In a press release focused on its latest American Manufacturing Program commitments today, Apple reiterated that Mac mini assembly in the U.S. will begin later this year, with Foxconn expected to build the computer at a facility in Houston, Texas. In an interview earlier this year , Apple's operations chief Sabih Khan said that Mac mini units assembled in the U.S. would primarily serve the U.S. market, while production would continue in Asia for orders placed abroad. Related Roundup: Mac mini Tag: American Manufacturing Program Buyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: Mac mini This article, " Apple Says Mac Mini Assembly in U.S. to Begin Later This Year " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubs starting at $39.99 that bring 4K 144Hz HDMI output to compatible Macs, offering high-refresh-rate monitor support without a larger docking station. Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubs The new Plugable USBC-6IN1 costs $39.99, while the USBC-8IN1E costs $59.99. Both hubs support a single external display at up to 4K 144Hz or 8K 30Hz through HDMI 2.1. They also offer USB-C pass-through charging and don't require drivers on macOS, Windows, or ChromeOS. Previously, Plugable offered 4K 144Hz output only in its more expensive USBC-10IN1E hub. The new models bring that capability to smaller, more affordable accessories. Mac users still need compatible hardware and macOS 26 or later to achieve the advertised refresh rates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums