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Your Mac mini needs these 8 upgrades to become an AI agent
The Mac mini is Apple’s most versatile Mac, offering a lot of processing power in a box that can fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also Apple’s most affordable desktop Mac, which has made it popular among enthusiasts, especially AI fans. Everything you need to use the Mac mini as an AI agent is built right into the machine—load it up with as much RAM and storage as you can afford, and you’re ready to go. There are a few items you could use if you’re serious about putting together a Mac mini AI agent. We’ve put together a list of things that will help you get the most out of your Mac mini. Of course, you need a display, keyboard, and mouse; if you are looking for those,…
How Apple broke the mold to give its OS 27 updates a rocksolid foundation
The past two years at Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has felt like it’s been in a hurry. In 2024, it was in a hurry to catch the AI wave before it entirely passed the company by. (It didn’t catch that wave—it wiped out, lost its surfboard, and may have been partially gnawed on by a shark.) Then last year, Apple felt like it was trying to cover up its embarrassment about AI failures by rushing out a new design scheme that felt ill conceived, especially when it came to the Mac. This year felt different. Apple was unveiling a second take on its AI plan, but it felt like the company spent the intervening two years trying to make sure that this time, that plan sticks. When it came to almost…
6 HomePod annoyances Apple might finally fix this year
The HomePod mini is one of my favorite Apple products, offering impressive audio output and seamless integration with the rest of my Apple devices for just $99. A stereo pair fuels my everyday mini house parties while also acting as a home hub that controls my smart light bulbs—even remotely. The speakers can estimate the indoor temperature and humidity, alert me about smoke detectors going off, power automations, and much more; they’re truly great. Despite its utility and ease of use, however, the HomePod isn’t really as smart as you’d expect a smart speaker to be. Because it relies on the infamous, pre-Apple Intelligence version of Siri, it often fails to process complex commands or offer helpful, up-to-date information. But there’s reason to be optimistic. The upcoming HomePod 3 and mini…
