At least two Russian creators have posted videos in which they unbox what appears to be the next base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. Apple, which hasn’t announced the laptops yet, is rumored to have a launch planned for November.

Over the weekend, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pointed to a video posted by the Russian YouTube channel Wylsacom. He points out that the packaging looks the same as the M3 MacBook Pro, down to the wallpaper on the label that Apple tends to change annually.

In the 13-minute video, the host sets up the laptop and runs some Geekbench tests alongside a 2022 MacBook Air. Based on the times and CPU scores shown in the video, these appear to be those benchmarks. Overall, the MacBook Pro shown in the video aligns with expectations of models with spec bumps but no major outward changes.

Then, this afternoon, Gurman highlighted another Russian YouTuber, Romancev768, who also posted a video that they said was of the M4 MacBook Pro. Like the first video, its box has last year’s wallpaper. But this one includes a look at the “About This Mac” screen of the laptop, indicating it has an M4 chip.

Gurman called the potential leak “unprecedented,” a sentiment echoed by leaker ShrimpApplePro, who writes that “some seller” claimed to have 200 MacBook Pros in stock. “This is probably the biggest warehouse leakage I’ve ever seen,” they wrote. ShrimpApplePro had also posted some images last month of apparently leaked 14-inch MacBook Pro packaging:

Apple AirTags have become a popular tool for keeping track of personal belongings, but their functionality and limitations can sometimes be misunderstood. Today, we’re addressing an insightful question from Duncan in Keller, Texas, about the tracking capabilities of AirTags, especially when used with pets and vehicles.

“Hi Kurt, I put an AirTag on my cat. Your article about tracking stolen cars using AirTags suggests you can track a stolen car the same way you can a person you share locations with. I have not found this to be the case. The app will only find the tag if you are within Bluetooth range. I wish this weren’t the case. Am I missing something?” Duncan writes.

This excellent question highlights some common misconceptions about AirTags. Let’s dive into how AirTags work and explore their tracking capabilities and limitations.

How an AirTag works

The AirTag operates through Apple’s Find My network, which utilizes the hundreds of millions of other Apple devices around the globe to provide near-perfect tracking of your stuff. The way it works is that whenever an AirTag comes close to an Apple device like an iPhone that’s connected to the Find My network, that device transmits the location information back to the company’s servers, which in turn send that location information data back to the Airtag’s owner.

However, if you lose your AirTag in a remote area with no other Apple devices nearby, you will not be able to track it. AirTags can be tracked using Apple’s Find My network, but the location may be less precise if the AirTag is outside Bluetooth range.

Also, for the best experience, you’ll need a device with a U1 Ultra Wideband chip, which can more accurately determine the distance and direction of signals coming from the AirTag. These devices include the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

So, while the AirTag can be useful for tracking items within its limitations, it might not always work as expected in all situations.

AirTag showing how to connect to iPhone (Apple) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

The primary issue with using an AirTag as a pet tracker is that the precision finder can sometimes be a bit finicky. If you’ve used your AirTag to track a pet or even a lost pair of iPods, you’ve probably at some point seen the dreaded “Signal is weak, try moving to a different location” message. I’ve encountered this message even when I’m in line of sight with the AirTag in question, but the Find My app consistently refreshes, and I’ve never been led too far astray.

If you let your pet go outdoors or take it for hikes, and it slips out of its harness or collar, an AirTag might not be the best option for reuniting with your furry friend. This is because AirTags rely on nearby devices, such as iPhones, to relay their location to the Find My network. In rural or remote areas, there may not be enough devices around to help locate your pet. AirTags themselves do not form a mesh network or relay the location of other tags. If you are in a busy area, you should be able to track your pet more easily. One of the best parts of using a tracker like an Apple AirTag is that you can turn on lost mode, and if someone else were to scan the AirTag, you can set up a message about contacting you. What a relief, right?

A cat with an AirTag on its collar (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

HOW YOUR AIRTAG CAN BE SHARED WITH UP TO 5 OTHER PEOPLE

Alternative trackers to the AirTag

If you’re looking for a reliable tracker to keep tabs on your pets, consider exploring GPS trackers designed specifically for animals. These devices attach to your pet’s collar and offer real-time tracking with no distance limit, ensuring you can always locate your furry friend. Such trackers are tailored for pet tracking, providing better results than general-purpose trackers. Check out the best pet trackers here.

A person using GPS tracker to find their pet (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote at CES 2025 in January. The keynote will take place on January 6th at 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET, just a day before the Consumer Electronics Show opens its doors in Las Vegas. It comes amid rumors of next-gen Nvidia GPUs appearing early next year.

A source familiar with Nvidia’s plans told The Verge last month that we might hear more about the RTX 50-series at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2025. Nvidia is an official guest keynote of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for this upcoming CES show after the company previously delivered its own “special address” stream at CES 2024 earlier this year.

While Huang will undoubtedly focus on the AI hardware and software that has propelled the company to a $3 trillion valuation, he may well discuss the company’s upcoming desktop GPUs based on the Blackwell architecture.

Specifications for Nvidia’s RTX 5090 allegedly appeared online last month, with rumors that the flagship GPU for the 50-series will include 32GB of VRAM. Rumors suggest Nvidia may announce both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 at the same time, with both cards reportedly more power-hungry and built using GDDR7 memory.