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MacworldApple gets a lot of flack for its non-friendly approach to user repairs and upgradesyou cant really do them. But theres a ray of hope with the new Mac mini that started shipping on Friday.In a teardown posted on X, ohgkg shows that the Mac minis SSD is on a separate board instead of integrated with the M4 chip.Partial teardown of M4 Mac Mini /w 16GB RAM & 256GB SSD. Interesting revealation [stet]: Wifi chip & antenna on the back of bottom air intake. SSD on a daughter board. And even the base 256GB version comes in two chips. No compromise in speed. Theoretically also end user upgradable.ohgkg via X, November 8, 2024On X, L0vertodream also posted on X a Mac mini teardown. L0vetodream states that it is indeed a 1-slot dual-slot with a maximum particle size of 1TB. It uses a BGA315 hard disk and the maximum upgrade capacity can be up to 2T (translated).This SSD setup is similar to that of the Mac Studio, which also has separate SSD modules. Ars Technica points out that Apples implementation isnt like that of Windows PCs where the SSD controller is contained with the SSD hardware. Apples SSD controller is built into the M-series chip. Because of that, you cant simply swap out the Mac Studios or Mac minis SSD with a part bought from Amazon or some computer store. There are other reasons why off-the-shelf parts wont work, like the possibility that the Macs SSD slots have restrictions on the types of modules that can be used.But the simple fact that Apple separated the SSD leaves the possibility of someone figuring out how to perform a DIY SSD upgrade. It would involve figuring out what modules can be used and being able to modify the controllernot easy tasks to do. Theres a Kickstarter for a Mac Studio SSD upgrade but it still requires a bit of work. Its unclear if these modules will work with the M4 Mac mini.The other big revelation about the Mac mini SSD is that Apple uses two 128GB NAND chips in the 256GB SSD configuration. In the M2 Mac mini, Apple used one 256GB NAND chip, and that hinders performance because theres no parallel processing as there is with two 128GB chips. With the M3, Apple switched to using two 128GB chips, but the company did not release an M3 Mac mini.Read our in-depth review of the M3 Pro Mac mini.

MacworldThere are lots of battery-powered devices that can give you an estimate of how much longer theyll need to stay plugged in until theyre fully charged. Its not exactly a new feature. MacBooks gives you this info in the Battery menu of Settings or the menu bar, for example.With all the battery management and analysis built into our modern iPhones, its kind of remarkable that they dont do this. Fortunately, a time to charge feature may be on the way.9to5Mac discovered some code in the latest iOS 18.2 beta that points to a new BatteryIntelligence framework. The framework will take into account the amount of charge your battery can hold, its state of charge, and the amount of power its receiving from the charger (USB-C or wireless, we assume) and produce an estimate of how much longer it will take for the battery to charge.According to 9to5Mac, users will be able to do things like get a notification stating how long it will take to charge to the current limit (80% or whatever you set it to). I could see Apple incorporating the info into the Dynamic Island, or perhaps on the lock screen. The feature is not yet enabled, so its unclear if it will come in iOS 18.2 or a later release. It may also be restricted to specific iPhone models, much like the custom charge limits or other battery features.

French tech company Mistral AI has launched anew online moderation toolbased on the AI model Ministral 8B that can detect and remove offensive or illegal posts automatically. (There is still a risk of some misjudgments, however.)According toTechcrunch,for example, some studies have shown that posts about people with disabilities can be flagged as negative or toxic even though thats not the case.Initially, Mistrals new moderation tool will support Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and German, with more languages are on the way later. Mistral in July launched a large language model that can generate longer tranches of code faster than other open-source models.

