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The Giants were a no-show against the Bucs after releasing quarterback Daniel JonesIn conclusion, Atalanta's quest for the title in Serie A will require them to maintain the highest level of performance and consistency throughout the season. With Duván Zapata leading the charge, Atalanta possesses the talent, determination, and belief to challenge for the top spot in Italian football. As they continue to defy expectations and impress on the domestic and European stage, Atalanta's rise as a genuine title contender is a testament to the hard work, passion, and talent of everyone associated with the club. With Zapata at the forefront, Atalanta's dream of lifting the Serie A trophy is within reach.
Why you can trust AppleInsider Read how we test products or view our ethics policy . If you shop through our links, we may get a commission. Mac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturized Mike Wuerthele | Nov 26, 2024 The M4 Pro Mac mini 0 Facebook x.com Reddit When it comes to desktop Mac models, the Mac mini is always considered the entry-level and cheap option, while the Mac Studio and Mac Pro are performance beasts. With the introduction of the M4 Pro Mac mini, Apple has flipped the script — at least for now. We've already looked at the entry-level M4 Mac mini. The M4 Pro Mac mini is a reasonably priced upgrade for people who desire great performance, all in a tiny package. Mac mini M4 The M4 Mac mini features a new design and support for up to 64GB RAM. Coupon at Adorama Save up to $50 , plus $20 off AppleCare, with promo code APINSIDER at Adorama.. Buy at Amazon Buy at Best Buy The Mac Studio and Mac Pro are still stuck on M2 . Upgrades to both aren't expected until halfway through 2025, so the New Mac mini with M4 Pro could be the interim upgrade for a Pro that needs power now and can't wait for M4 Ultra. M4 Pro Mac mini review - Design and dimensions Part of Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini design, the M4 Pro version has the same external appearance as its M4 counterpart. The 7.75-inch rounded flat square has transformed into a 5-inch rounded square, shrinking its desk presence. Apple TV [top], new Mac mini [middle], old Mac mini [bottom] At 2 inches, it's also a little taller than the 1.41-inch previous Mac mini design. It's still made of aluminum, though, and has a round base section that handles ventilation. The recomposition of the Mac mini has also forced a few interesting changes. The rear ports of the new Mac mini For a start, Apple couldn't fit all of the ports on the back of the Mac mini simply because there wasn't enough room. As a compromise, some USB-C connections have been brought to the front alongside the headphone jack. It's a compromise and a massive departure from the usual Mac mini design philosophy. The front ports of the new Mac mini The height increase and width decrease also make it resemble a Mac Studio but in miniature. One larger compromise is with power, in that the power button is now located underneath the Mac mini. The M4 Pro Mac mini's power button is now underneath a corner This sounds like a bad design idea, as you have to lift it up to access the button. But even so, most users will be putting the Mac mini to sleep, rarely needing the physical power button at all. How much this matters really depends on how often you shut down your machine. It's aggravated somewhat by needing to use the Terminal to set startup and wakeup times, but it's not really a major crisis. M4 Mac mini review - Specifications, versus M2 Mac mini Specifications M4 Mac mini (2024) M4 Pro Mac mini (2024) M2 Mac mini (2023) M2 Pro Mac mini (2023) Launch starting price $599 Best M4 Mac mini prices $1,399 Check M4 Pro Mac mini prices $599 Best M2 Mac mini prices $1,299 Best M2 Pro Mac mini prices Dimensions (inches) 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 1.41 x 7.75 x 7.75 Weight (pounds) 1.5 1.6 2.6 2.8 Processor Apple M4 10-core CPU Apple M4 Pro 12-core CPU, Apple M4 Pro 14-core CPU Apple M2 8-core CPU Apple M2 Pro 10-core CPU, Apple M2 Pro 12-core CPU Graphics 10-core GPU 16-core GPU, 20-core GPU 10-core GPU 16-core GPU, 19-core GPU RAM 16GB, 24GB, 32GB 24GB, 48GB, 64GB 8GB, 16GB, 24GB 16GB, 32GB Networking 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig upgradable 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig upgradable 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig upgradable 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible, Bluetooth 5.3, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig upgradable Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB Display Support Maximum of 3: Two 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 5K 60Hz over HDMI, or one 5K 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz over HDMI Maximum of 3: Three 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI, or one 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI Maximum of 2: One 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 5K 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K 60Hz over HDMI Maximum of 3: Two 6K 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 4K over HDMI. Up to 8K resolution or 240Hz possible over HDMI Ports HDMI, Three Thunderbolt 4, Two USB 3 Type-C (front) Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone (front) HDMI, Three Thunderbolt 