Apple opened pre-orders on Aug 25, 2026 for a new Mac Mini with the 2nm M6 chip starting at $899 (16GB/256GB), plus an M5 Pro option at $1,699, shipping Sept 22. Apple highlights a dual 16-core Neural Engine optimized for on-device AI workloads.
Why this matters for founders
An $899 M6 Mac Mini is a cheap local box for on-device AI and dev workloads; founders can spec it for CI runners, edge inference, or lean developer setups instead of paying cloud GPU rates.
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