HP signs a multi-year global agreement with Huawei to license certain standard essential Wi-Fi patents, a sign of adoption of Huawei's technology outside China (Evelyn Cheng/CNBC)

Apple released a Mac mini with a 2 nm M6 chip, a 12-core CPU/GPU, up to 32 GB unified memory, and a starting price of $899; the M5 Pro version starts at $1,699. It also launched a Mac Studio offering M5 Max and M5 Ultra options, up to 512 GB memory, AI performance up to 4.3× faster, graphics up to 1.8× faster, and pricing from $2,499. Both models target higher AI throughput, improved graphics, and expanded connectivity in compact designs.