Sources tell WIRED that the OPMs top layers of management now include individuals linked to xAI, Neuralink, the Boring Company, and Palantir. One expert found the takeover reminiscent of Stalin.

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Prices on M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini configurations have been slashed, as exclusive deals drive prices down to as low as $529.Grab deals on Apple's M4 & M4 Pro Mac mini.B&H Photo, an Apple Authorized Reseller that's been in business since 1973, has issued exclusive discounts on Apple's M4 Mac mini line. Nine configurations, from the standard M4 model to upgraded M4 Pro options, are in stock and up to $120 off.Exclusive Mac mini deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple will change the appearance of alarm notifications on iPhone, but the authenticity of the claim is questionable at best.An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple is going to change the way alarms work on iPhone.On Tuesday, AppleInsider received imagery claiming to show an unannounced overhaul of iOS Clock notifications, implying a full app redesign is coming. Specifically, the images we received feature an entirely new interface for the Snooze feature already present on iPhone something that pops up whenever users have active alarms.Though the imagery contains a unique interpretation and a novel design for the alarm system on iOS, there are numerous questions about its authenticity, stemming from visual shortcomings, grammatical errors, and even inconsistencies with Apple's existing designs. Though the leak is most likely not real, it's important to understand exactly why we arrived at this rumor score. Rumor Score: B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Trump and his devotees in government are the absolute last people who should be shaping the policy for federal building design.Trump should leave well enough alone.Lee Bey recently took his critical eye to the new Trump Administrations mandate to restore Classicism in federal buildings, arguing it would "wind up saddling us (and the countries where U.S. embassies will be built) with ungainly new buildings struggling to mimic those of ancient Rome or 18th century America."Considering Trump's local history, the derision of contemporary design is a bit hypocritical, Bey argues. Carol Ross Barney told him: "Its way out of the mainstream of architectural thought. And it reduces architecture to decoration. It reduces its value. I just think its so obvious to me, working every day on public buildings or public spaces, that this doesnt even get to understanding the power of design or the importance of public spaces in buildings."The AIA published itsown critiqueof the president's "concerning" beatitude last Thursday.

Archinect has learned of the passing of former TERREMOTOco-founding principal Alain Peauroi, who died earlier this month at the end of a decade-long battle with cancer.Via Instagram, his colleagues remembered him fondly, saying: "Alain was kind, generous, handsome, funny and had no patience for bullshit. He was somehow simultaneously both gentle and powerful. We will forever be less without him, but also, our team is so, so thankful that we got to learn from him and enjoy his wonderful, warm, booming laugh. [...] His life was too short, but in the time he had, he lived a big, beautiful life! As a studio, community and profession, we are richer for his work and presence."Previously on Archinect: Taking a step outside with Terremoto's David Godshall, a self-proclaimed punk and art-historian-turned-landscape-architectPeauroi founded the award-winning Bay Area/Los Angeles-based practice withDavid Godshall in 2012. Peauroi was a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, Sa...

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Humble launches new bundles to support LA fire relief effortsCompany also pledges $200,000 from its Humble Forward FundImage credit: Humble Bundle News by Rachel Weber Senior Editor Published on Jan. 28, 2025 Humble has launched a collection of new Humble Bundles to support those affected by the recent devastating fires that hit Los Angeles earlier this month. As well as the bundles, the company is also pledging $200,000 from its Humble Forward Fund - in partnership with Direct Relief - in order to support work to provide healthcare, food, financial support, mental health services and educational access to victims of the disaster."The recent devastating fires in Los Angeles have left thousands of families in dire situations, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Disasters such as this can be completely overwhelming for individuals, families, and entire communities," said Humble's VP for Social Impact Kamini Tiwari."Humble is committed to providing meaningful support through our partnerships with organizations such as Direct Relief, World Central Kitchen (WCK), Save the Children, International Medical Corps, and the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC). Together, we aim to make a significant difference in the lives of those impacted by these fires."The bundles on offer include software and book collections that offer everything from Hellbooy comics to a selection of courses designed to teach developers to build games in Unreal Engine 5.So far $340,000 has been raised between Humble's Forward Fun donation and a portion of funds raised in December for Save the Children and BINC by Humble users.Humble Bundle is part of IGN Entertainment, the division of Ziff Davis that includes GamesIndustry.biz, IGN, and MapGenie.