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The Mac Mini

The Mac Mini released in November 2024, which is relatively recently, is looking really good at the moment. Going from 7.75 inches by 7.75 inches to 5 by 5 inches and from 8 gb of storage at base to 16 gb of storage at base plus a generation jump of the m2 chip to the m4 chip. All of this plus a faster ssd would mean that if you were going to upgrade your mac mini, now would be a great time to do that. 
This may be because I have grown up in an apple ecosystem at home but this computer is very appealing to me. It is very impressive that Apple was able to pack such a high performing computer into such a small package that I think actually looks quite nice and could fit into any desk setup. The capabilities of a computer like this is more than enough for anything that you would need to do at the moment and I think it was very un apple like but very nice to have all of the mac minis start with 16 gb of storage instead of the previous 8. Although I still don’t like that the power button is underneath the computer. Overall, I think that this computer is very exciting and definitely something I will recommend to someone. 

 

The Nintendo Switch 2

The recently announced Switch 2 has a lot to be excited about and some mysterious things too. The screen and controllers have both had a size increase and the stand at the back is also significantly bigger. Also, the trailer showed the controllers moving similarly to a mouse which would be a great feature for FPS and other shooter games. As well, it has been shown that the controllers will be magnetically connected to the screen instead of a sliding lock like the previous generation. We don’t know everything about the new switch because there seems to be some mysterious new buttons that were not leaked or shown at all. 
Personally I am very excited about the new controller and screen size because my hands have been getting sore from the small controllers and compared to most other handheld consoles, the Switch screen was not quite cutting it anymore. As well the mouse looking feature of the new controllers is very exciting because this would definitely be helpful for games that otherwise are hard to play on the switch. As for the mysterious buttons, I am not sure what they could be. My first thought was that it would be something AI related because that seems to be what everything is doing lately but, I really don’t know. Overall I am excited for the various new Switch 2 features and am excited to see what the details are at the official release in April.

The Nividia 50 series GPUs

The new Nvidia 50 series GPUs have, so far, been a bit of a flop. They are expensive, hard to find and, according to testing done by the youtube channel Linus Tech Tips, not much better than the last generation. There is also a new GPU released by AMD that is much cheaper, has very similar stats and is much better than their last generation. As well, there have been multiple cases of some of the Nvidia cards having less ROP than they are supposed to. 
I am not the target market for these graphics cards because I don’t actually have a PC but I can clearly see that this is not looking good for Nvidia. I think that Nvidia was so sure that they would sell a lot of their GPUs no matter how much of an upgrade they were, because Nvidia has 90% of the GPU market so they didn’t put in their highest effort. Even though I don’t need or want to buy one I am disappointed that these cards are so hard to find, surely if you want something to sell you have to first make it available. I am overall just a bit disappointed and I hope that AMD’s cards take back more of the market and Nvidia figures out how to make their cards available.

      

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Waymo is a company that makes self-driving cars. These cars can drive by themselves, without a driver using cameras, sensors, and computers. In 2025, Waymo started testing its driverless cars in San Antonio, Texas. Their goal is to make traveling safer and easier without needing a human driver.

When I went to San Francisco during the winter break, I saw lots of driverless cars. I think Waymo is a great idea because it can help people who can’t drive or don’t want to learn, have an efficient way of transport. Such as the elderly or people with disabilities. The cars are smart and use technology to avoid accidents, which could make the roads safer. 

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Cybersecurity threats are a notable concern as many hackers (that work against society) develop innovative methods to bypass modern security, steal data, exploit vulnerabilities and disrupt systems. These include phishing (using email, messages with the intent to get the recipient to reveal personal information), malware (viruses), ransomware (blocking access until getting paid) and data/security breaches. These affect individuals, businesses and governments as a hole. An example of this is in 2027, the WannaCry ransomware attack infected over 200,000 computers–targeting microsoft windows operating systems especially–and demanded a ransom for Bitcoin. Although the issue was solved quickly, it showed people how dangerous outdated software is and how important cybersecurity strength is. 

In my opinion, I believe that updating your computer is one of the most important parts of usage. Although many people argue that updating is a waste of time and most updates are useless anyways, it could save you from much more cybersecurity threats and dangers from hackers. This example and summarization further made me believe in my stance that this world is not the traditional one where hacking was more sci-fi than realistic. Hacking and phishing is a real practice that more people should be aware of.

E-waste is an environmental issue caused by the rapid disposal of electronic devices due to the constant updates, leading to pollution and resource depletion. Many electronics contain hazardous materials like lead and mercury, which can contaminate soil and water if not properly disposed of. A significant example is Apple’s recycling efforts, where the company introduced Daisy, a robot that can disassemble iPhones to recover valuable materials like cobalt and rare earth metals. This initiative shows the importance of sustainable practices, such as recycling programs, eco-friendly product designs, and responsible consumer behavior.

In my opinion, this is mostly due to the fact that people always want the newest product. Apple updates their iphones almost every year, and the amount of people who switch every year is crazy. Although, updating and keeping up with the market trends are important for every business, I do believe more companies should find a way to recycle their old products to make new ones. Sustainable practices for a sustainable future.

The world is ever changing and technology is one of the most frequently updated department in the marketing world. The technology trend in this article is the Apple Vision Pro. In short, The apple vision pro is Apple’s first 3D headset, and is supposed to look like a VR headset that you wear on your head. In the display are 2 cameras that can transport 1 billion pixels per second to gain a high resolution image of your surroundings. There is a homescreen of the vision pro, where all of the applications are set, and it works as an “invisible” screen where you use your fingers to tap on the app you want to enter, as well as a keyboard (which you tap on to type). The entire apple vision is controlled with your hands (tap, pinch, widen, slide). To cover the basics of the apple vision pro, it weighs around 600-650 g, can hold 256GB-1 TB. It uses the M2 and R1 apple chips, and the operating system is visionOS. The battery length is around 2 hours, 2.5 hours for video watching. It costs $4999 USD (including GB)

In my opinion, I feel like it can be slightly overpriced as its a staggering 5000 dollars, just for a VR headset? I know a lot of headsets that are way more cheaper than the apple vision pro. Even if it has a lot of applications, the battery life is not that long, and it requires wired charging so you have to carry the battery pack around so its extremely heavy and puts a lot of strain on your nose and head. Like all VR headsets, apple vision could give you motion sickness, so in summary, I would not recommend it.

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