ChatGPT Can Now Create Custom Sticker Packs for WhatsApp and iMessage
OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT sticker maker that lets users create personalised sticker packs from their ideas, photos and inside jokes. The feature allows users to generate custom stickers and share them directly in conversations on WhatsApp and iMessage. Available
WhatsApp Users Are Getting New Protection Against Hackers and Scammers
WhatsApp has introduced new security features designed to protect users from account takeovers, spam calls and other digital threats. The latest update brings cross-platform passkeys, stronger two-step verification and additional caller information for unknown numbers. These changes are aimed at making
Poco F9 Ultra Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip; Pro Model to Use Binned Version
The Poco F9 series is all set to be launched in the global markets soon. The company recently confirmed that its upcoming performance-focussed lineup will include two models Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, with the vanilla F9 variant unlikely to debut. Both models expected to be based on the Redmi K100 series smartphones sold in China. The Xiaomi sub-brand has now revealed that the Poco F9 series will be powered by Qualcomms flagship mobile chipset.
Motorola Android 17 Update Rolls Out in India: New UI, AI Features and Security Upgrades
Motorola has officially started rolling out the Android 17 update to eligible smartphones in India. The major software update will be released in phases, beginning with Motorola's flagship Signature series before expanding to other supported devices in the coming months. The
The head of Instagram is the first high-profile exec to testify in the latest social media addiction trial.
Here are three sick Gibson guitar controllers made for Stage Tour's Dec. 10 release
CRKD is mining nostalgia for its latest guitar trio.
Instagram adds feature that automatically trims clips for Reels
First Draft takes care of the busywork of video editing.
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026)
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
A remastered The Witcher 3 will be released September 29
Current owners of the popular RPG will get the upgrade for free.
Free accounts can now access ChatGPT's upgraded task scheduling tool
Meanwhile, paid accounts can configure prompts to trigger when things happen in Gmail, Slack or GitHub.
Over at Amazon you can find the Greenworks 60V 21-inch 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Cordless Electric Lawn Mower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries discounted to $439.99 shipped, matching the price were seeing direct from the brands website . Down from a $700 full price, discounts this year have mostly kept the costs above $499, though there were drops to $460 and $430 back during Prime Day in June. The deal here gives you the next-best deal behind that Prime Day pricing, with $260 savings, or you can check out the brands other tool deals in the official Amazon storefront here.
Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There
Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places. Apple announced plans to bring ads to the Maps app in March, and said the feature would roll out starting in late summer. Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that ads began showing up for users over the last few days, with ad placement to ramp up in the coming weeks. Ads are shown in Suggested Places when initiating a search and after searching if a company has bought an ad for a keyword you're looking for. Ads are shown at the top of search results, with one ad per set of search results. There is no option to turn off ads in the Maps app, but ads are clearly labeled with a blue Ad tag. Apple says ads you interact with in the Maps app are not associated with your Apple Account, and data is not shared with third parties. Apple has been preparing to launch ads all summer, with signs of ads showing up in iOS 26 updates. Apple started allowing businesses to purchase ad slots in August, offering a 15 percent credit toward future ad spend as an incentive. Ads for home services, bail bonds, and cryptocurrency ATMs are not allowed in the Maps app per Apple's Advertising Services policy . Ads that promote or reference medical services may be allowed, and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Maps ads also have to adhere to Apple's other advertising rules. Tags: Apple Ads , Apple Maps This article, Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The Witcher 3 is getting a free remaster with major gameplay improvements this September, followed by Geralts final full expansion, Songs of the Past, in 2027.
Check out this cool Cyberpunk 2077-edition Commodore 64
The revived Commodore has teamed up with CD Projekt Red to create this 2K77-themed Commodore 77.
Over at Amazon, you can currently grab the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station down at $219 shipped in its light sand grey colorway, while the other colorways are sitting a bit higher in price. This deal beats out Bluettis direct website , where it is keeping to its $449 MSRP, though at Amazon its been available at $299 at most in 2026, while discounts have mostly kept it down at $219 or $239, with a one-time drop this year to $199 back during Prime Day in June. Youre getting the second-lowest price of the year here while the deal lasts, saving you $80 off the going rate and $230 over buying it at its MSRP directly.
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp will give your screens a glow up
BenQ's first dual-monitor desk lamp is excellent, but it'll cost you.
Metro 2039 has no heroes. It trades hope for revenge, and I
Metro 2039s new Renegade gameplay trailer takes us back underground with denser environments, new survival tools, brutal combat, and another ominous Dark Ones tease.
Witcher 3 Remastered announced, FREE upgrade, first look at Songs of the Past expansion, more
Straight from Opening Night Live at gamescom 2026 in Germany, we now have our very first look at the upcoming Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs of the Past expansion.And CD Projekt RED just revealed The Witcher 3: Remastered it releases on September 29 as a FREE upgrade for existing owners.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros puts the fate of the Iron Throne in your hands
PlaySide Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros during Gamescom 2026, an officially licensed real-time strategy game launching on PC via Steam in early 2027.
US stocks today: US stocks close higher as tech rebound puts Nvidia in focus
US stocks closed higher as technology and semiconductor shares recovered ahead of Nvidia's earnings. Lower oil prices and Treasury yields offered relief, while investors assessed AI spending and stretched valuations. Weak consumer confidence added to economic concerns, with upcoming PCE inflation data and Fed commentary keeping rate expectations in focus.
