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Apple Unveils M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for AI Compute Leap

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Apple introduced the M6, its first 2-nanometer chip, and the M5 Ultra on August 25, 2026, targeting desktop AI compute. The M6 will debut in a new Mac mini.

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  1. 2026-08-25 13:37 · Unite.AI
    Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for a Big Leap in AI Compute
  2. 2026-08-25 13:01 · Hacker News Front Page
    Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute

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