A Spanish museum built a Cray-1 replica powered by 30 old Mac minis
Visitors can watch a calculation run on one core, then spread across the cluster
Prime Day is done, but Apple's latest Mac mini M6 is still $780
Amazon's latest Prime Day deals are over, but Apple's latest Mac mini is still available for $780, down from its $900 launch price. The M6 desktop has earned strong reviews for its performance and compact design, though its higher starting price drew criticism.
Apple Mac mini M6 debuts: more performance at a higher price
The new M6 Mac mini delivers a strong performance boost in the same remarkably compact and quiet design, with reviewers praising its CPU and GPU performance. The catch is price: the new $899 starting point is $300 higher(!) than the previous generation. Despite the price hike, reviewers still consider the M6 Mac mini a compelling desktop.
Apple built its new M6 and M5 Ultra desktops for the people daisy-chaining Macs to run AI
Apple's first 2nm chip and its first quad-die design arrive in a new Mac mini and Mac Studio
The big picture: Apple announced two new chips and two refreshed desktops today. The M6 is Apple's first 2nm chip. The M5 Ultra is its first quad-die design and the most powerful silicon the company has shipped. As for the desktop PCs, there are no significant new features on either machine, but this is a real spec and pricing bump. What's changed in the past couple of years is who these boxes are for, and whether you'll be able to get one.
Apple will begin assembling Mac Minis at Foxconn's Houston plant later this year
Foxconn is building the production line while Apple will buy the computers made there
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Several iPad and Apple Watch models won't receive the latest OS updates, but no iPhones left out
This $170 retro-style dock gives your Mac mini a tiny screen and upgradeable storage
A dock that doubles as a tiny second screen
The Mac Mini is sold out for "several months" as AI developers snap them up for local agent workloads
Tim Cook admits Apple was caught off guard by Mac Mini demand
Stolen Apple Mac mini resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace as thief posts serial number and license plate
A criminal mastermind at work
If Apple built a $299 "Neo" desktop PC, Windows would have a real problem
The MacBook Neo already rattled the PC industry. Now imagine what Apple could do next
Crystal ball: Let's be clear upfront: there is no Mac Neo desktop. No leak, no supply chain rumor, no analyst note. What follows is conjecture – but conjecture worth taking seriously, because the pieces are sitting right there on Apple's workbench.
The Mac Mini is no longer a niche product, it's local AI infrastructure
Developers and power users are snapping up high-memory systems to run local AI and avoid cloud costs
Apple shifting some Mac mini production from Asia to Texas this year
Foxconn's Houston plant will assemble the Mac mini
Mac Mini discounted to $479 as early Black Friday deals begin
The Mac Mini M4 is an easy recommendation at $479, even as a secondary system. The compact desktop offers strong performance with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD in the base model. The Mini can also drive up to three external displays, and it's an excellent entry point for new Mac users.
The tiny yet powerful Mac Mini M4 remains a bargain at $499
The M4 Mac mini pairs a compact design with impressive performance, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for the base model. While it lacks upgradeability, it remains an excellent entry point for new Mac users and a standout back-to-school deal.
M5 MacBook Pro won't arrive before 2026, Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro could launch soon
The M5 Macs may retain the familiar design of their predecessors
Apple Mac Mini M4 is currently on sale for $494
Apple's latest Mac Mini, powered by the M4 SoC, delivers impressive performance in a compact design and offers a generous selection of ports and connectivity options. The base model now includes 16GB of RAM, providing an ideal entry point for Mac users seeking a desktop.
Apple now selling refurbished M4 MacBook Pros and Mac minis in the US and Europe
Full functionality at a reduced price
New Mac Mini M4 gets reviewed: smaller design, faster CPU
This year's Mac mini is much improved, featuring a complete redesign with a more compact footprint and 16GB RAM in the base model. As expected, it lacks upgradability but it's a good point of entry for Mac users on a modern SoC.
Apple M4 Pro chip debuts in the redesigned Mac Mini with 14 cores and Thunderbolt 5
The Mini's first major redesign in nearly 15 years
Apple teases new Mac announcements coming next week – likely M4 MacBook Pros
M4 iMacs and Mac minis could also appear
Apple set to reveal M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 ahead of November launch
The new Macbook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini are coming soon
Watch Apple unveil the iPhone 16 today, and more at its Glowtime event
New Apple Watches, AirPods, and possibly a Mac Mini will also be on display
Apple's M4 Mac mini drops USB-A ports, will feature five USB-C ports
Cupertino is also working on a new low-end iPad keyboard
Mass production of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros is underway for a possible October release
Shipments from display suppliers indicate 14- and 16-inch variants
Apple's Mac mini to undergo first major redesign since 2010 – smaller and M4 powered
The upcoming model will be Apple's smallest desktop computer to date