AI demand causes M4 Mac Mini shortage

The Case of the Missing Mac Mini: AI Hype meets the M5 PowerhouseWhere did all the Mac minis go? As of April 23, 2026, Apple’s most affordable desktop has officially vanished from store shelves. In today’s episode, we investigate why the $599 M4 model is "Currently Unavailable" and why wait times for others have slipped to 12 weeks.We break down the "AI Fever": how power users are snapping up Minis to run local AI agents rather than paying cloud subscriptions. We also look ahead to WWDC 2026, where leaks suggest a massive M5 and M5 Pro refresh is just weeks away. Get the scoop on the expected 512GB base storage, Thunderbolt 5 support, and a Neural Engine that’s 3.5x faster. Is Apple prioritizing MacBooks during this global RAM shortage, or are they clearing the deck for the M5?.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scitech-brief--6846358/support.