1001 Threads of Mizan is bringing Arabian Nights to life, and it looks stunning
1001 Threads of Mizan is an ambitious action RPG inspired by Arabic folklore, featuring stunning deserts, magical carpet traversal and a distinctly Middle Eastern fantasy world.
meross HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug Buy for $28 (Reg. $36) What we love You can turn one outside outlet into three individually controlled sockets with this older but less-expensive smart plug plus, it comes with Apple HomeKit support so you can set schedules, timers, and control the three sockets through the Home app.
Genshin Impact creator goes dark with an RPG that looks part Elden Ring, part Monster Hunter
HoYoverse has revealed Nodus Fall, a dark fantasy co-op action game filled with colossal mythical beasts and a dramatically grimmer look than Genshin Impact.
Gears of War: E-Day looks darker and more brutal than ever
Marcus Fenix has faced some terrifying enemies, but E-Day looks ready to make his life miserable all over again.
Ananta finally gets a release date, and this anime GTA is coming in 2027
Ananta has officially received a January 15, 2027 release date alongside a new story trailer showcasing its open-world urban action RPG.
New M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini pre-orders now back in-stock at Amazon
Apple debuted and launched pre-orders for its upgraded M6 Mac mini and the M5 Pro model today and pre-orders are starting to go live at Amazon. Just make sure you also scope out that next-generation Apple Polishing Cloth for $9 before it sells out completely.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Better, Not Best
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Keep an eye on this EGO 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer listing at $84 off
***Note: This EGO Power+ hedge trimmer has been bouncing up and down in price for extremely short periods since early August, so if the deal disappears, be sure to check back as it is likely to return based on what weve been seeing. Amazon is giving folks another chance to grab the EGO Power+ 56V 26-inch Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer with a 2.5Ah battery back down at $195 shipped. Down from a $279 full price, weve been recently seeing short-term drops to this low price, with the cost otherwise only dropping as low as $229 in 2026. The deal here gives you $84 savings and the lowest price we have tracked at Amazon.
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio: 13 Things You Might Have Missed
Apple today announced new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models and M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio models. We've covered all of the announcements in-depth , but wanted to highlight some interesting tidbits about the new machines. Price Increases - The Mac mini now starts at $899, $300 over the original starting price of the M4 Mac mini when it launched in October 2024. Mac Studio pricing starts at $2,499, $500 more than the original price of the M4 Max model when it came out in March 2025. Connectivity - Apple upgraded the new Macs with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, so they are on par with the connectivity standards in the latest iPhone models. Wi-Fi 7 offers faster data speeds in the 6GHz band, lower latency, and an option to connect across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz networks at once for reliability improvements. Genlock - The Mac mini and Mac Studio support genlock over USB-C, so there's no need for a separate sync box. Genlock is used in multi-camera shoots and virtual production to lock timing to a shared reference signal. The Mac's display and the camera filming it are synchronized, preventing flickering and tearing from a mismatch between the display refresh rate and camera shutter. Apple previously added genlock support to the iPhone 17 Pro models, so now an iPhone 17 Pro and one of the new Macs can work in tandem for pros who need the feature. Ethernet - The Mac mini now starts with 2.5Gb Ethernet instead of 1Gb. There's an option to upgrade to 10Gb, which is what the Mac Studio starts with (same as the prior-generation model). Neural Engine - The M6 chip has an upgraded Neural Engine with two 16-core engines instead of just one. Apple says the new Neural Engine offers 2x more peak compute so AI workflows run faster. GPU - The M6 Mac mini's 12-core GPU has Neural Accelerators in each core, offering up to 4x faster AI performance and 2x faster graphics than the M4 Mac mini. The Mac Studio's M5 Ultra is also the first Ultra chip with Neural Accelerators. Peak AI compute performance is 4.3x the M3 Ultra's performance. SSD - Mac Studio storage is twice as fast with new SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6. SSD Pricing - As Daring Fireball points out, upgrading a Mac mini with a 2TB SSD costs $1,000, which is more than the $899 base price of the machine. Upgrading to the 4TB SSD for the M5 Pro costs $1,800, which is $100 over the price of the base machine. Thunderbolt - The M6 Mac mini continues to have Thunderbolt 4, not Thunderbolt 5. The M5 Pro model does have Thunderbolt 5. Current Max Pricing - An M5 Pro Mac mini with 18-core CPU, 64GB RAM, an 8TB SSD, and 10GbE is $6,799. The M5 Ultra Mac Studio with 36-core CPU, 256GB RAM, and 16TB SSD is $18,299. 512GB RAM - The M5 Ultra Mac Studio supports up to 512GB RAM, with the option coming in late October. Upgrading to 256GB RAM costs $4,000, and the 512GB option will be even more expensive. 96GB and 256GB RAM are the only options right now. Announcement Timing - This is the first time Apple has announced new Macs in August since the 27-inch iMac debuted in August 2020. macOS Golden Gate - When the new machines launch on September 22, they will likely have macOS Golden Gate installed. The software update is probably going to come out the week of September 14. The new Mac Studio and Mac mini models can be pre-ordered starting today, and will be available on September 22. Related Roundups: Mac Studio , Mac mini Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) , Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, New Mac Mini and Mac Studio: 13 Things You Might Have Missed first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
Mac mini M6 launched today, here's what makes it Apple's biggest upgrade yet
Apple has unveiled the latest Mac mini equipped with powerful M6 and M5 Pro chips. These advancements bring notable boosts in performance, catering to both everyday users and professionals. With the M6 chip's rapid AI processing and enhanced graphics performance, plus the M5 Pro's ability to handle intricate tasks, this model sets a new standard. Added connectivity features and macOS 27 only amplify its user-friendly experience.