Did you know thatApples macOS 15.1 Sequoianow lets you install and use applications acquired from the Mac App Store directly onto an external drive? This enhancement is actually particularly useful if your workflow requires you to handle a space-devouring application. Heres what you need to know about it and how it works.Whats changed?While anyone who is paying attention should already be impressed by the sheer speed and performance of Apples new Macs, that performance also means pro users will push the platform to its limits, banging into any inherent challenges to how Macs work.One of these challenges is the need to optimize the space you have on your Mac when running larger applications and given the cost of installing additional space on most Apple hardware, there was demand for a lower-cost way to do just that. The solution comes with macOS Sequoia 15.1.Wait, is this really new?So youve spotted that many Mac apps (downloaded from outside the App Store) allow users to install and use them on external drives. This is not automatically the case for applications downloaded and installed from the Mac App Store,however these insist on being hosted on the Macs own drive. You have always been able to run most apps and macOS from an external drive, but now you can do the same with App Store apps, including Pro Apple apps.What are the limitations?There are some limits to the new feature tweak.The biggest is that youll only be able to install applications larger than 1GB in size, which is great for games and pro apps, less great for users of smaller apps, who may just want to manage storage their own way. We can hope Apple lifts the 1GB restriction eventually.The second limitation is the speed of the external SSD; obviously, the speedier it is, the better the offloaded application will perform.The final and most inconvenient limitation is that once it is enabled it is not optional. In the future, youll need to install any application of 1GB or more on external storage unless you turn the setting off.What do you need?You need to be running macOS 15.1 and have a suitable connected drive. The drive must also be formatted to APFS. To check that this is so, with the drive connected to your Mac, right-click the drive icon in Finder and select Get Info. How to begin installing Mac apps on external drivesBefore you use the feature, you need to open the Mac App Store on your Mac.Go toApp Store>Settingsin the Menu bar.Check the box beside the Download and install large apps to a separate disk item in Settings.When you have enabled that setting, you can select the external drive you want to save your applications to.After that, when you want to install a large application from the Mac App Store, you will need to ensure the external SSD you want to use is connected to your computer.How to use a Mac app on an external driveAt the risk of sounding obvious, you do need to connect the drive your application is stored on to your Mac to use the application you have hosted there. It is relatively seamless after that the app will be visible in your Applications folder, opens with a double click and can be used just like any other app. (One thing it does not do is appear in Launchpad.)Why does it matter?Cost is the biggest reason this is important. Additional storage in Macs isnt cheap; it will cost you an additional $600 to slot 2TB of storage inside the base model MacBook Pro, while a good and speedy external SSD should cost you around two-thirds of that, or less if youre a little more flexible. That cost increases if you are provisioning multiple seats, so in some cases this feature could help you stretch purchasing budgets a little further. Consumer users can also use this to enable them to better explore and learn about professional applications without needing to worry about having enough space on their Mac.Please follow me onLinkedIn,Mastodon, or join me in theAppleHolics bar & grillgroup on MeWe.

