Oh, and Apple TV and HomePod mini. Here you go. Here's all of the things that needed to be refreshed and we're just dumping them all at one time. The reason why I leave a couple off the list, Mac Studio and Studio Display, those could come at a later time, to me, where it makes sense. We haven't had hardware. Have we had hardware at WWDC in a while? Like those two would make sense for hardware at WWDC because they can talk about the M5 Ultra, if it gets that or whatever, its advantages, and then be like, oh, we also made a new Studio Display and here's how that's gonna work and I don't know, I feel like they could do that there. The Home Hub and the security camera could also be at WWDC. I just don't think it's gonna be now, even though it was supposed to be now, but because of the delays in 26.4 and it relies heavily on new Siri, I just don't see how in the world it could come out now. There's just no way, but it would be the best part of the experience, that's for sure. It would be. I …” View more

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Apple's multi-day launch event is likely to focus on the iPhone 17E and M5 MacBook Pros, with less emphasis on the rumored low-cost MacBook.

The iPhone 17E is expected to be a major part of Apple's upcoming announcements, indicating strong anticipation and potential high demand.

Apple's 'Special Experience' event is likely to focus on the iPhone 17E and new MacBook Pros, with less emphasis on the rumored low-cost MacBook due to lack of concrete leaks.

Apple's strategy of launching multiple refreshed products at once could streamline their release schedule, but the real innovation may come from a future Smart Home event focusing on Siri advancements.

Apple's 'Special Experience' event might not include all anticipated hardware updates, with some products potentially reserved for WWDC to align with new Siri advancements.

Apple's decision to launch the new MacBook Pro with M5 chips through press releases rather than a formal event suggests a strategic shift in how they handle product announcements.

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The MacRumors Show · 183: What's Coming at the March 4th 'Apple Experience'? · Feb 20, 2026

“… 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 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 continuing through …” 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.

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Limitless Podcast · Inside OpenClaw: Should You Actually Use It? Probably Not. · Feb 18, 2026

“… What computer are you using? Thanks. You're still using that Dell No, no the Dell tower went away my sophomore year. And so I'm on an m4 max max studio Okay, it's my main production machine, which I absolutely love I have an m4 MacBook Air that I use when I travel and when I'm away from the desk Love that as well then have two Mac minis because this is Mac power user So I wanted to make sure I had multiple notes kidding I bought him before I started but I have one Mac mini in a closet doing server things I do stuff with like transloader Downey home bridge all that kind of stuff Yeah, and then …” “Steven let's talk about your gear. What computer are you using? Thanks. You're still using that Dell No, no the Dell tower went away my sophomore year. And so I'm on an m4 max max studio Okay, it's my main production machine, which I absolutely love I have an m4 MacBook Air that I use when I travel and when I'm away from the desk Love that as well then have two Mac minis because this is Mac power user So I wanted to make sure I had multiple notes kidding I bought him before I started but I have one Mac mini in a closet doing server things I do stuff with like transloader Downey home bridge all that kind of stuff Yeah, and then I have another Mac mini that is kind of like a family computer My kids have an account on it and that's on a KVM switch with my son's gaming PC Which he just got for Christmas and so they kind of share the monitor and keyboard for that But that's my Mac my Mac setup and the Mac studio is just incredible, you know for the video stuff that I do Never …” View more

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The Mac Studio's M4 Max chip delivers unmatched performance, making video editing and multitasking seamless. With 128GB of unified memory and an 8TB SSD, it allows users to work without the fear of storage limitations or slowdowns. This is a game-changer for content creators who rely on speed and efficiency.

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Mac Power Users · 836: Welcome, Stephen · Feb 15, 2026

“… and Anthropic models and I do have, depending on what the agent does, I have them flipping between to optimize basically token usage, but I have a Mac Studio coming and they're on delay, you guys. I can't just get one tomorrow. And so when that comes, I'm gonna start playing with some local models, but some people might be experimenting more than me. Well, no, I mean, you don't even have to run these locally. There's a lot of inference providers. Yeah, I've been trying so hard to get my agents behaving. I haven't been experimenting as much on the model side, but I've been asking them to optimize …” “… level lower than we need to get. Lots of great new models out there, really cheap. I'm just curious, Jesse, Heaton, what are you guys running when you're burning a lot of tokens? I haven't been optimizing yet, so I've really been using Gemini models and Anthropic models and I do have, depending on what the agent does, I have them flipping between to optimize basically token usage, but I have a Mac Studio coming and they're on delay, you guys. I can't just get one tomorrow. And so when that comes, I'm gonna start playing with some local models, but some people might be experimenting more than me. Well, no, I mean, you don't even have to run these locally. There's a lot of inference providers. Yeah, I've been trying so hard to get my agents behaving. I haven't been experimenting as much on the model side, but I've been asking them to optimize tokens based on what model they use when and being way more precise about that. That's where I've been optimizing more so than playing with the new models that have been coming out every day so far. Heaton? Oh, I'm using Kimi for coding and then we do a bunch of local training using Llama. Still works. Oh, really? Yeah. Oh, all right, Jesse. And so on …” View more

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A mom has transformed her homeschooling approach using AI, creating a custom video curation app for her kids that filters out unwanted content. By leveraging OpenClaw, she also automates lesson planning, capturing an entire educational history for her children. This innovative use of technology not only enhances learning but could pave the way for a new wave of homeschooling.

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This Week in Startups · Will OpenAI Tank OpenClaw? | E2251 · Feb 17, 2026

“… 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 …” “… from the audience 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 …” 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.

