Hardware for productivity: Mac Studio and local AI

This week on AppStories, Federico and John cast our wishes for Apple hardware in 2026, covering everything from the latest rumored gear to more outrageous hopes.

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Links and Show Notes

John has a theory:

• Daring Fireball: One More Spitball Idea for Apple’s March 4 Media Event ‘Experience’
• The Apple Vision Pro is getting foveated streaming, which is Valve’s fancy trick for the Steam Frame.
• Steam Frame

Apple Hardware Wishes

• Articles and gear mentioned:
  • Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?
  • Logitech Keys-to-GO 2 Portable Wireless Keyboard
  • EXO (distributed AI inference tool) -

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