It's the Mac Mini's moment, thanks to the OpenClaw craze

The Mac Mini is benefiting from the OpenClaw craze.

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• Mac Minis are in the spotlight as AI agents like OpenClaw drum up demand.
• Tech enthusiasts are giving Mac Minis such a boost that wait times for some units extend for weeks.
• OpenClaw is a locally run open-source AI agent that can help organize users' digital lives.

Apple's small but mighty Mac Mini is flying off the shelves.

The sudden increase in demand is confusing some store workers, who are wondering why now?