Apple to Release 13 More New Products Later This Year
Looking past the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models unveiled today, Apple still has plenty of other new products on its roadmap for this year. It is nearly September, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone are just around the corner. Other products expected later this year include the Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, AirPods 5, an all-new Apple home hub, new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and more. Apple is expected to release at least 13 more products by the end of 2026, according to rumors. We have provided a summary below. iPhones iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip , a smaller Dynamic Island , a simplified Camera Control button, a Dark Cherry color option , and more. iPhone 18 Pro Max: The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may be slightly thicker due to a larger battery and a variable aperture camera , which might be exclusive to the Pro Max model this year. iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.7-inch inner display and 5.3-inch outer display , two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking functionality. Apple Watches Apple Watch Series 12: A faster S11 chip or newer, longer battery life , fitness tracking improvements , and a ceramic case option . Apple Watch Ultra 4: A faster S11 chip or newer, fitness tracking improvements, and additional satellite features for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and newer, such as Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos with Messages via satellite. Touch ID was initially rumored , but seemingly ruled out . iPads iPad mini: A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip , an OLED display , a vibration-based speaker system , and a water-resistant design . Macs iMac: M6 chip and new color options . MacBook Pro: A new 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with an M6 chip . Home Apple TV: At least five new features , including an A17 Pro chip or newer, an increased 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence, Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote. HomePod mini: Newer chip with Siri AI support, improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red . Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring Siri AI, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. There will a tabletop version with a speaker base and a wall-mounted version. Headphones AirPods 5: Two new AirPods 5 models with and without active noise cancellation. Beats 360: New over-ear Beats 360 headphones with an AirPods Max-like design, interchangeable ear cushions and headbands, up to 1.75 more noise cancellation than the Beats Studio Pro, IPX4-rated water resistance, and more. Wild Card MacBook Ultra: A major MacBook Pro redesign in late 2026 or early 2027, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips , an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this laptop, which will reportedly be named MacBook Ultra , macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface . This article, Apple to Release 13 More New Products Later This Year first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
XBOX is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fresh lineup of special-edition accessories , and theres a pretty wide mix of gear in the collection. The new Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now up for pre-order, with several of the products leaning heavily into the translucent green look of the original XBOX matching the look of the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console and controller that were revealed earlier. The entire line-up is now available to pre-order, and you can get a closer look and more details below.
Why movie tie-in games are rarely sold anymore
Movie-tie in games were huge in the 2000s, but have mostly dried up in the last decade. We still get games tied to existing IP, but in a different manner.
The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle makes the PS5 Pro look cheap
Xbox and Asus are pushing handheld gaming into luxury territory with a $2,499 ROG Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle featuring an OLED display and AR glasses.
The Nokia 300 Charge doubles as a 10W powerbank
The Nokia 300 Charge doubles as a 10W powerbank.
Claude's memory now works across both chats and Cowork sessions
Anthropic is giving users more control over what memories Claude saves.
Xbox has a bunch of translucent green accessories for the console's 25th birthday
Xbox has a bunch of translucent green accessories for the console's 25th birthday.
Amazon is currently offering the Ninja Foodi Flip 13-in-1 Smart Dual Heat XL Countertop Air Fry Oven down at $249.99 shipped, which is not currently available directly from the brands website. Its dropping down from a full $370 price tag here, with this rate only beaten out this year by a drop further to $200 back during Junes Prime Day event. Youre getting a $120 markdown here for the next-best price of 2026, or save more money going with the previous-generation 8-in-1 Flip Oven that is down at 179.99 shipped from $250. You can also shop the brands many other appliance deals in the official Amazon storefront here.
Built-in cover lets this 8-in-1 USB-C power strip sleekly relocate a wall outlet for $10 (Save 38%)
TROND 8-in-1 Power Strip with Outlet Cover Buy for $10 (Reg. $16) What we love If youd like to relocate a power outlet, this sort of strip can sort of do the trick. It has a built in cover that plugs right into an existing wall outlet and then runs power somewhere else. Best of all, it yields even more outputs, with a total of eight ready and waiting.
Might as well add this Milanese loop Apple Watch band to your collection for $13 (Save 62%)
Astorgos Milanese Apple Watch Band Buy for $13 (Reg. $34) What we love While the Milanese loop style isnt for everyone, I dig it. One of the biggest reasons is that it can adjust automatically unlike a lot of other bands. This particular style features a dark finish and works with a majority of Ultra, Series, and SE models.
Outfit your ride with this 175W USB-C car charger, now $20
JOYROOM 175W USB-C Car Charger Buy for $20 (Reg. $25) What we love If youd like to top off everything from smartphones to tablets, and even full-blown laptops, this car charger is will get the job done during your commute. It sports three ports in total, one of which can reach 100W, while the others can hit 45W and 30W.
Apple decides undermining its own email privacy feature was a bad idea after all
Apple decides undermining its own email privacy feature was a bad idea after all.
Keep cords tidy with 30 silicone cable ties down at roughly $0.50 each
Lamicall Silicone Cable Ties (30-pack) Buy for $16 (Reg. $20) What we love While you can get hook and loop style cable ties for less sometimes, I personally like the hefty and durable vibe silicone ties like this offer. Right now you can bag 30 for $16, which works out to $0.53 each.
This leather Apple Watch band is now even less, cash in from $5
Astorgos Leather Apple Watch Band Buy for $5 (Reg. $24) What we love We covered these straps last week when they were $6 Prime shipped, but today the black style fell ever further. You can now cash in for as little as $5. This seems like a no brainer to me. It allows you to have a band that you can really beat up during projects without worrying the money you dropped on it.
Tim Cook solidifies legacy with next-generation Apple Polishing Cloth, now available for $9
Update: The new Apple Polishing Cloth is now available on Amazon for $9 ($10 price decrease from previous gen). Currently listed as temporarily out of stock, but you can still checkout now to score one before it sells out. Youll want to head over to 9to5Mac this morning as Apple has just unleashed the next-gen M6 and M5 Ultra chips as well as the updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models that house them. Thats exciting or whatever, but Mr. Cook has decided to truly go out with a bang as Apple has now released an all-new, next-generation Polishing Cloth for just $9 .
Bag three pairs of polarized sunglasses while they
KALIYADI Polarized Sunglasses (3-pack) Buy for $10 (Reg. $20) What we love If youve misplaced some sunglasses or would just like to keep some spares in convenient places, its hard to go wrong here. You only need to fork over $3.33 per pair, which is quite a bit less than youd have to spend at the grocery store.
Apple today unveiled a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options, a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options, a new version of the Polishing Cloth with a lower price, and updated Magic Keyboards for Macs. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube Here are all of the new products that Apple announced today: Apple Announces New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips and More Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips Apple Releases New Polishing Cloth Apple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards Both the M6 and M5 Ultra chips are new as of today: Apple Reveals M6 as First-Ever 2nm Chip Apple Debuts M5 Ultra as Most Powerful Chip Ever The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models can be pre-ordered starting today, with deliveries to customers and in-store availability set to begin on Tuesday, September 22. The new Polishing Cloth and Magic Keyboards are available immediately. Related Roundups: Mac Studio , Mac mini Tags: Magic Keyboard , Polishing Cloth Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) , Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, New Macs and More: Here's Everything Apple Announced Today first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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LEGO Wednesday Things Apartment set Buy for $64 (Reg. $90) What we love One of the LEGO sets that will soon be retired in 2026, you can bring the wondrous world of the Netflix Wednesday series to your collection with this 828-piece brick-built rendition of Things apartment within an opening trunk. It comes complete with furnishings, a posable Thing figure, and an Enid minidoll.
Apple has introduced its new M6 and M5 Ultra chipsets on its new Mac Mini (2026) and Mac Studio (2026). The new M6 is Apples first chipset fabricated using the 2nm process technology. It features a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, which is claimed to deliver up to 2x peak compute, compared to previous generations. The system framework of Apples M6 SoC is capable of automatically utilising both Neural Engines simultaneously for faster execution of AI models. On the other hand, the new Apple Silicon M5 Ultra SoC is the tech giants first chip to feature the new Quad-Die architecture.
NVIDIA has announced a range of gaming and AI updates at Gamescom 2026, expanding its RTX ecosystem across PC gaming, game development, cloud gaming and AI-powered experiences. The highlights include DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, new RTX Remix capabilities, AI characters powered
Todays lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready including titles like The Twilight Zone Complete Series, Sons of Anarchy Complete Series, Space Jam collection, Wizarding World 11-Film Collection, Die Hard + Die Hard 2: Die Harder, LEGO Movie 2-Film Bundle, Rambo: The Complete 5-Film Collection, The Hangover Trilogy, and more. Deals on AirPods Pro 3 and the lowest price ever on AirTag 2 continue, but the pre-order trade-in offers on the brand new M6 Mac mini (up to $500 or more off with a mid-range M4 flip), the Apple Polishing Cloth just released with a price decrease at $9 , and this 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is $400 off today . The Apple TV deals await below.
Canada aims to enhance its submarine fleet with a technology that converts aluminum into hydrogen. GH Power is collaborating with TKMS to evaluate its reactor for this potential integration within the submarine industrial base. This cutting-edge approach leverages scrap aluminum and water, yielding hydrogen and alumina.
CMF Buds Neo Review: The Best Bang-for-Buck Earbuds Right Now
The CMF Buds Neo prove that affordable earbuds don't have to feel like a compromise. They offer a comfortable fit, enjoyable sound and noise cancellation that works better than expected for the price. The experience is not flawless, with a few missing conveniences and some limitations at higher volumes, but the overall package is easy to live with. For budget-conscious listeners, the CMF Buds Neo can be a convincing everyday companion.
Apple just gave the plenty of alternatives out there that can give you more screen space, higher refresh rates, OLED panels, or simply a much lower price. Weve rounded up some of the better monitors worth pairing with the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, ranging from more affordable 4K options to sharper 5K and 6K displays, along with an ultrawide for folks who want more room to work with. Theres a good mix here from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and Dell, so whether youre building a basic Mac mini desk setup or a more serious Mac Studio workstation, you should find something that fits below.
Apple on Tuesday refreshed the Mac Studio and Mac mini in India. The update brings the Cupertino-based tech giants latest-generation silicon to the compact desktop lineup. The updated Mac Studio now comes with M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra chips. Meanwhile, the Mac mini can be configured with both the M5 Pro as well as the new M6 silicon. Apple claiming significant gains over their predecessors in terms of on-device AI performance, while the new models also support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Waymo is expanding to Germany, with service in Munich planned for 2027
Waymo has set up subsidiaries in several European countries this summer as it prepares to expand.
As part of Best Buys large collection of Deals of the Day , we spotted the Anker SOLIX C300X AC Compact Portable Power Station with a 60W solar panel being offered at $299.99 shipped , which beats out the more standard grey model directly and at Amazon, where its keeping to its full $380 price tag. This black colorway doesnt see as frequent discounting, but we have previously seen it at Best Buy for $290, $300, and $330 this year. You can pick it up with $80 savings over going with the standard colorway, landing it at the second-lowest price we have tracked in 2026. You can also check out Best Buys other one-day-only deals on TVs, speakers, cameras, meat thermometers, video doorbells, and much more on the main sale page here .
Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in large quantities, hydrogen could be produced from ammonia when it is needed. The companies showed how Amogys ammonia-cracking technology could supply hydrogen-rich fuel to a 2G engine for electricity generation.
Apple M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra: What's changed?
Everything you need to know about Apple's powerful new chip.
Apple's New Mac Mini Arrives With M6 and M5 Pro, and It's Leaning Hard Into On-Device AI
Apple has announced a new Mac mini, and this time there are two chips to pick from. The standard model runs the new M6, while a step-up version gets the more powerful M5 Pro for people who need the extra muscle.
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Apple has unveiled its latest Mac Studio models, powered by the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The compact desktops are positioned as Apple's most powerful Mac computers, targeting professionals who need high performance for demanding creative, development and AI
Commute for up to 130 miles on Monarc
Update 8/25: Monarc Bikes has extended these bundle deals as part of its Labor Day promotions. Monarc Bikes is offering a FREE smart helmet ($229 value) with its newest Tracer Urban Commuter Smart e-bike at $1,899 shipped , which mimics the same bundle deal were seeing on the brands Marker All-Terrain Smart e-bike . If you werent aware, this is a newly launched sub-brand under Lectrics growing umbrella (which also includes the revived Juiced Bikes) that brings even more premium riding options onto the market, following in the footsteps of discounting the bundled gear rather than the e-bikes themselves. This bundle would run you $2,128 in full otherwise, and is the first deal on this newer model since launching in late June.
Tesla Schedules September Event To Launch Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab
Tesla has confirmed a dedicated launch event in September to officially unveil the Cybercab , its purpose-built, fully autonomous robotaxi . The presentation will take place in Austin, Texas , showcasing a two-seater electric vehicle designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, accelerating the companys autonomous ride-hailing network across the United States. The private gathering, titled the Cybercab Launch Event , is scheduled for September 3 and will be broadcast live via Teslas official communication channels. pic.twitter.com/yChZnEzwZf Tesla (@Tesla) August 22, 2026 Engineered strictly for driverless mobility , the vehicles minimalist cabin configuration significantly reduces curb mass: The Cybercab weighs 1,412 kg , making it 317 kg lighter than a standard Tesla Model 3. The powertrain integrates a 48 kWh battery pack paired with a front-mounted permanent magnet motor generating 219 hp . Official regulatory evaluations indicate an energy consumption rate of 165 Wh per mile , ranking the vehicle among the most efficient electric cars certified to date. Projected real-world range under typical urban driving conditions is estimated between 290 and 300 miles (466 to 482 km). Initial commercial services will launch in Austin, operating directly through Teslas existing ride-hailing application . The platform allows users to request on-demand passenger transport seamlessly from their mobile devices. While current active testing remains focused in Texas and Florida with a supervised fleet of 20 to 30 units, the automaker has secured key regulatory clearances to broaden its regional footprint. Tesla recently received commercial authorization from the Nevada transportation authority to deploy up to 5,000 autonomous vehicles in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, marking a significant transition from supervised pilot programs toward high-volume commercial robotaxi fleets. Tesla Schedules September Event To Launch Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Earn Free Gift Cards: Microsoft Edge Rolls Out Referral Program
Microsoft is introducing a new referral initiative aimed at expanding the user base for its Edge browser . Following previous integration efforts, such as automatic startup configurations within Windows, the company has rolled out a Refer and Earn program that compensates existing users with loyalty rewards for recommending the browser to friends. Reward Mechanics and Redemption Options Participants receive compensation through Microsoft Rewards points , which serve as digital currency within Microsofts broader ecosystem. These accumulated points can be exchanged for multiple digital incentives, including: Microsoft Store credit to purchase applications, games, and media. Xbox gift cards for console titles and digital subscriptions. Third-party gift cards , such as vouchers for streaming platforms like Netflix and various online retailers. Qualification Rules and Referral Limits To prevent abuse, the incentive program applies specific qualification criteria. Existing Edge users do not count toward referral tallies. Instead, points are credited only when a new user completes three verification steps: Downloads Microsoft Edge directly via the unique referral link . Signs in with a valid account inside the browser interface. Performs at least two web searches across two separate days using the application. Each successful verification awards 500 Rewards points . The system caps earnings at 15 referrals per month (7,500 points monthly), allowing a maximum annual accumulation of 90,000 points . Under standard US redemption rates, this annual ceiling translates to approximately $90 to $95 in Microsoft or Xbox store credit , around $85 in third-party retail gift cards (such as Amazon or Walmart), or several months of digital subscription services. Metric / Tier Points Earned Microsoft / Xbox Store Value 3rd-Party Retailers (Amazon, Walmart) Single Referral 500 pts ~$0.50 $0.53 ~$0.45 $0.48 Monthly Cap (15 referrals) 7,500 pts ~$7.75 $8.00 ~$7.00 $7.25 Annual Cap (180 referrals) 90,000 pts ~$93.00 $96.00 ~$85.00 $86.00 The promotional campaign is primarily distributed through mobile platforms. Eligible users can access the referral dashboard by clicking the promotional banner shown upon launching the Edge app on Android or iOS . Alternatively, participants can navigate directly to the dedicated Microsoft Rewards section located inside the browser settings menu. Earn Free Gift Cards: Microsoft Edge Rolls Out Referral Program , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Some Websites Track You Via Sound; How To Protect Yourself