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This Week in Startups · Kill Your Startup’s Knowledge Chaos with OpenClaw (with Oliver Henry and Jeff Weisbein) | E2254 · Feb 24, 2026

“… for a genic AI. Here are some ideas we have about how we're going to support it with our own models. I mean, they did a little bit of that with the Mac Studio, last Mac Studio update, where there are features where you can use Thunderbolt and build a little cluster of Mac Studios and run AI models split across the systems. And I think that kind of quietly, Mac hardware, because of that unified memory model, has proven to be pretty good for local AI tasks. And Andy, I think you're right. I do think there is room for them to lean into that, even if it's not their own models. They're like, look, our …” “… massive sales of Mac minis. Not that they're going to like announce, hey, we're doing our own version of OpenClaw. But do you think that that's going to encourage them to sell macOS and sell Mac hardware as, by the way, this is a wonderful platform for a genic AI. Here are some ideas we have about how we're going to support it with our own models. I mean, they did a little bit of that with the Mac Studio, last Mac Studio update, where there are features where you can use Thunderbolt and build a little cluster of Mac Studios and run AI models split across the systems. And I think that kind of quietly, Mac hardware, because of that unified memory model, has proven to be pretty good for local AI tasks. And Andy, I think you're right. I do think there is room for them to lean into that, even if it's not their own models. They're like, look, our hardware is really great at all of these sorts of things. And if you're an AI researcher or you're a developer working on AI, local AI,” View more

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Apple's bold move to partner with Google for AI integration could redefine their product offerings, but execution is key. While they can leverage Google's advanced models, the challenge lies in seamlessly incorporating these technologies into user-friendly features that truly resonate with consumers. If they fail to deliver on this promise, the partnership might not be the game-changer they hope for.

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MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put it in - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced! · Mar 24, 2026

“… thing. Yeah. And on the broader I think it's notable that as Ultra as a new class or a new designation of hardware you know what Apple shipped the Mac Studio they did not call it the mac pro apple shipped the macbook neo they did not call it the macbook mini i really think they're now into we're going to create a brand new product name for every different product line that's distinctive that's market towards a distinctive group of people so this is sunny dixon is released which it could be completely bogus it could be real a cad rendering of the iPhone fold.” “… ruined the laptop. And I don't think that's going to happen again. But I don't think there's an argument being made, which is if this chip is good enough, I like the hardware. It has all the ports I want. I don't necessarily need to wait for the next thing. Yeah. And on the broader I think it's notable that as Ultra as a new class or a new designation of hardware you know what Apple shipped the Mac Studio they did not call it the mac pro apple shipped the macbook neo they did not call it the macbook mini i really think they're now into we're going to create a brand new product name for every different product line that's distinctive that's market towards a distinctive group of people so this is sunny dixon is released which it could be completely bogus it could be real a cad rendering of the iPhone fold.” View more

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Apple's strategy is shifting towards more super premium products, expanding the 'Ultra' branding across its lineup, which reflects a continued push to test the upper limits of consumer spending.

Apple's strategy is to expand its ultra-premium product line, continuing to push the boundaries of what its audience will pay for, rather than focusing on the discontinued Mac Pro.

Apple's strategy is to expand its product line with both high-end 'Ultra' products and more accessible options like the MacBook Neo, aiming to capture a broader market spectrum.

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MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · MBW 1015: Who Shot Apple Intelligence? - The MacBook Neo · Mar 10, 2026

“… calculated decision to once again add its design leadership to the leadership page Next up today, a year ago, Apple unveiled the M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio desktop computers. In addition to things like Thunderbolt 5 and higher SSD limits of 16 terabytes, Apple advertised the Mac Studio as featuring up to 512 gigabytes of unified memory. At the time, Apple said that this was the highest ever amount of RAM in a personal computer. It was a big marketing point of the Mac Studio, particularly for things like running large language models, with Apple touting support for over 600 billion parameters …” “… Alan Dye who never made it to Apple leadership page was leaving his job as vice president of human interface design to join Meta Molly Anderson meanwhile had already been leading Apple industrial design team since 2024 so it seems Apple has made a calculated decision to once again add its design leadership to the leadership page Next up today, a year ago, Apple unveiled the M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio desktop computers. In addition to things like Thunderbolt 5 and higher SSD limits of 16 terabytes, Apple advertised the Mac Studio as featuring up to 512 gigabytes of unified memory. At the time, Apple said that this was the highest ever amount of RAM in a personal computer. It was a big marketing point of the Mac Studio, particularly for things like running large language models, with Apple touting support for over 600 billion parameters stored entirely in memory. But at the same time as the introduction of new MacBook Pros and the MacBook Neo last week, Apple has removed that highest RAM upgrade option from the Mac Studio. Customers ordering a new M3 Ultra Mac Studio today no longer have the option to configure it with up to 512GB of RAM. The issue is likely due to global supply …” View more

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Apple's recent executive changes include Jennifer Newstead as General Counsel and Eddie Q's new focus on health services. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio's RAM upgrade option has vanished, leaving customers with a maximum of 256GB due to global supply constraints. This shift raises questions about Apple's strategy in the competitive tech landscape.

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9to5Mac Daily · Apple smart home display rumors, more · Mar 10, 2026

“… they can be kind of subtracted and added onto easier than before. Yeah, hopefully. My view of the Pro and Max and even Ultra chips, I had the M1 Mac Studio desktop computer because it was just really tempting when it first came out. I was like, here's this whole new Mac that didn't exist before. And you could get that with what the M1 Macs as an option in it. Yeah. And so as the base. And so I had that M1 Macs chip, but I didn't end up holding onto that for more than a year before selling it and deciding like, you know, I'm a laptop person and I'm perfectly my needs are met by by even like the …” “… M5 or M6 Ultra and maybe eventually the resurrection of the quote-unquote extreme rumor that hung around for a while early in the Apple Silicon days. But the Fusion architecture would suggest that these chips have been re-engineered so they can be more, they can be kind of subtracted and added onto easier than before. Yeah, hopefully. My view of the Pro and Max and even Ultra chips, I had the M1 Mac Studio desktop computer because it was just really tempting when it first came out. I was like, here's this whole new Mac that didn't exist before. And you could get that with what the M1 Macs as an option in it. Yeah. And so as the base. And so I had that M1 Macs chip, but I didn't end up holding onto that for more than a year before selling it and deciding like, you know, I'm a laptop person and I'm perfectly my needs are met by by even like the MacBook Air, for example. And so any of the M2 or later Pro, Max, Ultra chips, they're all sort of just beyond my needs and just everything is more what is the fastest Apple's doing, what is the latest. And so when I see stuff like Apple design fusion architecture, it's all theoretical to me. And it's all like a zoomed – I have a zoomed out view of …” View more