5, Two USB 3 Type-C (front) Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone (front) HDMI, Two Thunderbolt 4, Two USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone HDMI, Four Thunderbolt 4, Two USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone #table-0 td:nth-of-type(1):before{ content: "Specifications " }#table-0 td:nth-of-type(2):before{ content: "M4 Mac mini (2024) " }#table-0 td:nth-of-type(3):before{ content: "M4 Pro Mac mini (2024) " }#table-0 td:nth-of-type(4):before{ content: "M2 Mac mini (2023) " }#table-0 td:nth-of-type(5):before{ content: "M2 Pro Mac mini (2023) " } M4 Pro Mac mini review - Connectivity and Thunderbolt 5 As for the wireless side, there's Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. These are fairly standard, but also connections that you will only really benefit from if you have the infrastructure or supporting peripherals that use it. There's no Wi-Fi 7 here as there is in the iPhone . We're not sure why this was decided, especially on the higher-end Mac mini, but it's not a huge crisis at the moment. Thunderbolt 5 will be really useful for those who need high-bandwidth connections The position of ports isn't the only change to the connectivity in the M4 Pro Mac mini. The selection has also changed to match the new design. The back of the M4 Mac mini has an HDMI connection, a trio of Thunderbolt ports, and Gigabit Ethernet, which you can pay to upgrade to a 10-gig version. Around the front are a pair of USB-C ports, offering USB 3 support and 10Gb/s speeds. There's also the headphone jack, which supports high-impedance headphones, a now-standard feature change. The M4 Pro Mac mini's front ports are sparse but reachable. The pair of USB-A ports from the old Mac mini have been consigned to the trash can of history. If you really need them, your best bet is to take advantage of a Thunderbolt dock. Thunderbolt 5 will be the star of the show — eventually Speaking of Thunderbolt, the M4 Pro model improves here over the M4 Mac mini. Rather than Thunderbolt 4, the trio of ports in the M4 Pro Mac mini use Thunderbolt 5. There are several advantages to using Thunderbolt 5 over Thunderbolt 4, with the chief one being bandwidth. While Thunderbolt 4 maxes out at 40Gb/s, Thunderbolt 5 doubles it to 80Gb/s for bi-directional connections. For asynchronous uses, it goes even higher, to 120Gb/s. Then, there are the expanded video capabilities of the technology. Thunderbolt 4 manages one 8K screen or two 4K 60Hz displays, which is decent in its own right. The M4 Pro Mac mini and its box But Thunderbolt 5 can handle multiple 8K screens or three 4K screens at up to 144Hz. If it's one 4K screen, the Thunderbolt 5 standard allows it to go up to 540Hz. Thunderbolt 5 can also handle higher power limits. Thunderbolt 4 allows up to 100W of power delivery, while Thunderbolt 5 can do up to 240W, with 140W mandatory support. This is great future-proofing, but it's extremely hard to test. We'll be looking at this more in the future, as Thunderbolt 5 enclosures, docks, and other accessories are more available. M4 Pro Mac mini review - M4 and other internals The big attraction here is the M4 Pro chip, marking a two-generation chip upgrade from the M2 Pro in the previous model. This time, the M4 Pro packs more cores than the M2 Pro in both variants. Add in Apple's claim that it uses the "world's fastest CPU core," and things start to get spicy. Mac mini M4 The M4 Mac mini features a new design and support for up to 64GB RAM. Coupon at Adorama Save up to $50 , plus $20 off AppleCare, with promo code APINSIDER at Adorama.. Buy at Amazon Buy at Best Buy The M4 Pro base version is a 12-core CPU with eight performance cores and four efficiency cores. That's paired with a 16-core GPU and the 16-core Neural Engine primed for Apple Intelligence and the Media Engine for video encoding and decoding. The upper-tier version has a 14-core CPU, with ten performance cores and four efficiency cores. The GPU is similarly bumped up, supplied with 20 cores. Memory is also improved in multiple ways. There's the capacity of unified memory for starters, with the base being 24GB, rising to 48GB and 64GB, double the last model's maximum. Memory bandwidth is also up, from 200GB/s in the M2 Pro to 273GB/s in the M4 Pro. Even this increase helps push the M4 Pro further in terms of performance. M4 Pro Mac mini review - Performance Apple trumpeted the speed of the M4 during its announcement. They gave vague promises of two times that, three times this, but they never really benchmark things. M4 Pro Mac mini vs older Mac minis in Geekbench single-core benchmarks When compared to the previous models of Mac mini in Geekbench, it's clear that the M4 Pro is considerably more powerful. With a single-core score of 3,509 in testing, almost 900 points clear of the M2 Pro version. Geekbench multi-core benchmarks for M4 Pro Mac mini and older models For multicore, there's still an observable difference in performance for the M4 Pro models. This is partly due to the increased core counts, but even the 12-core M4 Pro at 20,195 dwarfs the 12-core M2 Pro version at 14,483. Geekbench Metal benchmark results for the M4 Pro and previous Mac mini releases This continues on with the Metal benchmark, as the top-spec version of the M4 Pro finally breaks the 100,000 score barrier. Geekbench single-core results for the M1 Mac Studio and M4 Pro Mac mini In the single-core test, the M4 Pro again blasts past the M1 Mac Studio models at 3,500 versus 2,400. That is a considerable step up in the speed of everyday tasks. For the non-Pro, single core is still the metric that matters. Geekbench multi-core figures comparing the M4 Pro Mac mini against the M1 Mac Studio Multicore testing is much closer, partly because the M1 Ultra has a 20-core CPU versus the 14-core and 12-core M4 Pro. However, despite the sheer number of cores, the M1 Ultra still can't keep up with the M4 Pro, even the 12-core version. Geekbench Metal results for M4 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Mac Studio When it comes to Metal, the GPUs in the M4 Pro and M1 Max models are comparable. The outlier is the M1 Ultra, simply because it has so many cores at its disposal. It's hard to keep up on GPU improvements alone against a chip that offers that sheer quantity of GPU cores. So, maybe, hang on to that M1 Ultra Mac Studio for a little while longer, if you need the CPU grunt. M4 Pro Mac mini review - SSD speeds Our review M4 Pro unit has a 512GB SSD. As promised, it has a faster SSD than the M4 mini has. Our BlackMagic Disk speed test for read looked at data at about 6.3 gigabytes per second. It consistently wrote at 5.2 gigabytes per second. This is in contrast to our M4 Mac mini review, where we saw symmetrical read and write speeds about 3 gigabytes per second. As I just about always have, I recommend external local storage, or network attached storage instead of paying Apple's exorbitant SSD prices. External storage is almost always a better and hugely more cost-effective option for desktops. On the M4 Pro Mac mini, though, it's not equivalent speed across Thunderbolt 4 enclosures. Use your upgrade money for extra RAM, maybe. Apple's RAM prices are steep too. In a desktop form factor, that's money better spent than internal storage. Street prices for 1TB external high-speed Thunderbolt or USB4 SSDs are about $160, if you shop right, or build your own. Or, 2TB drives can be had for about $250. These will deliver about 2.7 gigabytes per second read and write, which is more than enough speed for just about any task. We'll be looking at Thunderbolt 5 enclosures when they're more widely available. M4 Pro Mac mini review - The tiny machine to beat in December 2025 Time marches on, and so does computing power. While Moore's law is pretty dead, annual increments in Apple Silicon have brought fairly impressive results to even the low-end, like the Mac mini. The M4 Pro Mac mini is a great compact block of computing performance When you're looking at the Mac mini M4, it's worth considering what your jobs look like. If you're doing mostly business casual work, like Office, then there won't be a huge difference in performance from the M4 to M4 Pro models. However, renders, video editing, and the like, will be enhanced by the boost in multicore and GPU speeds from the $599 model to the $1200+ version. The M4 Pro Mac mini, with a HomePod mini for scale I've liked the Mac mini from the start. There's been at least one in the house since the G4 version shipped, and as I count right at the moment, there are five. One is a beefed-up G4 model for when I get nostalgic for OS9, and the other is the core of my home network, serving content and Time Machine backups for a host of machines. Now, there's this one. Now that this review has concluded, the cascading upgrades begin. The M4 will be overkill for the home server, that M2 mini will replace a M1 mini in use as a general computing appliance, and the M1 mini will get handed down to a family member for general use. What it won't do is replace my M1 Ultra Mac Studio — today. It probably shouldn't for the few that own one. The next one probably will, though, and as it stands today, just about everything else in Apple's lineup is slower than the M4 Pro Mac mini. As we said in the M4 mini review, if you are still on Intel Mac hardware, it's probably time to migrate, regardless of your power needs. M4 Pro Mac mini review - Pros About M2 Mac Studio Power, for half the price More USB-C and more USB overall than the previous design Thunderbolt 5 will be amazingly fast, but... M4 Pro Mac mini review - Cons Thunderbolt 5 accessories aren't really shipping yet, and will take well into 2025 to proliferate Exorbitant SSD and RAM upgrade pricing Rating: 5 out of 5 Where to buy Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini at a discount Every 2024 Mac mini configuration is on sale in our M4 Mac mini Price Guide , with prices starting at $499 at press time. Exclusive Deals Through AppleInsider M4 Mac mini The standard M4 Mac mini has 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Buy for $549 M4 Pro Mac mini Every M4 Pro Mac mini is eligible for a promo code discount. Buy from $1,349 Save on the retail M4 Pro model with 24GB unified memory and 512GB storage at Amazon with an on-page coupon, or opt for a configure-to-order (CTO) model at up to $200 off with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.ST.PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz, alongside the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, presented Minnesota’s official Thanksgiving turkey on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the Minnesota State Capitol reception room. The tom presented by Walz on Tuesday weighed in at 41.8 pounds. Paisley VonBerge, who has helped raise the bird since it was six weeks old, said the turkey will return back to her family’s farm in Hutchinson “to be enjoyed the way that turkeys are intended to be enjoyed.” ADVERTISEMENT President Joe Biden pardoned two Minnesota turkeys, Peach and Blossom, on Monday, Nov. 26, a contrast to Minnesota’s tradition of selecting a turkey to celebrate before it heads to the Thanksgiving dinner table. “We do it differently than in D.C. because here in Minnesota, we know turkeys are delicious, and we do not hide that fact, we celebrate that fact,” Walz said. During the presentation, Walz touted Minnesota’s turkey industry, which, with 600 farms, 40 million birds and 450 turkey farmers across the state, is number one in the nation, according to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA). MTGA President Jake Vlaminck said that the turkey industry in Minnesota has generated $16.5 billion for the state of Minnesota. Vlaminck said Minnesota’s rich industry is what allowed MTGA, alongside Walz, to donate $10,000 worth of turkey to Minnesota families ahead of Thanksgiving this year. “We delivered hundreds of turkeys last week to a long line of people waiting in the cold waiting for their Thanksgiving meal,” Second Harvest Heartland CEO Allison O’Toole said. “We could see the difference in their faces. It's moments like this that give Minnesota its reputation for a uniquely generous spirit.” Regarding the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump, his proposed tariff increases and their potential effect on some of Minnesota’s agriculture sectors like the turkey Industry, Walz said he will “watch those moves closely.” “Agriculture pays the heaviest price, states like Minnesota pay the heaviest price for that,” Walz said. “And I think at this time we're waiting to see what the forecast comes in.” ADVERTISEMENT Thom Peterson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture commissioner, said Mexico and Canada are some of Minnesota’s biggest markets and that 74% of Minnesota’s exports go to Mexico. Peterson said he and Gov. Walz are already beginning to have conversations with federal officials on how new trade agreements or tariffs could affect Minnesota. “When we were in D.C. yesterday with Peach and Blossom, we were honored to be joined by both Mexican and Canadian embassies,” Peterson said. “Trade is a lot of our [Minnesota’s] relationships. We're going to be active and engaged in that, those conversations. So we we do a lot of that ourselves, but we also have to partner with the federal government if they have a trade agreement.” After the formal presentation of the tom, Walz took a few off-turkey-topic questions — his longest stretch of answering questions from the press since returning from Minnesota. When asked if he regretted running with Vice President Kamala Harris, Walz said his only regret in life is not getting a dog sooner. “I'm proud to have been part of that. I think we put a message out that 75 million Americans liked, but not quite enough,” Walz said. “I was just glad to be out there, to be honest, glad to tell the Minnesota story, that we get things done together.” Walz said after coming home to a split legislature, he is hopeful leaders will be able to work things out and that he expects productivity from his partnered branch of government. ADVERTISEMENT “Look, we are in a split legislature like we were in 2019 and we got a lot done during that time, and it’s my expectation that we can do it, that we will compromise, we will continue to focus,” Walz said.
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Moreover, a lack of sleep can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to illnesses and infections. Research has shown that individuals who consistently get less than the recommended amount of sleep are at a higher risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression. The implications of chronic sleep deprivation on our physical health cannot be ignored.President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, faces scrutiny over his plans to overhaul the agency. "We are on a mission to annihilate the deep state," Patel said. Patel, a Trump ally, has criticized the FBI and pledged to shut down its headquarters in Washington on his first day. "And I'd take the 7,000 employees that work in that building and send them across America to chase down criminals, go be cops," Patel said. Patel also plans to target media members and federal employees who leak information to reporters, separate the bureau's intelligence assets, and institute major surveillance reforms. "If you're hostile to the agency you're going to head, that can cause a lot of concerns for the people who work there, and also for the people who have to approve you in the Senate," said Todd Belt, of George Washington University. Some worry Patel could use the FBI to serve Trump's political interests. "Kash Patel is the danger because he's unqualified and because he is out for revenge on behalf of Donald Trump," said Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y. Others believe Patel is the right person for the job. "There's a lot of good people in the FBI but it needs to be overhauled just like the military. I think Kash Patel would be very good at it," said Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. Analysts suggest Patel may face an easier confirmation due to other controversial nominees. "Republicans will probably not want to deny the president his administration for more than one nominee," Belt said. Current FBI Director Christopher Wray has three years left on his term. He must either resign or be fired after Trump takes office for Patel to assume the role.
On the other hand, the decrease in housing prices comes as a relief for many prospective homebuyers and renters. This decline may be a result of various factors, including government policies aimed at stabilizing the property market, changing preferences among urban residents, and fluctuations in property development and investment trends.Trump endorses Gaetz replacement — before the guy even officially announces runNew footage of vehicles slamming into rail bridges in Queensland has been released amid a push to improve driver awareness. At least 386 bridges or protection beams have been hit by vehicles in the past 12 months, causing train and road delays. Police and multiple government departments are leading a blitz this week to improve awareness among drivers in high-risk areas. “Just last month we saw a car narrowly miss being crushed after a truck got wedged at Corinda – next time maybe we won’t be so lucky,” said Travis Cooper from Queensland Rail. “We’re not mincing our words – drivers, know your height, plan your route and obey the signs and rules.” Independent senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets about throwing papers at One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, which got her suspended from the chamber for a day. Speaking on Nine’s program, the maverick senator walked through the press gallery joking about her “suspension badge” before speaking on the Senate fallout from yesterday. “It’s been a horrible week, and when you’re subjected to racism, which I have been since I was a kid ... I stand up against it and that’s what I did,” she said. Asked if she had any regrets, Thorpe firmly said she did not. “No, not at all,” she said. Continuing the media rounds, Thorpe dodged a question on ABC about whether she planned to come back to the Senate today despite being suspended. Children younger than 16 are all but set to be banned from social media, with federal parliament poised to enact the world-first legislation. The Senate is expected on Thursday to pass the laws that would ban young people from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok with bipartisan support. However, there has been concern that the proposal has been rushed through parliament without proper scrutiny, given that Australia would be the first country to implement such a ban. The ban would come into effect one year after the laws pass the parliament, with trials of age-verification technology still done by the federal government. Criticism had been levelled at the ban after an inquiry into the laws ran for just three hours, with people only given one day to hand in submissions and a lack of consultation with young people themselves. While the bill has enjoyed bipartisan support, several coalition members have broken ranks to raise concerns. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor to vote against the ban in the House of Representatives, while coalition senator Matt Canavan has also criticised the laws. Brisbanites wake to another cloudy day today, with the mercury forecast to hit a top of 30 degrees. There’s a higher chance of showers today than there has been this week so far, so don’t forget your umbrella. Tomorrow and the weekend look to be even wetter again. Here’s the outlook into the weekend and beyond. Stories making the rounds beyond Brisbane this morning: Bikies , and they’re not going to leave quietly. Efforts to clean up the troubled union are encountering resistance as the extent of past problems becomes clearer. Independent senator was suspended from the chamber for a day for throwing papers at Senator Pauline Hanson in fury, after the latter was accused of spreading hatred by Senator Fatima Payman. In Canberra, over environmental reform that Labor promised at the last election, circumventing his Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. It was a picture that revealed more than just Donald Trump’s inner circle. What does the president-elect’s diet consist of? Breakfast – nothing. Lunch – nothing. Dinner – a McDonald’s, KFC, pizza or a well-done steak. Twelve Diet Cokes a day, and snacking on Doritos. when Gareth Davies tried it for a week. And a man who could be the NRL season’s most important buy has revealed why he changed clubs, as Sports Reporter Nick Wright . Good morning, thanks for joining us for live news blog. It’s Thursday, November 28, and we’re expecting a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: After an eight-month inquiry, the Senate transport committee’s 229-page . In Olympics venue news, Dykman Consulting is working on , with the Gabba becoming the Brisbane Arena, a Suncorp Stadium upgrade and a Main Stadium at the eastern end of Victoria Park. Primary school students have added their voices to a chorus of locals , staging a protest outside Hendra State School on Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of mums, dads and bubs have turned King George Square into a parking lot for prams as they gathered to sing songs and read stories . And a sophisticated neighbourhood boozer has opened in what many would consider a relatively unknown byway between the CBD and Fortitude Valley.