The popular online shopping platform AliExpress has been identified using background audio processing techniques to monitor user activity and create hardware profiles. The mechanism keeps an audio stream active in the browser even when the volume is muted, effectively building an accurate device fingerprint of the visitors machine. The behavior was uncovered by a software developer experiencing connectivity issues with multipoint Bluetooth headphones . The device failed to switch between a computer and a smartphone whenever an AliExpress tab was open, returning to normal functionality only after closing the page. Alibaba's AliExpress was caught using users' audio systems to track them. AliExpress wasn't recording users but instead playing a silent sound and measuring how users' specific devices processed it in order to fingerprint them. But don't worry because Brave stops this. Brave (@brave) August 22, 2026 An inspection of the website source code revealed the implementation of the Web Audio API to generate audio processing graphs: The script establishes an active route to the operating system audio output , keeping the channel occupied in the background. Native browser features, such as the mute tab button, fail to terminate this low-level API activity. A standardized, silent audio signal is processed to measure minute execution differences. Audio Fingerprinting and User Profiling The primary purpose of this technique is browser fingerprinting rather than recording ambient sound. Because the output signal varies based on the processor , sound card , audio drivers , and browser build, it creates a unique machine signature. This audio metric is paired with additional data points, including: WebGL data and screen resolution parameters. WebRTC connection behaviors and network states. Hardware configurations , mouse movement trajectories, and user click patterns. Privacy Implications and Industry Response Online platforms frequently adopt fingerprinting as a persistent alternative to third-party cookies , primarily for fraud prevention and bot detection. However, privacy advocates criticize the practice because it operates silently without explicit user consent and bypasses standard cache-clearing methods. How To Protect Yourself Following the disclosure, privacy-oriented browsers such as Brave and Mozilla Firefox highlighted their built-in defenses against audio-based tracking scripts . AliExpresss parent company, Alibaba , has not officially modified the tracking deployment following the report. Some Websites Track You Via Sound; How To Protect Yourself , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Labor Day Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung, and More Live Now
There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights this time around include a collection of audio devices on sale, including the Sonos Ace Headphones for $299.00 , down from $399.00, and Sony's WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones for $248.00 , down from $399.00. You can also get a few soundbars at low prices during this event, including the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar for $899.00 , down from $1,099.00, and the Sonos Beam for $399.00 , down from $499.00. $100 OFF Sonos Ace Headphones for $299.00 $200 OFF Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar for $899.00 In terms of monitor and TV deals, there are quite a few Samsung deals happening this week on Amazon. The 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 has hit its second-best price on Amazon at $1,199.99 , down from $1,599.99, an all-time low price. You'll also find solid sales on The Frame TVs and Odyssey monitors right now, including a great deal on The Frame TV 55-inch model for $797.99 , a solid second-best price. $300 OFF Samsung 55-inch The Frame TV for $797.99 $400 OFF Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,199.99 We're also tracking big discounts from brands like LG, Hisense, iVANKY, Jackery, and more in the lists below. Accessories on sale include USB-C wall chargers, MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers, portable batteries, headphones, docks, and monitors. Audio Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds - $199.99, down from $229.99 Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones - $248.00, down from $399.00 Sonos Ace Headphones - $299.00, down from $399.00 Monitors and TVs Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 Monitor - $189.99, down from $249.99 LG 27-inch UltraGear Monitor - $279.99, down from $499.99 Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 - $329.99, down from $499.99 Samsung 55-inch The Frame 4K TV - $797.99, down from $1,097.99 Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $939.00, down from $1,299.99 Samsung 32-inch M9 Smart Monitor - $1,199.99, down from $1,599.99 Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $25.99, down from $39.99 UGREEN 100W GaN 4-Port Charger - $42.99, down from $54.99 Anker 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $79.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-Port Prime Charger - $115.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers Anker 3-in-1 MagGo Qi2 Charging Stand - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagGo UFO Charger - $67.49, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $85.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $89.99, down from $129.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $119.99, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $159.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $199.99, down from $249.00 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $499.98, down from $599.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station - $499.00, down from $799.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $999.99, down from $1,499.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, Labor Day Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung, and More Live Now first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple has officially unveiled its latest desktop silicon, introducing the M6 and M5 Ultra chips for its updated Mac lineup. The new processors are designed to deliver faster performance while improving on-device AI capabilities for professional users. The M6 chip brings
Nintendo reveals its latest Switch 2 bundles just ahead of the console's price increase
Let this serve as a reminder that the Switch 2 is getting more expensive next week.
Parents can now watch their teen
Uber is giving parents another way to keep tabs on teen rides, but its new live video feature also raises a few privacy questions.
Just in time for the new M6 Mac mini: Samsung
Over at Amazon, youll find Samsungs 32-inch M5 (M50F) Smart Monitor in black back down at $179.99 shipped. This model typically goes for $270, so todays deal knocks $90 off and brings it back to the lowest price weve tracked to date. The timing is pretty spot-on, too, with Apple having just announced its lighter deal down at $220 . Head below for more details.
Apple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards
Apple today quietly introduced updated Magic Keyboard models with revised U.S. English key labeling. On the new keyboards, the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps are labeled with glyphs rather than edge text. On the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes further, with the home, page up, page down, end, clear, and enter keys also swapping their text labels for symbols. Four models have been updated: the Magic Keyboard , the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID , and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad in both white keys and black keys . The one U.S. English model Apple has not refreshed is the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad , which lacks Touch ID and continues to use text labels on the same keys. The change mirrors the one Apple made to its laptops earlier this year, when the new MacBook Air , MacBook Pro , and MacBook Neo adopted glyphs on the same set of keys. Since the U.S. English layout is the default option in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, among other countries, the new labeling effectively extends well beyond the United States. Apple has used glyphs on its British English and other European layouts for some time, so the symbols will already be familiar to customers there. Tag: Magic Keyboard This article, Apple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Pebble Time 2 review: The perfect smartwatch for a select group of people
Pebble Time 2 is a smartwatch designed to push back against the trend, and it does so beautifully.