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The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are revolutionizing Apple's MacBook Pro lineup with a new Fusion architecture that enhances modularity and performance. This change signals a shift in how Apple will approach future chips, moving beyond simple upgrades to rethinking what it means to be 'Pro' in their product line. As they continue to innovate, these chips may pave the way for even more powerful iterations like the M6 Ultra.

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9to5Mac Happy Hour · Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more · Mar 06, 2026

“… of using it like a laptop Being kind of liability if you gonna have it plugged in all the time Maybe it doesn matter but at that point like maybe a Mac studio is the thing you should be looking at But if you can use it as a laptop I would actually recommend if you're gonna go for like that super high like 40 core machine Give a 16 inch even though it's more of a pain to carry around I was fascinated with these announcements that we didn't get a Mac studio with the same or similar specs and and I am aware that the laptops are the number one thing that Apple sells, especially the MacBook Air, but on …” “… And so that's my only kind of thing is to say, if a bigger model, if you're gonna be spending the five grand anyway, if you're gonna be needing the smaller model look at not going completely all out Because for me that wound up at least in terms of using it like a laptop Being kind of liability if you gonna have it plugged in all the time Maybe it doesn matter but at that point like maybe a Mac studio is the thing you should be looking at But if you can use it as a laptop I would actually recommend if you're gonna go for like that super high like 40 core machine Give a 16 inch even though it's more of a pain to carry around I was fascinated with these announcements that we didn't get a Mac studio with the same or similar specs and and I am aware that the laptops are the number one thing that Apple sells, especially the MacBook Air, but on the Pro side, the MacBook Pro is very, very important, and I can see why they would go out with the M5s, the bigger chips with the M5s for the MacBook Pro first, but why not the Mac Studio at the same time with similar specs? Because those are very expensive machines too. You have some opportunity to expand them if you want to, obviously not change …” 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.

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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 …” “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 …” 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.

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This Week in Startups · How the OpenClaw foundation bullet-proofed its future (w/Dave Morin) | E2257 · Mar 03, 2026

“… in iCloud Drive. And so that I feel is my backup solution. And that's about it. I do download my entire iCloud photo library full resolution on my Mac Studio. That's why I got an 8 terabyte version. And I do have a copy of my photo library on my network attached storage. I basically just copied the photo library folder over. That was like a year ago. I should probably do it again because I don't have the last years of photos. But I don't know. I feel like my backup is pretty secure. I don't feel a need to do like Time Machine or Backblaze or whatever, but everybody was yelling at me that I should do …” “… file in iCloud Drive, except for files like the WAV file of my audio and my video renders. Those go in my movies folder on my Mac, which doesn't sync to iCloud because I'm doing something with it immediately. And then I delete it. Everything else is in iCloud Drive. And so that I feel is my backup solution. And that's about it. I do download my entire iCloud photo library full resolution on my Mac Studio. That's why I got an 8 terabyte version. And I do have a copy of my photo library on my network attached storage. I basically just copied the photo library folder over. That was like a year ago. I should probably do it again because I don't have the last years of photos. But I don't know. I feel like my backup is pretty secure. I don't feel a need to do like Time Machine or Backblaze or whatever, but everybody was yelling at me that I should do something. So what do you do? I, okay, I will say that both of you, you're all wrong. I just think, what I think is that, that you are not doing enough and everybody else is doing way too much. That's how I feel about this. Like it doesn't have to be complicated, but I think that if you store most of your file, if you store all of your important …” View more

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Many tech users overlook their backup solutions, but one podcaster revealed he doesn't back up his Mac at all, leaving his data vulnerable. After a lively discussion on backup methods, they explore various strategies, including using iCloud, Dropbox, and Time Machine. The segment highlights the importance of having a solid backup plan to avoid potential data loss.

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Primary Technology · Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy · Feb 26, 2026

“… ever get separated from m2 ultra I'm not sure cuz yeah, the Mac Pro is still on m2 ultra. Yeah at this point. There is an m3 ultra chip It's only in Mac Studio. There is no m4 ultra chip yet If they did make it really mean does that mean you cannot buy a Mac Pro? That can do ray tracing then because I think ray tracing was added an m3 But that someone fact-check me if that's true, then yeah, that's crazy. That's a bummer RTX on baby I have a Mac Pro on my desk. I've been using and editing. It's m2. Ultra. It's a great computer. I Also have one internal PCI card in there It's got like a 90 terabyte SSD …” “… Mac Pro Mac Pro is basically dead Yeah I think and we're we can get to some of these other rumors because we're expecting more m5 MacBook Pros and like higher-end like finishing out the m5 Chip lineup like an m5 pro and an m5 max What weather ultra ever get separated from m2 ultra I'm not sure cuz yeah, the Mac Pro is still on m2 ultra. Yeah at this point. There is an m3 ultra chip It's only in Mac Studio. There is no m4 ultra chip yet If they did make it really mean does that mean you cannot buy a Mac Pro? That can do ray tracing then because I think ray tracing was added an m3 But that someone fact-check me if that's true, then yeah, that's crazy. That's a bummer RTX on baby I have a Mac Pro on my desk. I've been using and editing. It's m2. Ultra. It's a great computer. I Also have one internal PCI card in there It's got like a 90 terabyte SSD raid and that's super useful for my backup There is no reason I should be using a Mac Pro still I should just use a Mac Studio They're so funny because they're like 90% air on the inside Yeah, the Mac air so I might as well at this point like my next desktop computer is I think M5 ultra Mac Studio with like a single Thunderbolt cable to like my …” View more

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Apple's focus on Mac Studio over Mac Pro signals a shift away from high-end desktop innovation, leaving professional users with fewer options.

