Apple is reportedly exploring an AI inference server using future M8 Ultra chips, in configurations of two or four chips, and is debating whether to use Nvidia's NVLink Fusion to link them instead of its own interconnect methods. Any product wouldn't ship before 2029 and could be canceled. The plan follows rising demand from AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, which have bought or rented large numbers of Mac mini and Mac Studio units for reinforcement-learning workloads.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-17
Apple is reportedly building an enterprise AI server powered by future M8 Ultra chips, expected to launch in 2029 in configurations with two or four chips, according to The Information. The project reportedly began about a year ago with backing from John Ternus, now Apple's CEO, when he still led hardware engineering. This would be Apple's first server product in roughly twenty years.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-16
A new open-source tool called typesafe-computer-use lets a Mac execute plain-English goals by reading the screen state directly rather than sending screenshots to a large multimodal model. It uses a lightweight classifier from TypeSafe to pick the next action from a short list of options, only invoking a text-generation model when free-form input is actually required. The developers report costs near 1/50th of a cent per decision step, versus tens of cents per step for a comparable Claude Opus-based screenshot approach.
github.com
· 2026-09-16
Sihoo has released the B300 Pro ergonomic chair, aimed at people building out home office setups around Mac computers, priced under $300. The chair includes adjustable 4D lumbar support, 6D rotating and flip-up armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, a reclining mechanism, and breathable mesh material.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-16
Snap has introduced SPECS Intelligence, an AI system that learns a user's goals, relationships, and daily routines by connecting to their apps and tools. The tool aims to proactively surface useful information, such as meeting prep details or travel itineraries, without requiring users to ask for it, and it will now extend beyond its original platform to iOS and Mac devices.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-16
According to The Information, Apple is developing enterprise-grade AI servers built around its future M8 Ultra chip, intended for sale to AI developers, businesses and governments rather than just internal use. Two configurations are reportedly planned, one linking two M8 Ultra chips and another linking four, with Apple weighing Nvidia's NVLink Fusion networking tools to connect them. The project has been underway for about a year with CEO John Ternus reportedly supportive, though nothing is finalized and launch isn't expected before 2029.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-16
A solo developer released Hush, a lightweight macOS menu bar application that generates brown noise and a speech-blocking sound in real time, replacing the need for browser tabs or streaming apps. Users can start or stop playback with a right-click, adjust volume and tweak the low-pass cutoff via a simple controls panel, all while working fully offline. The app is Apple notarized, free to download on a pay-what-you-want basis, and its source code is available on GitHub under an MIT license.
oldmanrahul.com
· 2026-09-16
Cody Ho and Niklas reverse-engineered Apple's AGX GPU firmware and user-space stack to create a fully OpenGL ES 3.0 compliant Linux driver for the M4 Mac Mini and MacBook Neo, a project completed in roughly a month rather than the years such work typically requires. The driver already runs Chrome, Firefox with WebGL, and Minecraft at 200fps, though it remains unready for general users.
codyho.dev
· 2026-09-15
AppZapper, the veteran Mac utility for thoroughly removing apps and their leftover files, has relaunched as AppZapper 3000 after a long absence. The new version keeps its signature zap sound effects but adds a playful blaster-style cursor animation for deleting app remnants. It's free to try with three zaps included, after which a license costs $18.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-15
Apple has released iOS 27 to the public, with the redesigned Siri AI chatbot as its marquee feature. Alongside the update, users have discovered a hidden Easter egg referencing Apple's early Mac operating system history from the 1980s.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-15
Security researchers say attackers compromised HBO Max's official Reddit account and used it to post hundreds of fake ads linking to a lookalike site that runs a ClickFix scam. The scheme tricks visitors into copying and pasting a malicious command into their Terminal or Command Prompt, which silently installs info-stealing malware. Warner Bros. Discovery has not responded to requests for comment, and it's unclear how many users were affected.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-14
AppleCare has evolved from a simple flat-fee warranty into a tiered subscription system covering nearly every Apple product, including accessories like AirPods and Beats. Pricing varies by device, with theft and loss protection available only for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and a new AppleCare One plan bundling three devices for $19.99 monthly, with $5.99 for each additional device.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-14
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