In October 2025, the AI - focused startup TinyCorp made a significant technological leap. It successfully created a driver that allows NVIDIA GPUs to function seamlessly on ARM - based MacBooks. Prior to this development, MacBooks equipped with Apple's custom M - series chips were not inherently compatible with external NVIDIA graphics cards.

Now, thanks to this innovative driver, users have the ability to connect NVIDIA RTX 30, 40, and 50 series graphics cards to their MacBooks through USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 GPU docks. This driver is tailor - made for AI development. It takes full advantage of the parallel computing prowess of NVIDIA GPUs, significantly speeding up the operation of local large language models and other AI models.

However, it's important to note that at present, the driver does not support video output. This limitation means that it is not a viable option for gaming or entertainment purposes. TinyCorp has already taken to social media platforms to showcase real - world examples. These examples feature the MacBook Pro M3 Max running AI frameworks with the aid of this driver, giving the tech community a glimpse of its potential.