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Why Bother with the Pixel 10a? · Feb 20, 2026

“… can by the way lots of people make this comparison in some ways it's unfair and in some ways it is entirely fair and shows how times have change the mac studio is the trash can right that's it's it's got its own little thermal corner it's got no expansion it's all in one tiny little thing it doesn't fulfill the same needs as the 2008 mac pro uh but it was fine when it had a bigger sibling next to it or when apple was pretending they were still interested in that market but now they're basically saying like the mac studio is the biggest highest end desktop we're ever going to need it's like saying the …” “… wouldn't want apple silicon to have been delayed for for the honor of the 2019 mac pro but they released what they said they were going to do and they did a really really good job of it and then we're back in the wilderness and speaking of the trash can by the way lots of people make this comparison in some ways it's unfair and in some ways it is entirely fair and shows how times have change the mac studio is the trash can right that's it's it's got its own little thermal corner it's got no expansion it's all in one tiny little thing it doesn't fulfill the same needs as the 2008 mac pro uh but it was fine when it had a bigger sibling next to it or when apple was pretending they were still interested in that market but now they're basically saying like the mac studio is the biggest highest end desktop we're ever going to need it's like saying the trash can is the highest end desktop we're ever going to need and the market said no to the trash can the market said apple we don't like your trash can it's bad you're not able to update it uh you need to do something about that at least apple's able to update the mac studio but i think the market will not put not push back against the mac studio …” 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?

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Accidental Tech Podcast · 685: The Ability to Be Hotter · Apr 01, 2026

“… a little money. Yeah, I mean, I think that if this RAM and SSD stuff continues to go on, there is a distinct possibility you will spend more on the studio than you did on your $95,000 Mac Pro. When you combine the monitor, that's not going to happen. Well, that's true. I forgot. That's true. That's true. uh all right let's talk about the mac pro and the mac studio in a different way uh we were talking last last week about how much like thermal and power headroom there is in the mac studio and john it looks like you've done a little bit of science about this yeah this was it came up because we …” “… a bargain yeah i gonna say you probably gonna end up between six and seven grand for what you want Yeah that probably about right Although again I going to go for all the discounts I could possibly get through Apple Connections So hopefully I'll save a little money. Yeah, I mean, I think that if this RAM and SSD stuff continues to go on, there is a distinct possibility you will spend more on the studio than you did on your $95,000 Mac Pro. When you combine the monitor, that's not going to happen. Well, that's true. I forgot. That's true. That's true. uh all right let's talk about the mac pro and the mac studio in a different way uh we were talking last last week about how much like thermal and power headroom there is in the mac studio and john it looks like you've done a little bit of science about this yeah this was it came up because we were having conversations with our friends and fellow podcast hosts about the discussion of the mac pro and the the title of the episode which i believe was uh something that casey said was uh The ability to get hotter, which is a thing that I think Apple could use in its desktop line because the Mac Studio is still pretty small. Like it's a plus size …” View more

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Apple's Mac Studio could potentially handle three times more heat than it currently does, with a maximum power dissipation of 270 watts compared to the 902 watts of the 2019 Mac Pro. This limitation is due to the small case size and cooling technology, which could be improved with better airflow and a larger design. If Apple increased the power capacity, it could revolutionize their desktop line, but they seem hesitant to make that change.

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Accidental Tech Podcast · 686: Write Two Letters · Apr 09, 2026

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Despite the iPhone's iconic status, Mac OS X is arguably Apple's most crucial product, laying the foundation for all its software. This operating system emerged from Apple's acquisition of NeXT and has influenced everything from iOS to macOS. Understanding this legacy reveals why Apple exists as we know it today.

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The Vergecast · Apple's best product ever · Apr 03, 2026

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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.

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The Talk Show With John Gruber · 445: ‘Apple at 50’, With John Siracusa · Apr 01, 2026

“… Mac Pro name But the Mac hardware lineup remains in the best shape it ever been in company history I was going to say, I'd be more upset if like the Mac Studio was not so good. The Mac Mini wasn't so good, right? Like, I think that Pros would be too. Like, what happened before with the trash can, and even after that, was that you had people where that was the highest in Mac you could get, and you might have needed it for some purposes, but it wasn't good enough. Yeah. And now it's like you don't have that same problem. Yeah. Presumably there are new Mac studios coming with M5 chips. And I think …” “… this first one, and even the take two software didn't work. Now we're going to actually make this, you know, much more appliance like, whereas before it was much more you know Mac like Yeah But overall a bit of a sad you know pour one out for the Mac Pro name But the Mac hardware lineup remains in the best shape it ever been in company history I was going to say, I'd be more upset if like the Mac Studio was not so good. The Mac Mini wasn't so good, right? Like, I think that Pros would be too. Like, what happened before with the trash can, and even after that, was that you had people where that was the highest in Mac you could get, and you might have needed it for some purposes, but it wasn't good enough. Yeah. And now it's like you don't have that same problem. Yeah. Presumably there are new Mac studios coming with M5 chips. And I think they've surely made this decision that the Mac Pro was going to be end of life a while ago, you know, and it was just a matter of when to announce it. And I think strategically it's kind of interesting that they decided to make the announcement not coincident with the release of the M5 generation Mac Studios, but rather in the wake two weeks later of the …” 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.

The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is a strategic move by Apple, reflecting a shift towards more efficient and powerful alternatives like the Mac Studio, while acknowledging the Mac Pro's historical significance.

