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GMKtec has released the Evo-X3, a redesigned mini PC built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, now shipping with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory as standard. The unit adopts an almost entirely metal CNC-machined chassis in place of its predecessor's plastic-and-aluminum build. Tom's Hardware tested a 128GB/2TB configuration priced at $3,799.99, roughly double what the earlier Evo-X2 cost six months prior.
Ahead of its imminent launch, comparisons show Apple's foldable iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display when unfolded, close to the iPad mini's 8.3-inch screen, despite Duo being physically smaller in height and width. Thinner bezels on the Duo help shrink the visible size gap between the two devices.
The September 22, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily rounds up the day's Apple news, focusing on early details surrounding a possible M6 Mac mini and speculation about where Apple Fitness+ is headed next. The podcast episode is available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
Teardown analysis from Expand Mac mini shows the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models have their NAND storage soldered directly to the logic board, reversing the removable SSD design found in the previous M4 Mac mini. Expand Mac mini, which sells cheaper aftermarket storage modules for the M4 lineup, says supporting the newer chips now looks unlikely.
A Verge columnist proposes that Apple create a cheaper Mac Mini variant, dubbed the 'Mac Neo,' powered by an iPhone-class chip rather than the full M-series silicon in the current $899 M6 Mac Mini. The suggestion follows the success of the MacBook Neo, which uses a smartphone chip to deliver a $699 laptop with a solid screen, keyboard, and battery life.
Modder Andy France crammed a Mini-ITX VIA Nehemiah EPIA M10000 motherboard, power supply and a slimline CD drive into the cardboard packaging of a retail Windows XP box measuring just 243mm x 200mm x 48mm. He built an internal support case from Wonderboard plastic to hold the components in place without cutting the motherboard or bulging the box's exterior.
Ahead of Wednesday's official launch of Apple's M6 Mac mini, M5 Pro mini, and Mac Studio, GoKawiil staff compiled their favorite peripherals to pair with the new machines. Recommendations include Apple's discounted Studio Display, Samsung's M9 OLED Smart Monitor as an alternative screen, and the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for those skipping Apple's own input devices.
Apple's latest Mac mini keeps the same compact redesign introduced with the M4 generation but swaps in the new M6 chip. The entry configuration with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage now costs $899, a $300 jump from the $599 starting price of the 2024 M4 model with identical specs. Apple attributes the increase to a global memory shortage affecting RAM and storage pricing.
Apple's newest Mac mini, powered by the M6 chip, has been reviewed as a compact desktop that offers strong performance relative to its price. The review notes that while Apple is promoting the machine's AI capabilities, its core strength lies in general computing power rather than any specific AI-driven use case.
Apple's new M6 Mac mini keeps the same compact 5-by-5-inch design introduced in 2024 but adds faster networking and display support. The base model now includes 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and improved multi-monitor output compared to the previous M4 version.
Apple has refreshed the Mac mini for the first time in nearly two years, keeping its compact design but adding an M6 chip and notable performance gains. The base price has jumped from $599 to $899, a hike attributed largely to rising component costs driven by AI-related demand.
Apple has refreshed the Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options, replacing last year's M5 tier entirely. The M6 model starts at $899 with up to 32GB RAM, while the M5 Pro version scales up to 64GB RAM and significantly faster GPU bandwidth, positioning the lineup below the $2,499 Mac Studio.