Apple’s Mac mini desktop computer, which was launched back in 2024, has surprisingly emerged as one of the year’s hottest tech products. Apparently, it’s been selling out in many places, including Singapore.
And it’s all because of AI. Specifically, users are trying out OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that has gone viral for being able to run locally on computers such as the capable (and relatively affordable) Mac mini. The advantages of doing so are obvious: You don’t need to be online, it’s cheaper, and your data is kept private.
While the Mac mini is getting all the attention, you don’t actually need it to run OpenClaw. The compact form factor of the Mac mini helps, but according to Intel, OpenClaw “runs best on Intel-based AI PCs”.
Now, I have yet to try OpenClaw on any computer, Intel or otherwise. But at a recent launch event for Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, I did get a close look at Intel’s AI Playground, a free suit…