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.

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The Talk Show With John Gruber · 444: ‘You’re Going to Have the Niggles’, With Christina Warren · Mar 29, 2026

“… 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 …” “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 …” 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 Mac Studio, which lacks the modularity that made the Mac Pro unique.

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.

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Macworld Podcast · Episode 976: WWDC26 news, Apple TV rumors, and more · Mar 25, 2026

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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 seem lacking, but their hardware remains crucial for advanced AI applications, suggesting a different kind of success 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.

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Azeem Azhar's Exponential View · Why I changed my mind about Apple and AI · Mar 18, 2026

“… can already do, as we saw with with Maltbook or Clodbod, you know, the CPU can already do an enormous amount of processing. I can run Kimi K2 on my Mac Studio. So we are quickly moving to a world where the technology is far more propagated and where the diffusion is far less rate-limited by a monolithic power because it's just energy and a pretty inexpensive chip that controls access That improves privacy security all sorts of other features And when that happens an individual ability to do a thing is much greater And obviously, there are a bunch of negative implications with that. I mean, like, you …” “… this, especially the rate of the models aren't just getting good, but they're getting cheap. Right. It means everyone goes, well, it's the owners of the data centers who are going to decide what models we run. I go, no, this, you know, the CPU can already do, as we saw with with Maltbook or Clodbod, you know, the CPU can already do an enormous amount of processing. I can run Kimi K2 on my Mac Studio. So we are quickly moving to a world where the technology is far more propagated and where the diffusion is far less rate-limited by a monolithic power because it's just energy and a pretty inexpensive chip that controls access That improves privacy security all sorts of other features And when that happens an individual ability to do a thing is much greater And obviously, there are a bunch of negative implications with that. I mean, like, you know, people like, well, you know, that sounds great. But then, you know, a lot of the population is psychopathic and they're going to be able to do more. And, you know, there are all sorts of reasons to think that this could go well. and some other reasons to think it might not. And whereas with the Renaissance, a lot, a lot improved. We also …” View more

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We're on the brink of the greatest leap in human progress since the Renaissance, driven by artificial intelligence. Zack Kass argues that as AI becomes an abundant resource, it mirrors the transformative shifts of the past, empowering individuals like never before. However, this progress comes with risks, echoing both the advancements and conflicts of the Renaissance era.

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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn · 975: Unmetered Intelligence is Heralding the Next Renaissance, with Zack Kass · Mar 17, 2026

“… notes too just about turnus because you know we've seen turnus a lot in keynotes he was announcing the apple silicon transition. He announced the Mac Studio. He was the last person to announce the last Mac Pro, the M2 Ultra. But he's been at Apple for 25 years and behind a lot of the product lines from the beginning, even like the iPad and the AirPods. John Ternus has been instrumental in a lot of those products. And people inside Apple have said he's truly an engineer at heart, very detailed and meticulous. So I'm actually excited for the next phase of Apple.” “… the newsroom article where he actually had some really heartfelt things that felt like one of the most transparent things tim cook has written uh in many years and uh you know just really heartfelt and i did a little video uh that i'll link in the show notes too just about turnus because you know we've seen turnus a lot in keynotes he was announcing the apple silicon transition. He announced the Mac Studio. He was the last person to announce the last Mac Pro, the M2 Ultra. But he's been at Apple for 25 years and behind a lot of the product lines from the beginning, even like the iPad and the AirPods. John Ternus has been instrumental in a lot of those products. And people inside Apple have said he's truly an engineer at heart, very detailed and meticulous. So I'm actually excited for the next phase of Apple.” View more

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John Ternus's appointment as Apple CEO is an exciting new phase for the company, with his engineering expertise promising a strong focus on innovative product development.

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Mac Power Users · 846: State of Apple Watch 2026 · Apr 26, 2026

“… and only be able to drive it at 60 Hertz. Like if you have like an M1 Ultra and you're like this really fancy computer that you bought, you know, a Mac Studio M1 Ultra ages ago, you're like, I'm going to get this fancy new monitor and I'm going to get 120 Hertz. You're not. Right. It's a bummer, but that is what it is. Yeah so with the environment 100 recycled aluminum standard glass display contains 80 recycled glass 100 fiber box has been extensively redesigned for collapsibility allowing it to be broken down into smaller pieces it fit in most household recycling bins that the youtube video i want …” “M4 Pro or Max, M5 Plain, M5 Pro or M5 Max. Yeah, it's confusing, but like do read the things because you don't want to spend the money for this monitor and only be able to drive it at 60 Hertz. Like if you have like an M1 Ultra and you're like this really fancy computer that you bought, you know, a Mac Studio M1 Ultra ages ago, you're like, I'm going to get this fancy new monitor and I'm going to get 120 Hertz. You're not. Right. It's a bummer, but that is what it is. Yeah so with the environment 100 recycled aluminum standard glass display contains 80 recycled glass 100 fiber box has been extensively redesigned for collapsibility allowing it to be broken down into smaller pieces it fit in most household recycling bins that the youtube video i want to see i want to see someone getting the box like because what does that mean like do you like not have to use a box cutter to break it up does it like come apart with velcro some youtuber please make this video i want to see this box quinn get on it uh all right so you can pre-order them today as we record they're available march 11 uh we said the …” View more

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Apple's latest monitor, priced at $3,300, offers impressive specs but raises eyebrows due to its mediocre camera. While it may not be price-competitive, it stands out as one of the best options in the market. However, many are left wondering why a premium monitor doesn't feature a top-notch camera like the latest iPhones.

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Accidental Tech Podcast · 681: The Price of Your Nightmares · Mar 05, 2026

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Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature may not be as private as users think, as the company revealed real identities to federal agents during an investigation. While the feature allows users to create burner emails for added privacy, Apple can unmask these identities when legally compelled. This raises concerns about the balance between user privacy and legal obligations, especially in sensitive cases like threats against the FBI Director's girlfriend.