This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.Why AI could eat quantum computings lunchTech companies have been funneling billions of dollars into quantum computers for years. The hope is that theyll be a game changer for fields as diverse as finance, drug discovery, and logistics.But while the field struggles with the realities of tricky quantum hardware, another challenger is making headway in some of these most promising use cases. AI is now being applied to fundamental physics, chemistry, and materials science in a way that suggests quantum computings purported home turf might not be so safe after all. Read the full story.Edd GentWhats next for reproductive rights in the USThis week, it wasnt just the future president of the US that was on the ballot. Ten states also voted on abortion rights.Two years ago, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a legal decision that protected the right to abortion. Since then, abortion bans have been enacted in multiple states, and millions of people in the US have lost access to local clinics.Now, some states are voting to extend and protect access to abortion. Missouri, a state that has long restricted access, even voted to overturn its ban. But its not all good news for proponents of reproductive rights. Read the full story.Jessica HamzelouThis story is from The Checkup, our weekly newsletter giving you the inside track on all things biotech. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Thursday.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 Black Americans received racist texts threatening them with slaverySome of the messages claim to be from Trump supporters or the Trump administration. (WP $)+ What Trumps last tenure as president can teach us about whats coming. (New Yorker $)+ The January 6 rioters are hoping for early pardons and release. (Wired $)2 China is shoring up its economy to the tune of $1.4 trillionIts bracing itself for increased trade tensions with a Trump-governed US. (FT $)+ The countrys chip industry has a plan too. (Reuters)+ Were witnessing the return of Trumponomics. (Economist $)+ Heres how the tech markets have reacted to his reelection. (Insider $)3 How crypto came out on topTrump is all in, even if he previously dismissed it as a scam. (Bloomberg $)+ Enthusiasts are hoping for less regulation and more favorable legislation. (Time $)4 A weight-loss drug contributed to the death of a nurse in the UKSusan McGowan took two doses of Mounjaro in the weeks before her death. (BBC)+ Its the first known death to be officially linked to the drug in the UK. (The Guardian)5 An academics lawsuit against Meta has been dismissedEthan Zuckerman wanted protection against the firm for building an unfollowing tool. (NYT $)6 How the Republicans won onlineThe right-wing influencer ecosystem is extremely powerful and effective. (The Atlantic $)+ The left doesnt really have an equivalent network. (Vox)+ X users are considering leaving the platform in protest (again.) (Slate $)7 What does the future of Americas public health look like?Noted conspiracy theorist and anti-vaxxer RFK Jr could be in charge soon. (NY Mag $)+ Letting Kennedy go wild on health is not a great sign. (Forbes $)+ His war on fluoride in drinking water is already underway. (Politico)8 An AI-created portrait of Alan Turing has sold for $1 millionJust why? (The Guardian)+ Why artists are becoming less scared of AI. (MIT Technology Review)9 How to harness energy from spaceA relay system of transmitters could help to ping it back to Earth. (IEEE Spectrum)+ The quest to figure out farming on Mars. (MIT Technology Review)10 AI-generated videos are not interestingThats according to the arbiters of what is and isnt interesting over at Reddit. (404 Media)+ Whats next for generative video. (MIT Technology Review)Quote of the dayThats petty, right? How much does one piece of fruit per day cost?A former Intel employee reacts to the news the embattled company is planning to restore its free coffee privileges for its staffbut not free fruit, Insider reports.The big storyRecapturing early internet whimsy with HTMLDecember 2023Websites werent always slick digital experiences.There was a time when surfing the web involved opening tabs that played music against your will and sifting through walls of text on a colored background. In the 2000s, before Squarespace and social media, websites were manifestations of individualitybuilt from scratch using HTML, by users who had some knowledge of code.Scattered across the web are communities of programmers working to revive this seemingly outdated approach. And the movement is anything but a superficial appeal to retro aestheticsits about celebrating the human touch in digital experiences. Read the full story.Tiffany NgWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or tweet em at me.)+ Sandwiches through the ages is a pretty great subject for a book.+ Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon are getting the band back together! (kind of)+ Instant mashed potatoes have a bad reputation. But it doesnt have to be this way.+ Heres what an actual robot apocalypse would look like (thanks Will!)

This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.Trumps win is a tragic loss for climate progressJames TempleDonald Trumps decisive victory is a stunning setback for the fight against climate change.The Republican president-elects return to the White House means the US is going to squander precious momentum, unraveling hard-won policy progress that was just beginning to pay off, all for the second time in less than a decade.It comes at a moment when the world cant afford to waste time, with nations far off track from any emissions trajectories that would keep our ecosystems stable and our communities safe.Trump could push the globe into even more dangerous terrain, by defanging President Joe Bidens signature climate laws, exacerbating the dangers of heat waves, floods, wildfires, droughts, and famine and increase deaths and disease from air pollution. And this time round, I fear it will be far worse. Read the full story.The US is about to make a sharp turn on climate policyThe past four years have seen the US take climate action seriously, working with the international community and pumping money into solutions. Now, were facing a period where things are going to be very different. This is what the next four years will mean for the climate fight. Read the full story.Casey CrownhartThis story is from The Spark, a newsletter we send out every Wednesday. If you want to stay up-to-date with all the latest goings-on in climate and energy, sign up.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 Tech leaders are lining up to congratulate Donald TrumpIn a bid to placate the famously volatile President-elect. (FT $)+ Many are seeking to rebuild bridges that have fractured since his last tenure. (CNBC)+ Particularly Jeff Bezos, who has had a fractious relationship with Trump. (NY Mag $)+ Expect less regulation, more trade upheaval, and a whole lot more Elon Musk. (WP $)2 Election deniers have gone mysteriously silentIts almost as if their claims of fraud were baseless in the first place. (NYT $)+ It looks like influencer marketing campaigns really did change minds. (Wired $)3 How Elon Musk is likely to slash US government spendingHe has a long history of strategic cost-cutting in his own businesses. (WSJ $)+ His other ventures are on course for favorable government treatment. (Reuters)+ Its easy to forget that Musk claims to have voted Democrat in 2020 and 2016. (WP $)4 Google could be spared being broken upTrump has expressed skepticism about the antitrust proposal. (Reuters)+ Its far from the only reverse-ferret were likely to see. (Economist $)5 How progressive groups are planning for a future under TrumpAlliances are meeting today to form networks of resources. (Fast Company $)6 Australia wants to ban under-16s from accessing social mediaBut its not clear how it could be enforced. (The Guardian)+ The proposed law could come into power as soon as next year. (BBC)+ Roblox has made sweeping changes to its child safety policies. (Bloomberg $)+ Child online safety laws will actually hurt kids, critics say. (MIT Technology Review)7 It looks like OpenAI just paid $10 million for a urlWhy ChatGPT when you could just chat.com? (The Verge)+ How ChatGPT search paves the way for AI agents. (MIT Technology Review)8 Women in the US are exploring swearing off men altogetherSocial media interest in a Korean movement advocating for a man-free life is soaring. (WP $)9 Gen Z cant get enough of manifestingTikTok is teaching them how to will their way to a better life. (Insider $)10 Tattoo artists are divided over whether they should use AIAI-assisted designs have been accused of lacking soul. (WSJ $)Quote of the dayDont worry, I wont judge much. Maybe just an eye roll here and there.Lily, a sarcastic AI teenage avatar and star of language learning app Duolingo, greets analysts tuning into the companys earning call, Insider reports.The big storyThe great commercial takeover of low-Earth orbitApril 2024NASA designed the International Space Station to fly for 20 years. It has lasted six years longer than that, though it is showing its age, and NASA is currently studying how to safely destroy the space laboratory by around 2030.The ISS never really became what some had hoped: a launching point for an expanding human presence in the solar system. But it did enable fundamental research on materials and medicine, and it helped us start to understand how space affects the human body.To build on that work, NASA has partnered with private companies to develop new, commercial space stations for research, manufacturing, and tourism. If they are successful, these companies will bring about a new era of space exploration: private rockets flying to private destinations. Theyre already planning to do it around the moon. One day, Mars could follow. Read the full story.David W. BrownWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or tweet em at me.)+ Who doesnt love a smeared makeup look?+ Time to snuggle up: its officially Nora Ephron season. + Walking backwardsdont knock it til youve tried it. Its surprisingly good for you.+ Feeling stressed? Heres how to calm your mind in times of trouble.

Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.Ninja the cat moves through the house unseenWith the release of iOS 18.2, Apple's Image Playground app offers users an accessible way to create custom digital images, sparking creative possibilities for iPhone owners. Part of Apple's expanding Apple Intelligence suite, Image Playground debuted in developer betas in late 2024.With each update, Apple has strived to make Image Playground more responsive and intuitive, aiming to provide a smoother user experience as the feature matures. In the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, notable improvements are already evident, particularly in rendering speed and the alignment between user prompts and generated images. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.Apple's best the iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe iPhone 16 Pro Max is a curious device. While it has a fractionally larger screen than last time, so does the iPhone 16 Pro.And while it has a new Camera Control button, so does every model in the iPhone 16 range. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums