Review: Apple's hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder

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What happened

Usable local AI is a lot of fun, but how much would you pay for it?

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:04 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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