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Tim Cook says the Mac Mini is getting snapped up for AI work 'faster than we predicted' — and supply is backed up
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Tim Cook says the Mac Mini is getting snapped up for AI work 'faster than we predicted' — and supply is backed up

High demand for Apple's Mac Mini, driven by AI capabilities, is straining the supply chain, CEO Tim Cook said on Thursday's earnings call.

Jordan Hart · 01 May, 2026
Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading
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Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Big Tech's AI spending is surging. Much of the increase comes from rising component prices, not major new capacity expansion.

Alistair Barr · 01 May, 2026
I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.
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I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

Julie Zhu runs a business helping global influencers like Khaby Lame and Pamela Reif visit China and build social-media presences there.

Dan Whateley · 01 May, 2026
I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.
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I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.

Leaving Australia and moving to London has helped me find better job opportunities and travel for cheap more often, but living here can get expensive.

Amanda Gunn · 01 May, 2026
I worked at Costco for almost a decade and still shop there for my big family. Here are 8 products I buy every week.
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I worked at Costco for almost a decade and still shop there for my big family. Here are 8 products I buy every week.

I worked at Costco for eight years and still shop there weekly for my family of six. As a former employee, I still love many Kirkland Signature items.

Jesus Sanchez Garcia · 01 May, 2026
British forces are getting new high-speed interceptor missiles to defend against Iranian Shahed drones
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British forces are getting new high-speed interceptor missiles to defend against Iranian Shahed drones

British troops are getting missiles produced by a UK-based startup as top militaries seek a cost-effective defense against attack drones.

Jake Epstein · 01 May, 2026
AI writes code now. A longtime coder explains what that means for the rest of us.
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AI writes code now. A longtime coder explains what that means for the rest of us.

Coder and writer Paul Ford says he's blown away by the work AI can do in software now. "It's a very shocking moment."

Peter Kafka · 01 May, 2026
Why digging 12 miles deep is almost impossible
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Why digging 12 miles deep is almost impossible

Humans have drilled only 12.3 kilometers into the Earth and haven't gone further despite decades of tech advances. So what's stopping us?

Nicole Raucheisen,Daniel T. Allen · 01 May, 2026
The highlight of my trip to the Great Smoky Mountains was finding an epic ride to my Airbnb while stranded in the rain
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The highlight of my trip to the Great Smoky Mountains was finding an epic ride to my Airbnb while stranded in the rain

I rode one of the largest aerial tramways in the US in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It offered some of my favorite views of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Joey Hadden · 01 May, 2026
I'm a doctor and was spending around $3,000 a month on alcohol. I've been sober for 8 years and am helping others do the same.
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I'm a doctor and was spending around $3,000 a month on alcohol. I've been sober for 8 years and am helping others do the same.

Dr. Chris Schenewerk drank as much as four bottles of wine a day and a fifth of vodka. He has been sober for eight years and helping others.

Jane Ridley · 01 May, 2026
A 70-year-old man, who ran a half-triathlon, has 3 tips to make exercise fun
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A 70-year-old man, who ran a half-triathlon, has 3 tips to make exercise fun

A former engineer hated working out. A new routine helped him learn to love exercise, thanks to simple tips that make fitness fun instead of a chore.

Gabby Landsverk · 01 May, 2026
I've lost 30 pounds and rely on these 11 products from Aldi to help me keep the weight off
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I've lost 30 pounds and rely on these 11 products from Aldi to help me keep the weight off

After losing 30 pounds in a year, I try to buy low-carb groceries at Aldi like blueberries and ground turkey to help keep the weight off.

Carly Caramanna · 01 May, 2026