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Apple reveals an even faster M1 Ultra chip

The first in Apple to use the ‘Ultra’ naming scheme

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If you think the M1 Max is already the “maxed out” chip from Apple, you’re wrong. Announced at the annual March Apple event, the M1 Ultra is their latest Silicon chip that promises a more supercharged performance that’s unrivaled and beats the M1 Max (and pretty much any other Intel and AMD Ryzen processor) no matter what creative task given to it.

Based from a 5nm process, it has 20-cores of CPU with 16 high-performance cores and four (4) high-efficiency cores. There’s also a 64-core GPU for blazing-fast graphics and 3D rendering needs. Lastly, it’s equipped with a 32-core Neural Engine and a Hardware-accelerated Media Engine for better encoding and decoding of H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRAW projects.

To make that sound a whole lot better, the M1 Ultra can simply play a 22-stream 8K ProRes 422 video with ease.

Not only it achieves 1/3 increase in GPU performance, it’s also 200W less consuming than the highest-end discrete GPU in the market today. Its CPU performance is also unprecedented with a 90% faster CPU performance versus a 16-core desktop but with a lesser 100W consumption. Moreover, the M1 Ultra consumes 65% less CPU power than a 10-core desktop. Best of all? It beats the high-end Mac Pro to shame.

This breakthrough in M1 Ultra can also make it support up to four 4K Thunderbolt displays (such as the Pro Display XDR and the new Studio Display) plus a 4K TV all at once!

And with such power-efficiency in a powerful chip, the M1 Ultra-powered Mac Studio consumes 1,000 kWh less energy than that of a high-end PC desktop over the course of a year.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s Mac Studio and Studio Display are the new creative powerhouses

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GIGABYTE releases new AORUS RTX 5080 INFINITY graphics cards

In sci-fi and wood designs

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GIGABYTE has launched two new AORUS INFINITY graphics cards in celebration of its 40th anniversary, giving PC builders more options for their custom builds.

These are the AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 INFINITY 16G and the unique, nature-inspired AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 INFINITY WOOD 16G.

These high-end components are genuine design objects meant to elevate the look of one’s entire setup, while also providing topnotch GPU performance.

The new models build on the design language of the AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 INFINITY and further evolve the signature aerospace turbine-inspired aesthetic with integrated RGB lighting elements.

Particularly, the WOOD edition integrates wood-grain elements as its core design language, blending the warmth of natural textures with high-performance hardware.

As such, it is a crown jewel for lifestyle-focused users and interior design lovers, bringing a sense of warmth and emotional resonance.

At the same time, both are absolute powerhouses inside. GIGABYTE packed the new AORUS INFINITY models with the WINDFORCE Hyperburst cooling system.

The patented Hawk fan design minimizes airflow turbulence and noise while achieving higher air pressure and greater air volume.

In the thermal design is a large vapor chamber making direct contact with the GPU. This is paired with composite copper heat pipes to effectively accelerate heat transfer efficiently.

Both new AORUS INFINITY graphics cards support the Project Stealth series for a streamlined building experience.

The concealed power connector design neatly hides cables within the graphics card structure for a cleaner, less cluttery look.

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Rewind: WWDC 2026

The Siri Update We’ve Been Waiting For?!

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At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a smarter version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, with personal context, onscreen awareness, deeper app integration, and a brand-new experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Apple also announced new Apple Intelligence features, Google Gemini-powered foundation models, smarter photo editing tools, improved parental controls, faster performance across iPhone and iPad, and the next version of macOS: Golden Gate.

In this WWDC 2026 Rewind, Michael Josh breaks down the biggest announcements, what actually matters. And, whether Apple finally delivered on the promises it made last year.

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ASUS at COMPUTEX 2026

NVIDIA RTX Spark ProArt laptops, Zenbook 14, ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle, and more!

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ASUS had a packed COMPUTEX 2026.

in this video we’re taking a look at our favorite announcements from the show: the ultra-portable and colorful Zenbook 14 all the way to the practical Vivobook S series.

There are also some cool new stuff including the debut of NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered ASUS ProArt laptops. PLUS, ROG’s 20th Anniversary!

To celebrate that, they announced a whole bunch of Edition 20 collection — including the nostalgic yet futuristic ROG XBOX Ally X20 with a bundled XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses.

Check them out here:

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