M5 Ultra to land in Mac Studio in 2026

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November 14, 2025

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According to recent reports, Apple is preparing its next-gen high-end chip, the M5 Ultra, for inclusion in the Mac Studio during 2026. This chip is expected to follow the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants, bringing even greater performance to the Mac Studio platform. The move signals Apple’s intent to refresh its workstation-class hardware with the same unified architecture that’s powered its recent Macs. For professionals using video editing, 3D rendering or other intensive workflows, the M5 Ultra promises substantial gains. While Apple hasn’t confirmed details like launch timing or configurations, the roadmap suggests that the Mac Studio lineup will be a major focus next year. For buyers this means waiting may pay off — a more powerful workstation Mac could be just around the corner.

The Google Maps app is being upgraded with the inclusion of Gemini AI, giving users the ability to engage in natural-language conversations while navigating. Rather than simply issuing turn-by-turn directions, you can ask follow-up questions like “Is there a good café on the way?” or “What’s the traffic like next-stretch?” The integration makes the navigation experience more interactive, effectively turning Maps into a co-pilot rather than a passive guide. For drivers and travelers, this means smarter suggestions and more context about places, routes and conditions. From a business perspective, it’s another step in Google’s effort to embed AI deeply across its apps, enhancing usability and differentiating from competitors. For users, it’s about getting more than just directions — it’s about getting answers, recommendations and conversation as you move.

In a significant move, Apple is reportedly on the verge of finalising a deal with Google for about US$1 billion a year, to licence Google’s Gemini AI model for integration into its voice assistant, Siri. The model in question reportedly contains 1.2 trillion parameters, far surpassing Apple’s current in-house systems. This collaboration signals Apple’s intention to accelerate its AI strategy and strengthen Siri’s capabilities in areas like summarisation, planning and conversation. While Apple continues developing its own models in parallel, this partnership may serve as a bridge until its internal offering catches up. For users, it suggests that the next version of Siri could feel much smarter and more flexible. For the market, it underscores how fierce the competition has become in voice AI, and how even leading incumbents are partnering rather than purely building from scratch.

A landmark decision in the UK High Court found that the AI image generation model Stable Diffusion, developed by Stability AI, does not qualify as an “infringing copy” of the copyrighted works used in its training. The judge ruled that because the model does not store or reproduce the original works themselves, it cannot be classified under the same copyright provisions. This outcome has significant implications for the generative-AI industry, where much of the legal uncertainty has centred on how training data and derivative outputs are treated under copyright law. While the decision does not settle all issues — trademark and other claims remain — it offers clearer precedent for how AI models may operate in future. For creators, the ruling raises concerns about how rights may be protected; for developers, it reduces one major legal risk in model-building.

With the release of iOS 26, Apple has introduced a useful toggle to stop audio from automatically switching away from your AirPods (or other headphones) when a new Bluetooth device or CarPlay connection becomes active. The new setting, “Keep Audio in Headphones,” gives users direct control so their listening doesn’t get interrupted when they turn on their car or connect another speaker. This addresses a frequent frustration for those using AirPods across multiple devices and environments. For daily users, the change means fewer surprises — your podcast or playlist stays where you want it. From a design standpoint, it demonstrates Apple’s continuing push toward seamless but user-controlled device interoperability. For users juggling earbuds, a phone, a car and more, it’s a small but meaningful quality-of-life improvement.

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