QNAP’s new NASbook has both Thunderbolt 4 and network connectivity

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) QNAP has introduced its Thunderbolt 4 All-Flash NASbook, a high-density storage device aimed at video production that can provide high-speed transfers to connected Macs.Firmly aimed at streamlining video production in pre-production and post-production, the QNAP Thunderbolt 4 All-Flash NASbook is an M.2 SSD device meant to hold fast storage drives, as well as delivering the data to users as quickly as possible.Measuring 8.46 inches by 7.83 inches by 2.36 inches, the NASbook is a very small storage appliance. At 4.94 pounds, it’s also reasonably portable for a dedicated storage device, meaning it could be brought to filming locations instead of being kept in an office. …

Source:: Apple Insider

      

iPhone 17 Pro will get TSMC’s first 2nm chips

By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) TSMC is competing against Intel and Samsung to bring out crucial 2-nanometer chips for their clients, with TSMC on track to provide Apple the technology for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025.The race to shrink chip architectures even smaller continues to be big business for chip the major chip foundries. In a profile of the $500 billion industry, Apple chip partner TSMC is said to be working steadily to bring out chips using the tech in the coming years.According to two sources with knowledge of discussions …

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Daily deals Dec. 12: 15″ MacBook Air $1,049, Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express 30% off, Apple Watch 27% off, more

By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s top deals include 20% off an Elgato Stream deck, an iPhone XR for $185, $101 off a Ninja Foodi power blender system, 63% off an Echo Show 5 + Sengled Smart color bulb bundle, 53% off a Lefant robot vacuum, and more.Save $250 on an M2 MacBook AirThe AppleInsider crew combs the web for stellar deals at online stores to showcase a list of top-notch bargains on trending tech items, including …

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Hit the track with ‘Grid Legends’, now available for Apple Silicon Macs

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Experience the thrilling world of professional motorsports with ‘Grid Legends’ on macOS, featuring intense action and heated rivalries.’Grid Legends’ now available on Mac App StorePlayers have the option to choose from over 120 vehicles from 10 different categories in 24 locations. They can test their skills with high-performance cars including prototype GTs, hypercars, trucks and open-wheelers. Players can compete against others or challenge themselves to beat their personal best in various types of races such as Circuit races, Elimination races, Drift competitions, and Classic Car-Nage. …

Source:: Apple Insider