Apple may be working on a replacement to its venerable Magic Mouse for 2026, and the new design is said to finally kill off a major sticking point for some users.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseFor most of 2023 and 2024, it was rumored that Apple would roll out a new Magic Mouse with USB-C. It finally came to fruition in October 2024, with it and the Magic Keyboard both getting the newer wired connection.However, there haven't been any notable changes to the device other than a shift away from removable batteries to an internal battery. Reportedly, Apple is working on a new model of the device, rethinking the peripheral for the modern computing environment. Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's third-generation Apple Watch Ultra is expected sometime in 2025, and is rumored to include satellite messaging, along with some form of hypertension monitoring.The Apple Watch Ultra third-gen should arrive in 2025 with new features.The upgrade to self-contained satellite communication would enable users to rely less on their iPhones for messaging and emergency calls in remote areas, potentially lightening the load for outdoor enthusiasts. The feature is likely to be exclusive to the third-gen Apple Watch Ultra, the current generation of which retails for $799.To be clear, the addition of satellite communication and geolocation features in the Apple Watch Ultra would assist with emergency situations, but not replace the overall usefulness of the iPhone. It would, however, make it easier to summon help quickly, if needed, by having the device already available on one's wrist, rather than packed away. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board features 20 Project Manager and Project Architect roles available in New York City.To explore specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills, to increase your overall chances of getting that next job. Rockwell Group seeks a Senior Architectural Designer/Project Manager"Rockwell Group is seeking a full-time Senior Architectural Designer / Project Manager with F&B and/or restaurant design experience to join our office in New York." Qualifications include seven to ten years of experience, strong experience in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite, and strong organizational and time management skills.The firm is also hiring an Architectural Designer, an Interior Designer, and a Design Technology Specialist in New York City.S9 Architecture seeks a Project Archite...

Revery Architecture has shared renderings of the soon-to-open Butterfly Tower and First Baptist Church in Vancouver.This more than 600,000-square-foot project encompasses a new 57-story luxury residential component and the rehabilitation of a historic church dating from 1911 on its downtown site.Image credit: Hayes DavidsonImage credit: Hayes DavidsonThe firm and client Westbank say they have been targeting a LEED Gold certification for their effort. The designs sculptural facade affects a cloud-like impression against its urban backdrop in order to lend the development a light and ephemeral quality.Image credit: Hayes DavidsonPerhaps the most exciting component is its all-season indoor lap pool, which is placed between the podium's roof and the towers main amenity suite. A galleria serves to visually connect the tower with the church beginning at the street level. The social housing building also evinces the "same spirit of community connectivity, participation, and stewards...

Sonic X Shadow Generations Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack is now available on all platforms. Available standalone and with the Deluxe Edition, it features a new stage in Shibuya, based on the upcoming movie, and, of course, Keanu Reeves as the voice of Shadow. Check it out below.As indicated in the trailer, theres a small story to the DLC, which seemingly sees Shadow transported to an unknown dimension and taking on a new form. While meant to explain away his appearance, Shadow still possesses abilities like Chaos Control.Retailing for $5.99, the DLC currently has a Mixed rating on Steam, with 68 percent of its currently 299 reviews positive. Criticism revolves around its short length (only one playable Act) and the inability to use the movie look in the base game.Nevertheless, it is Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog, which may be enough for some fans. Sonic X Shadow Generations is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch and has sold 1.5 million copies. Check out our review here.

The next Virtua Fighter has officially been revealed, but Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hasnt forgotten about Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. It recently announced that the port would arrive on January 28th, 2025, for PC, retailing at $19.99 (with pre-orders receiving a 20 percent discount). Check out the latest gameplay trailer below.Alongside the base game, theres the 30th Anniversary Edition, which costs $49.99. It includes a Swimsuit Costume Set, the Anniversary Sound Collection, secret setting documentation, the Legendary Pack, the Ryu Ga Gotoku Series Collaboration Pack, and a special title. You also get a wallpaper set for R.E.V.O. and the series 30th anniversary.As for pre-orders, they receive the Sega Hardware Customization Item 3-Piece Set, which provides classic consoles like the Sega Genesis, Saturn, and Dreamcast as back attachments for all characters.Stay tuned for more details on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. before its release next month. In the meantime, those playing Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4 can download the Version 2.0 update. Learn more about its features in the trailer below.

Justin Hill International Chapter ChairThank you all for a wonderful year! I have been reflecting on the past years activities and the many people who have contributed to the work we have done this year. I would like to thank the International Chapter Institute staff, and the current International Chapter Councillors all of whom have worked together to deliver some excellent results.I would like to thank the current Chapter Councillors for all of their efforts and time given over the past year, many of whom join us online for meetings at various times of the day and night depending on their time zones. It was wonderful to meet face to face in Hobart, Tasmania this year and collaborate with both the Tasmania Chapter, SONA and the creative directors of the Australasian Student Architecture Congress Ground Matters on Bl?ck Party, a combined celebration of International and Tasmanian Chapters awards presentations and the closing party for Ground Matters!This year we are joined by Amy Learmonth as EmAGN (Emerging Architects and Graduates network) representative on International Chapter Council, we are working to grow our EmAGN membership and engagement with this demographic within the International Chapter and having Amy in this role provides a vital connection back to the National EmAGN committee and to our emerging architect members. We have advocated for and been successful in changing criteria of the Emerging Architect Prize, the prize is now to be awarded annually rather than biannually, and further the International Chapter winner will now also be eligible to proceed to the national competition.In addition, this year we have hosted Boarding Pass events in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, collaborating with the respective Institutes of Architecture in these countries. These events are always an engaging evening, an opportunity to connect with colleagues and share experiences working in architecture internationally. I encourage you to attend the next Boarding Pass event in your international region more on that next year!It can be a challenge to connect when living and working internationally and the International Chapter is delighted to be hosting some Festive Gatherings online to ensure all of our members can connect with us and share in some festive trivia. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet International Chapter Councillors in your region and our leadership team, representing you as members. Those who are not yet members are welcome to join and find out more.Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all of our International Chapter members for their contribution to the industry this year and wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break.The post A MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER CHAIR appeared first on Australian Institute of Architects.