Apple Releases New Polishing Cloth
Apple today released a new version of its Polishing Cloth on its online store. In the U.S., pricing is now set at $9, down from $19 for the previous version of the cloth. We have yet to determine if the new Polishing Cloth is smaller than the original or has any other notable changes beyond lower pricing. Apple says the cloth continues to be made with soft, nonabrasive material that can be used to clean any Apple display, including those with a nano-texture coating. Tag: Polishing Cloth This article, Apple Releases New Polishing Cloth first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress
New Delhi, August 25: Indias first bullet train project is rapidly taking shape. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared insights on the ongoing construction activities in Maharashtras Thane and Palghar districts, highlighting the swift progress of this ambitious high-speed rail initiative. In a video message posted on Instagram, Minister Vaishnaw informed that the construction spans ... Read more Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Gains Momentum with Significant Progress
The official Nintendo Switch 2 price hike is set to go live in just over a weeks time, and Nintendo has just officially unveiled a pair of new console bundles with the increased sticker. If youre looking to land a Switch 2 this year, youll want to buy one now before the price goes up folks.
US stocks today: US stocks open higher as tech stocks rebound before Nvidia results, data
US stocks opened higher Tuesday as technology shares recovered from the previous sessions selloff. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained at the open ahead of Nvidias earnings and a key inflation report. Investors are watching the data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook.
We're liveblogging the two-hour showcase and half hour pre-show of Gamescom's ONL today! Come join us, we'll even start a little early for you.
Apple M6 vs M5: How much faster is Apple's new 'everyday' Silicon?
Apple finds respectable performance gains on a new 2nm process, but M5 users shouldn't feel any FOMO.
Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
Apple today announced new Mac Studio models with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, the latter of which is the company's most powerful chip ever. The new Mac Studio features a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6 that Apple says is up to twice as fast as before. The machine also gains Thunderbolt 5 ports with up to 120Gb/s of bandwidth, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for the first time via Apple's N1 chip. The new Mac Studio also supports genlock over USB-C and can drive up to eight displays. The M5 Ultra chip includes an up to 36-core CPU that contains 12 super cores and 24 performance cores. It delivers up to 1.25x higher single-threaded performance and up to 1.3x higher multithreaded performance than the M3 Ultra from the previous generation Mac Studio. The M5 Ultra features a GPU with up to 80 cores, and a Neural Accelerator is built into each core, offering up to 4.5x the peak GPU compute for AI tasks compared to the M3 Ultra and more than 6x compared to the M1 Ultra . Apple says the GPU's latest shader core technology, paired with second-generation Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and third-generation ray tracing, delivers up to 40% faster graphics performance than the M3 Ultra. The chip also includes a more capable Media Engine, with dedicated hardware for H.264, HEVC, four ProRes encode and decode engines, and hardware-accelerated AV1 decode, along with a 32-core Neural Engine for on-device AI tasks. The M5 Ultra is built by connecting two dual-die M5 Max chips using Apple's next-generation UltraFusion technology, which increases inter-die bandwidth to over 4.4TB/s and connection density by more than 6x, allowing the four dies to function as a single processor. The new Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra supports up to 512GB of unified memory and up to 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth, which is a 50% increase over M3 Ultra. Apple says the added memory and bandwidth allows users to store large datasets locally, increase tokens per second, and run large language models with hundreds of billions of parameters entirely on device. Users can also cluster multiple Mac Studio systems together using built-in support for Thunderbolt 5 and RDMA (remote direct memory access), creating a shared memory pool across systems. Apple says a cluster of four Mac Studio systems delivers up to 3x faster AI inference than a single system. The Mac Studio is also now available with the M5 Max chip, offering an 18-core CPU with 6 super cores and 12 performance cores, up to 40 GPU cores, up to 128GB of unified memory with up to 614GB/s of memory bandwidth, and up to 8TB of storage. Apple says the M5 Max delivers up to 3.9x faster AI performance than the previous generation. The new Mac Studio will be released on September 22, but the model with 512GB of unified memory launches in late October. It is available for pre-order now. Related Roundup: Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) Related Forum: Mac Studio This article, Apple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Apple Debuts M5 Ultra as Most Powerful Chip Ever
Apple today announced the M5 Ultra, which the company says is its most powerful chip ever. The M5 Ultra is built by connecting two dual-die M5 Max chips using Apple's next-generation UltraFusion technology, which is the first time Apple has used a quad-die architecture in an M-series chip. UltraFusion increases inter-die bandwidth to over 4.4TB/s and connection density by more than 6x, allowing the four dies to function as a single processor. The chip includes an CPU with up to 36 cores, containing 12 super cores and 24 performance cores, delivering up to 1.25x higher single-threaded performance and up to 1.3x higher multithreaded performance than the M3 Ultra. Its GPU scales up to 80 cores, with a Neural Accelerator built into each core for the first time on an Ultra chip. Apple says this delivers up to 4.3x the peak AI compute performance compared to the M3 Ultra, along with up to 1.8x faster graphics than the previous-generation chip. The M5 Ultra also includes a 32-core Neural Engine and a more capable Media Engine, with twice the video encode and decode blocks as M5 Max, allowing users to simultaneously play up to 33 streams of 8K ProRes 422 at 30 fps. The chip supports up to 512GB of unified memory and up to 1.2TB/s of memory bandwidth, a 50% increase over M3 Ultra. Apple says the added memory and bandwidth let users store large datasets locally, increase tokens per second, and run large language models with hundreds of billions of parameters entirely on device. The M5 Ultra is exclusively available in the new Mac Studio , which is available for pre-order today, with availability beginning on September 22. Configurations with 512GB of memory launch in late October. Tag: Apple Silicon This article, Apple Debuts M5 Ultra as Most Powerful Chip Ever first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Announces New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips and More
Apple today announced the next-generation Mac mini, which can be configured with an all-new M6 chip or the M5 Pro chip released earlier this year. The M6 chip is equipped with a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, up from a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU in the M5 chip. In addition, the M6 chip features the first-ever dual Neural Engine with two 16-core engines, up from one in previous chips. The M6 chip has up to 170GB/s memory bandwidth, up from 153GB/s for the M5 chip. Apple said the Mac mini with the M6 chip delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, up to 4 faster performance for AI tasks in particular, up to 2 faster graphics performance, and up to 2 faster storage speeds compared to the previous-generation model with the 10-core M4 chip, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB of storage. There are two M5 Pro configurations available, including one with a 15-core CPU and a 16-core GPU, and another with an 18-core CPU and a 20-core GPU. Both of these models are equipped with a single 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks. For both the M6 and M5 Pro configurations, Apple said the Mac mini now includes Neural Accelerators in each GPU core for the first time. Apple silicon continues to deliver industry-leading performance-per-watt, and Apple said the M6 chip has the world's fastest CPU core. Apple touted the Mac mini as the leading desktop for always-on, deskside agentic computing. Apple's press release provides many specific performance comparisons involving apps such as Affinity, Blender, LM Studio, and Photoshop. Mac mini models with the M6 chip can be configured with up to a 2TB SSD and 32GB of RAM, while models with the M5 Pro go up to an 8TB SSD and 64GB of RAM. All of the new Mac mini models support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, up from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 on the previous 2024 models. The new models have the same overall design as the previous models and continue to come in silver only. All models still have two front USB-C ports, a front headphone jack, three rear Thunderbolt ports, a rear HDMI port, and a rear Ethernet port that is now a 2.5 Gigabit port by default, up from 1 Gigabit. A 10-Gigabit Ethernet upgrade option remains available. M6 models have Thunderbolt 4 ports and M5 Pro models have Thunderbolt 5 ports. All models continue to natively support up to three external displays. The new Mac mini is available to pre-order starting today, and it will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Tuesday, September 22. In the U.S., the M6 model starts at $899, while the M5 Pro model starts at $1,699. In the U.S., the previous Mac mini initially started at $599 with 256GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, but that configuration eventually rose to $799 alongside price increases to all other Macs and iPads in June. The equivalent configuration with the M6 chip starts at $899, so the Mac mini is now even more expensive. Related Roundup: Mac mini Buyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: Mac mini This article, Apple Announces New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips and More first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Next-gen M6 Mac mini pre-order deals now live: $500+ off with M4 trade-ins
Apple has officially unleashed the new M6 Mac mini and pre-orders are now live alongside the next-generation M5 Pro model and the new Mac Studio .You can land the M6 Mac mini at $374 with a mid-range M4 trade-in.
Apple Reveals M6 as First-Ever 2nm Chip
Apple today announced the M6 chip, its first built using a 2-nanometer process and featuring a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple says the 2nm process packs greater transistor density into a smaller die, contributing to the chip's overall gains in performance and power efficiency. The M6 chip features a larger, more powerful 12-core CPU, two more cores than the M5, made up of two super cores, four performance cores, and six efficiency cores. Apple says the chip delivers the world's fastest single-threaded performance and up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than the M5, and up to 2.4x faster than the M1 . The chip also features a 12-core GPU, with two more cores than the M5, with a Neural Accelerator built into each core. Apple says this delivers nearly a 30% increase in peak GPU compute for AI compared to the M5, and more than 8x compared to the M1, resulting in faster prompt processing for on-device LLMs. The GPU also gains updates to the shader core architecture, Dynamic Caching, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, along with a 50% increase in geometry rates for more complex graphics. The M6 introduces a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, offering up to 2x the peak compute of previous generations. Apple says system frameworks can automatically use both engines at once, allowing applications to run AI models faster. The chip supports up to 32GB of unified memory and up to 170GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, which is a 10% increase over M5 and 2.5x more than the M1. The M6 debuts in the new Mac mini , which launches on Tuesday, September 22. Tags: 2nm , Apple Silicon This article, Apple Reveals M6 as First-Ever 2nm Chip first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Monad Proposes New Wallet Design Focused on Passkeys and Quantum Security
Monad researchers Kushal Babel and Jan Camenisch have proposed a new account design that separates a blockchain address from the credentials used to authorise transactions. The approach could allow users to rotate lost or outdated keys, use passkeys and enable social recovery without moving their assets to a new address. The design could also support multisignature access and future post-quantum authentication.
Uber will let parents peek through a driver's selfie camera when teens are taking a trip
Uber will only access recordings from a driver's phone to review safety reports.
Apple's M5 Ultra with an 80-core GPU will power through your AI models and 8K video
With the launch of the latest Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, Apple introduced new chips with cutting-edge technology.
WhatsApp is upgrading its 2FA settings
You can now ditch the six-digit code for a stronger password.