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Mac OS Ken · Testing Begins on blankOS 26.5 - MOSK: 03.31.2026 · Mar 31, 2026

“… yeah. The music lives on. Yeah. The Pro lives on, that's what it'll be. And then it'll be a newsroom post advertising the new Mac Pros in the Mac Studio. Oh, it'll almost certainly be, hey, just the paragraph in whatever the next Mac Studio is. Yeah, I think that's absolutely right. This is the type of announcement where it's like, like great, like more Apple stuff should be made in the United States. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's so light on details that it's hard to know just how big of a step this really is. Like in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Sabih Khan said it'll …” “… we'll actually get a newsroom announcement or will it just be removed from the website and die a very lonely death? What did they do when they killed off the iPod? It's like Apple loves music and the top title was iPod Touch no longer sold or whatever, yeah. The music lives on. Yeah. The Pro lives on, that's what it'll be. And then it'll be a newsroom post advertising the new Mac Pros in the Mac Studio. Oh, it'll almost certainly be, hey, just the paragraph in whatever the next Mac Studio is. Yeah, I think that's absolutely right. This is the type of announcement where it's like, like great, like more Apple stuff should be made in the United States. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's so light on details that it's hard to know just how big of a step this really is. Like in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Sabih Khan said it'll be thousands every week. And like, okay, is that 1,000, 2,000, 100,000, 500,000? It's just hard to know the scale of this. But I do think, like I said, it's good to hear that this facility in Houston is going, is versatile enough that they're able to do this, and it's going well enough, and they have the staff and the expertise to continue to …” 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.

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9to5Mac Happy Hour · Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production · Feb 26, 2026

“… expensive as power mac like a tower mac tower but it was like a like a smaller version of that big desktop tower meant kind of the precursor to the studio and the mini meant to sit on your desk meant to be quiet and powerful and you know not be hidden and and have a bunch of wires sticking out of it yes it was a meant to be uh yeah it's meant to be up on your desk it's meant to look good it went together with a matching display and they had like matching speakers and the speakers everything this was at the time everything was clear plastic that was like the hot thing and stuff so uh yeah and and …” “… to work on service upgrade anything like that you weren't going to do anything with it but yeah they've been moving in that direction for some time and paramag g4 trillion dollar company so like that was meant to be i guess i guess so was as expensive as power mac like a tower mac tower but it was like a like a smaller version of that big desktop tower meant kind of the precursor to the studio and the mini meant to sit on your desk meant to be quiet and powerful and you know not be hidden and and have a bunch of wires sticking out of it yes it was a meant to be uh yeah it's meant to be up on your desk it's meant to look good it went together with a matching display and they had like matching speakers and the speakers everything this was at the time everything was clear plastic that was like the hot thing and stuff so uh yeah and and i think it's you you said like you know uh precursor to the mini and everything i think that's part of the reason that they're getting rid of the mac pro is because they're going to start making mac minis in in that same facility in Texas. They have a bunch of extra space, but I also think they're going to use the existing Mac Pro line, that space …” View more

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Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, signaling a shift in their product lineup as they focus on more popular models like the Mac Mini. This change reflects a growing trend where consumers prefer compact, powerful machines for tasks like AI and server farms, leaving the Mac Pro behind. With the new Mac Mini line set to fill the gap, Apple is pivoting towards what buyers actually want.

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Macworld Podcast · Episode 978: Requiem for the Mac Pro · Apr 08, 2026

“… going to happen. Stuff will change over time. How we create code will change, right? There are people that when IntelliSense came out in Visual Studio, they weren't allowed to use that for some reason. And I think, sure, that was short-sighted on the company's part. And there are people out there who refuse to use IntelliSense because it takes away some part of the code. LLMs are just the evolution of that same mentality, in my opinion. I want to repeat what you just said because I think it's really profound and I think it really informs a lot of the discourse around this. Like, people have …” “… judge because management can just like do the data queries themselves. Did that happen? No, definitely not. So that's my approach to it. I think in general, there will be room for experts. The way that we get things done may change. And that's always going to happen. Stuff will change over time. How we create code will change, right? There are people that when IntelliSense came out in Visual Studio, they weren't allowed to use that for some reason. And I think, sure, that was short-sighted on the company's part. And there are people out there who refuse to use IntelliSense because it takes away some part of the code. LLMs are just the evolution of that same mentality, in my opinion. I want to repeat what you just said because I think it's really profound and I think it really informs a lot of the discourse around this. Like, people have this, like, weird vibe that, like, managers are just itching to do more work and they can't wait to eliminate the people that are doing that work for them. Why? Like, it's not like, unless they're running a company, it's not like they're suddenly going to get this giant, like, pay bump because, hey, we let off all these developers and all the money …” View more

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Developers can't escape liability for the code they write, even if AI assists them. Chris Griffing emphasizes that management will never take on extra tasks, ensuring a continuous demand for skilled developers. This dynamic means that developers must embrace new tools while understanding their enduring responsibilities.

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The freeCodeCamp Podcast · #214 Lessons from 15,031 hours of coding live on Twitch with Chris Griffing · Apr 03, 2026

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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.

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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing · Mar 30, 2026

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You can perform powerful tasks directly in Finder without opening any files! By right-clicking on an image, you can rotate, mark up, or even convert files instantly. This feature streamlines your workflow and is customizable with shortcuts, making it a game-changer for productivity.