Daniel Lane Tasmanian Chapter PresidentIn preparation for the recently held Presidents Lunch, which celebrates our Chapter Fellows, Life Fellows and Councillors, I have been reflecting on the past years activities and the many people who have contributed to the work we have done this year. I would like to thank the Tas Chapter Institute staff, Jen, Fi, Katie, Loren and Nina. Its amazing to see how much work is undertaken by this committed team. It really is not until you are in this position (Chapter President) that you realise what is actually being done. An incredible amount of work is undertaken, and it is often unseen; so, I would like to recognise that and thank them for that work.I would like to thank the current Chapter Councillors. This year we have tried to instigate some change. For many years, we have unfortunately seen the demise of many chapter committees, but this year we have tried to rectify that. It is not easy, and it wont happen overnight, but I would like to thank our councillors for jumping into and assisting many of the committees by taking the first steps in re-invigorating their existence. In addition, this year we have looked at getting back to our roots and focusing on the issues that relate directly with practice. We have all had our issues with planning, with heritage, and with the exorbitant amount services engineering requirements for projects. I need not go on!So, we have provided strong advocacy at both a local and a state level to identify our concerns and to attempt to overcome some of the situations we are currently facing. Through these meetings and discussions, we believe our voice has been heard. We have been invited to the table, and we firmly believe our concerns are being considered and acted upon.Changes will be made. Some have already been seen, and some are on the way which will hopefully assist with our endeavours.Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all of our Tasmanian Chapter members for their contribution to the industry this year and wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break. I look forward to working with you all again in the new year.The post A MESSAGE FROM THE TAS CHAPTER PRESIDENT appeared first on Australian Institute of Architects.

How to take stock of the year that wasPublished inThe Medium BlogSent as aNewsletter3 min readJust now-- As we mentioned way back in February, the futures coming sooner than you think.Issue #229: the new rules of media + a cooking tipIn T-15 days it will be 2025. Years are artificial, human-created markers of time, but they serve a purpose they give life shape.I try to take some time during dead week (the week between Christmas and New Years) to figure out where Im going and what I can do better. On Friday, I shared leadership coach Tutti Taygerlys year-end questionnaire, which is basically a list of journaling prompts. A few: Which relationships of yours grew the most this year? Where did you build unexpected trust? Which behaviors have you let go of?Inspired by that, I went looking for more succinct ways to take stock of your year. Rochelle Deans suggests looking back through wherever you naturally document your life (texts, sent emails, posts to your social media platform of choice, your photos app) and identifying highlights and lowlights.Or, if you want a mnemonic, business strategist Dev Singh has a dead-simple acronym, the Four Ls:Loved: When did you feel most alive this year? What did you genuinely enjoy?Longed: What did you want this year? What didnt materialize? What disappointed you?Loathed: What did you hate? What felt like a waste of time?Lessons: What did you learn? What do you still have to learn?Lastly, in a Medium story from a few years back, executive coach Andrea Mignolo encouraged everyone to write a letter for yourself to read a year from now (i.e., at the end of 2025). Theres really no wrong way to write this. You can tell your future self what youre committed to, excited about, or nervous about. Seal it up and dont open it until this time next year.Whatever your end-of-year ritual (or none), remember: How you end the year is how the next one begins. Harris Sockel 3 of my open tabsThe new rules of media: Most people are less obsessed with news and newness than journalists think. (One Thing)A response to last Wednesdays issue on ChatGPTs favorite words, which should really be a Medium post of its own: William Bennett, who taught a course on sci-fi at Tufts, articulates ChatGPTs Achilles heel better than I could. GPT fails at subtext because subtext depends on being aware of other selves, or creating a we situation where both you and I have something unspoken at stake.Bestselling novelist Tao Lin records himself writing a 12,000-word essay about his cat and narrates his editorial decisions along the way (like splitting large, unwieldy paragraphs into smaller ones). Its meditative to watch another writers keystrokes. In the words of one commenter, thanks for sharing your writing and editing process, your thoughts, the beautiful classical music and the sound of nature and insects outside and the rain. Your daily dose of practical wisdomTo boil eggs whose shells slide off elegantly, please for the love of breakfast listen to J. Kenji Lopez Alt, whos done more tests on egg boiling than anyone. Gently nestle them into about one inch of boiling water and leave them there, lid on, for nine minutes. (This changed my life. Id been doing it wrong for years.)