Apple's base‑model M4 Mac mini, a favored platform for on‑device AI workloads, is sold out on the company's website. The shortage has pushed buyers to the secondary market, where eBay listings now command premiums of $100 to $300 over retail. Industry observers link the scarcity to a perfect storm of supply‑chain strain, a broader memory crunch, and exploding demand for low‑power machines that can run local AI models. Apple has yet to comment, while related products such as the Mac Studio and higher‑spec MacBook Pros continue to see brisk sales. Read more →