Apple's Vision Pro headset has been updated with the M5 chip, offering improved performance, higher refresh rate, more pixels, and longer battery life compared to the original M2 version. Despite hardware similarities, the M5 model is more powerful and efficient, making it suitable for demanding tasks, while the M2 remains a good value for casual users. The update is incremental, with minor enhancements in display and battery, and the choice depends on user needs and budget.
Adam Savage reviews the new M5 Apple Vision Pro, highlighting its performance, comfort, and innovative features, while discussing its productivity and entertainment potential, despite its high price and early-adopter status.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro continues the trend of hardware innovation outpacing the MacBook Pro, with new features like OLED, touch support, and Face ID initially exclusive to the iPad, while the MacBook Pro lags behind but is expected to catch up in the future.
The M5 iPad Pro offers small hardware upgrades like faster charging, improved wireless chips, and external display support, but largely remains similar to the previous model with some software limitations affecting its AI and gaming potential. Reviews highlight its powerful performance, especially with iPadOS 26, but note the ecosystem's current inability to fully leverage the M5 chip's capabilities.
Apple is expected to announce the M5 chip this week, but contrary to previous assumptions, it will likely be fabricated on TSMC’s older 3nm ‘N3E’ process instead of the newer ‘N3P’, possibly due to cost considerations, although this would be unusual given Apple's history of using cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
The author is excited about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro and plans to upgrade by opting for the nano-texture display and increased RAM, citing improved outdoor usability and software benefits with iPadOS 26.
Apple is developing an updated Mac mini featuring the M5 and M5 Pro chips, expected to retain its current design with minor specifications improvements, potentially launching within a few months. The new models are likely to offer better performance but similar pricing, maintaining the Mac mini's reputation for excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it a competitive choice in 2025.
Apple's transition to OLED displays in the MacBook Pro lineup has been delayed, with the M6-powered OLED model now expected between late 2026 and early 2027, following the M5 release possibly in early 2026. The dual-release strategy may mirror previous Apple product launches, offering both performance upgrades and design refreshes, including a thinner, brighter display with better battery life and a notch removal. This shift aims to attract creative professionals and align the MacBook Pro more closely with iPhone and iPad display technology.
A rumor suggests the upcoming M5 iPad Pro will feature a second front-facing camera, potentially enabling a new Mac-inspired Desk View feature for multitasking and video creation, indicating significant updates in iPadOS 26.
The upcoming M5 iPad Pro, launching this fall alongside iPadOS 26, promises to finally match powerful hardware with software that fully leverages its capabilities, addressing long-standing software limitations of previous models.
BMW's new M5 is significantly heavier due to its plug-in hybrid system, weighing 5,390 pounds, nearly 1,000 pounds more than its predecessor. Despite the added weight, BMW's M division head Frank van Meel insists the hybrid M5 still delivers the driving dynamics expected from the model. The hybrid system was necessary to meet emissions regulations, and while it offers limited electric range, it provides tax benefits in some countries due to its low CO2 output.
Apple is reportedly working on the A19 Bionic and M5 chipsets, which are expected to launch in 2025. The leak suggests that Apple is already planning ahead, with the A17 Bionic and M3 yet to be released. The CPU IDs shared by @_orangera1n indicate that the M5 lineup will have different variants, including 'Pro,' 'Max,' and 'Ultra.' While it is common for technology giants to develop chipsets years in advance, it remains to be seen if these new SoCs will enter mass production. Apple is likely to utilize TSMC's 2nm process for these silicon chips.
BMW has confirmed that the new M5 will be a hybrid and a touring version of the car will be produced. The wagon version of the M5 may not be sold in the United States. BMW has not provided any details about the M5's drivetrain, but it will be all-wheel-drive. The new M5 will likely be V8-powered and could have between 644 and 738 horsepower. The car will begin official testing on public roads soon.
BMW is testing the next-generation M5 at the Nurburgring race track, with the sedan hiding its new styling under a full-body camouflage wrap and cladding. The M5 will arrive with BMW’s dual-display setup on the dash and the latest iDrive software installed. The new M5 will be a potent hybrid, with rumors suggesting it will have the same powertrain as the BMW XM, but with different tuning. The sedan might not reach US dealers until later next year, and the big reveal could include an M5 Touring wagon.