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Mac Power Users · 840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think · Mar 15, 2026

“… Air, both sizes of M4 Pro MacBook Pro, both sizes of M4 Pro Max MacBook Pro, The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512 gigabytes of storage, the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and 512 gigabytes of RAM, the Studio Display with A13 Bionic, and the Pro Display XDR, its ridiculously overpriced stand, and the display's wall mount. Technically, 15 products, but, you know. Also, the piece said it was the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512GB of storage that was axed. I pretty sure there was not one of those that they meant the 14 and that that was a goof or a typo on their part If I wrong I stand corrected on …” “… says Apple sent 15 products to go live on a farm, though it's only if you count every version of every product and a couple of accessories for one of them. Going the way of the Dodo are the iPhone 16e, both sizes of M3 iPad Air, both sizes of M4 MacBook Air, both sizes of M4 Pro MacBook Pro, both sizes of M4 Pro Max MacBook Pro, The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512 gigabytes of storage, the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and 512 gigabytes of RAM, the Studio Display with A13 Bionic, and the Pro Display XDR, its ridiculously overpriced stand, and the display's wall mount. Technically, 15 products, but, you know. Also, the piece said it was the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512GB of storage that was axed. I pretty sure there was not one of those that they meant the 14 and that that was a goof or a typo on their part If I wrong I stand corrected on my correction Gone though not forgotten are those devices And not necessarily gone.” View more

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Apple just discontinued 15 products, including the iPhone 16e and multiple MacBook models, sending them off into the tech afterlife. While it may seem like a huge loss, the discontinuation reflects Apple's ongoing evolution and focus on newer technology. These devices may be gone, but they’re certainly not forgotten.

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Mac OS Ken · MacBook Neo Sees Early "Sell Outs" - MOSK: 03.09.2026 · Mar 09, 2026

“… 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 …” “… 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 including basically allowing something like one password to become a highly …” 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.

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AppleInsider Podcast · MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, iPhone 17e and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast · Mar 06, 2026

“… then yeah, I'd do it. But if it was a real daughter, no. Fair enough. I'm gonna be a good guy. All right, this one comes from someone in the studio. You guys can guess who after this. Rich. Mariah. After this. Am I the asshole for correcting someone who said their phone has 256 gigs of RAM? Something I would do. No, I would do it. Yeah, this seems targeted. I would do it instantaneously. Honestly, in this studio. I think my storage kind of has RAM though. If the context, okay, first the am I an asshole part. Not really. It's probably harmless that the person doesn't know the difference …” “Just in poor taste. If it was like a fake scenario with like a fake daughter, then yeah, I'd do it. But if it was a real daughter, no. Fair enough. I'm gonna be a good guy. All right, this one comes from someone in the studio. You guys can guess who after this. Rich. Mariah. After this. Am I the asshole for correcting someone who said their phone has 256 gigs of RAM? Something I would do. No, I would do it. Yeah, this seems targeted. I would do it instantaneously. Honestly, in this studio. I think my storage kind of has RAM though. If the context, okay, first the am I an asshole part. Not really. It's probably harmless that the person doesn't know the difference between storage and RAM as long as you didn't say it like an asshole. Yeah, that's a really good point. Just kind of a well actually person. Nobody really likes. I think it's probably fine. People probably don't understand that everyone who works here isn't a mega phone nerd. There are a lot of talented people here who don't do what, yeah. They said …” View more

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Correcting someone about their phone's RAM can make you the 'well actually' person nobody wants to be. In a lighthearted discussion, the hosts debate the importance of clarifying tech terms like RAM and storage, especially when it comes to helping friends avoid costly mistakes. Ultimately, they agree that while accuracy matters in tech, the delivery should be kind to avoid sounding like a know-it-all.

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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · I Refuse to Share my Location, AITA? · Feb 24, 2026

“… is a One little problem is it does a little handshake-y weirdness, but totally acceptable to have an excellent-looking 5K display connected to my Mac Studio. This is now a what-is-Nila's-threshold-for-solving-this-problem question, because are you going to do that for 10 days and then be like, I can fix this, and go through this again? Or have we officially reached, I'm never touching this thing ever again? We're never touching it. It is buttoned back up. There's a DisplayPort extension coming out of it. As long as I was phishing, I put a USB-C extension in the back of there. We're done. We're …” “… i figured it out it's in english now it works the only thing is uh when you turn on the computer and it wakes from sleep um it lights up and then it turns off and it thinks real hard and then it comes back again and it's fine for the day okay it's this is a One little problem is it does a little handshake-y weirdness, but totally acceptable to have an excellent-looking 5K display connected to my Mac Studio. This is now a what-is-Nila's-threshold-for-solving-this-problem question, because are you going to do that for 10 days and then be like, I can fix this, and go through this again? Or have we officially reached, I'm never touching this thing ever again? We're never touching it. It is buttoned back up. There's a DisplayPort extension coming out of it. As long as I was phishing, I put a USB-C extension in the back of there. We're done. We're super done. How upset do you think Johnny Ive would be if you showed him the inside of your iMac now? I think the part where I grabbed the main logic board of an iMac and just yanked it out of Johnny Ive's carefully constructed, exquisitely packaged internals. Because I was like, it doesn't matter if this breaks. And I just yanked it. I literally …” View more

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Nila humorously reflects on the chaos of repairing her iMac, revealing that she yanked out the main logic board without a second thought. Despite the elegant design, she navigated a confusing interface and ultimately decided to leave the machine as is, embracing its quirks. This lighthearted saga showcases both the frustrations and triumphs of DIY tech repair.

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The Vergecast · Fear and loathing at OpenAI · Apr 10, 2026

“… refurbished models were said to be running close to $1,000 with lightly used pre-owned units going for around $700. Think all of that makes the Mac Studio more attractive? You're not the only one. Apple has begun to see increased demand for that machine as well, according to TechCrunch. The piece says Apple's beefier block is also now sold out across several configurations. One wonders how or whether Apple will address the shortage of certain Macs on this week's March quarter earnings call.” “… or available for sale at higher prices than if buying direct from Apple, which is no longer an option. At the end of the week last week, the site saw open-box mini models with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage going for between $700 and $800. Excellent refurbished models were said to be running close to $1,000 with lightly used pre-owned units going for around $700. Think all of that makes the Mac Studio more attractive? You're not the only one. Apple has begun to see increased demand for that machine as well, according to TechCrunch. The piece says Apple's beefier block is also now sold out across several configurations. One wonders how or whether Apple will address the shortage of certain Macs on this week's March quarter earnings call.” View more

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MacBook users are divided over whether to cover their laptops with stickers or keep them pristine. One long-time user reflects on their sticker journey and seeks feedback from the community. Meanwhile, Mac Mini availability is dwindling, with prices skyrocketing on eBay, making alternatives like the Mac Studio increasingly attractive.

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Mac OS Ken · Mac Availability and Earnings Anticipation - MOSK: 04.27.2026 · Apr 27, 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.

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Mac Geek Gab · When the Internet Spits You Out – Mac Geek Gab 1135 · Mar 30, 2026

“… though, which puts us in the land of the firmware update. Two pieces from 9to5Mac guide our way here. One has Apple rolling out new firmware for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. The other has Apple outing new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4.” “… the rest of the new updates for old operating systems do contain security fixes though so have at or die by the dark sword or whatever other naughtiness is hacking away. Are we done with the updates? You probably wish. We are done with the OS updates, though, which puts us in the land of the firmware update. Two pieces from 9to5Mac guide our way here. One has Apple rolling out new firmware for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. The other has Apple outing new firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4.” View more

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Apple's latest VisionOS 26.4 update introduces intriguing features like support for AirPods Max 2 and enhancements to spatial audio. However, it also opens the door for NVIDIA Cloud XR streaming, which is still a work in progress. This update highlights Apple's ongoing commitment to improving user experience, despite some unresolved technical challenges.

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Mac OS Ken · Apple Business + blankOS 26.4 Updates = MOSK: 03.25.2026 · Mar 25, 2026

“… a second realized on my MacBook Pro, yes, back then, it's very pretty. I have a Magic trackpad, excuse me, a Magic keyboard, the extended one on my Mac Studio, and it doesn't have backlighting. It does not. To this second, I haven't noticed. So that's a couple of years worth of fine. Yeah, but, you know, everybody has their stuff. to complain about something. The Neo is not a perfect machine. The resolution is as low as you can go while it's still being Retina. It defaults to 1080p externally, which I agree with. Mike has me on some app thing because I said a thing and now he's going to have me do a …” “… typist what's the point of all this so okay not really a deal breaker i think but you know If anything, I kind of like it. I don't know. It's fine. I mean, I like my backlit keyboards, but it doesn't change how I type. It's fine. I'm sorry. I've just a second realized on my MacBook Pro, yes, back then, it's very pretty. I have a Magic trackpad, excuse me, a Magic keyboard, the extended one on my Mac Studio, and it doesn't have backlighting. It does not. To this second, I haven't noticed. So that's a couple of years worth of fine. Yeah, but, you know, everybody has their stuff. to complain about something. The Neo is not a perfect machine. The resolution is as low as you can go while it's still being Retina. It defaults to 1080p externally, which I agree with. Mike has me on some app thing because I said a thing and now he's going to have me do a whole project on it. If you increase the resolution in Mac OS it makes everything smaller because of scaling. Yes. and uh so i don't i use the defaults i like the normal sized icons not the microscopic ones um so mike's like well there's this app you can get where you can increase the resolution and keep all the icons the same size and i'm going to …” View more

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Many users are questioning the necessity of backlit keyboards, especially for touch typists. In a recent discussion, a host reflects on their own experience with non-backlit keyboards, revealing that it hasn't hindered their typing efficiency. This raises the intriguing question: are we too reliant on features that don't impact our actual performance?

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AppleInsider Podcast · AirPods Max, MacBook Neo, and Family Sharing on the AppleInsider Podcast · Mar 20, 2026

“… up a lot of stuff lately, right? Are they buying up stuff to bury or are they buying up stuff to incorporate? Well, with the launch of Creator Studio, my guess is they're trying to make it a more enticing offering. And it easier to acquire companies that are already doing stuff for the software that you own than to build it from scratch But fold them brand gone into their own software yeah Well, I mean, look at Pixelmator Pro, which they did this just a year ago, and now that remains Pixelmator Pro within the Creative Suite. It still does, yeah, yeah, yeah.” “… nice effects in there. And I know my buddy Tyler Stallman still definitely leans on those a lot. So I could check it out again. I assume they're just going to integrate all of these natively into Final Cut. Yeah, is Apple buying – because Apple is buying up a lot of stuff lately, right? Are they buying up stuff to bury or are they buying up stuff to incorporate? Well, with the launch of Creator Studio, my guess is they're trying to make it a more enticing offering. And it easier to acquire companies that are already doing stuff for the software that you own than to build it from scratch But fold them brand gone into their own software yeah Well, I mean, look at Pixelmator Pro, which they did this just a year ago, and now that remains Pixelmator Pro within the Creative Suite. It still does, yeah, yeah, yeah.” View more

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Final Cut's zoom feature can make videos look unprofessional with its clunky transitions, but there's a workaround. Tyler Stallman reveals a method to correct this issue, freeing users from relying on plugins. With Apple acquiring companies to enhance their software, the future of video editing could get much smoother.

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The PetaPixel Photography Podcast · The Canon 5D IV Isn't Dead (Yet) and Could Your Nikon Suddenly Fail?! · Mar 18, 2026

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Unlock the power of automation on your Mac with SleepWatcher, a lightweight daemon that triggers custom scripts on sleep, wake, or idle events. This tool allows you to run command line scripts effortlessly, making your Mac experience more efficient. Discover how simple it is to set up these automations and enhance your workflow.

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Mac Geek Gab · Geek Therapy – Mac Geek Gab 1133 · Mar 16, 2026

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