On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.

MacworldFollowing the non-event launch of the iPhone 16e last week, next up on Apples hardware release schedule is the MacBook Air. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple is gearing up for a March release of the M4 MacBook Air. And in case you didnt notice, March is only a week away. Gurman reports that the current inventory of the M3 MacBook Air is being drawn down to make room for the upgrade. He doesnt provide a specific release date, but perhaps Apples current Higher Education Offer 2025 promotion in Australia and other regions offers a clue. The promotion, which includes the M3 MacBook Air, ends on March 13. So its likely Apple will launch the M4 MacBook Air after that back-to-school promotion is over.That puts the most likely launch of the MacBook Air during the week of March 17 or March 24.Previous reports had said that the new MacBook Air will feature a version of the M4 chip, which was introduced in November with the 14-inch MacBook Pro. The current entry-level MacBook Air has 2 fewer graphics cores (8 versus 10) than the higher-end models, so its likely Apple will continue this trend.Another major upgrade that could find its way onto the M4 MacBook Air is a 12MP CenterStage camera, replacing the current 1080p one, which debuted with the M4 MacBook Pro. Apple also upgraded the M3 MacBook Air to start with 16GB of RAM back in October of last year. We dont expect Apple to raise prices with the M4 MacBook Air, which should continue to start at $1,099.While the M3 chip is a great chip, behind the scenes it created a conundrum for Apple. Its production process is more expensive than the one for the M4, so Apple wants to move off the M3. That could mean that Apple will keep the M2 MacBook Air as its most affordable laptopits M2 chip is older but still provides enough performance for most people. Apple also kept the M1 MacBook Air for two generations.For more information about the M4 MacBook Air, stay tuned to our release guide.

MacworldIt may not be the newest model, but the M2 MacBook Air is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a good laptop. But its especially great when its on sale: Amazon just dropped the M2 MacBook Air to an amazing $800, the best price weve seen in 2025.One thing you should make sure you pay attention to when buying your M2 MacBook Air is that both the 8GB and 16GB versions are available for the same price, so you should make sure youre adding the version with more memory to your cart. Until recently, Apple sold the 8GB model for the same price it now charges for the 16GB model, so this discount is like getting an extra $200 off. The M2 chip delivers super-fast processing, and its ready to handle any task you want to take on, whether thats something for work, streaming content, editing photos, and so on. Theres a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display that will make any image look gorgeous and a thin and light design thats great for travel. In our 2022 review, we gave this one a 4.5-star rating and our Editors Choice award and our opinion hasnt changed: The 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro is a great general-purpose laptop for most people.Go ahead and get yourself one of these M2 MacBook Air laptops for $800 before the Amazon deal runs out.The M2 MacBook Air has an amazing priceBuy now at Amazon

Polish company Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, a human-like robot equipped with synthetic muscles and a polymer skeleton consisting of 206 bones.The YouTube clip below shows Protoclone using its synthetic muscles to move.Protoclone has a 500-watt electric pump as its heart and four cameras for eyes. In addition, the robot has 320 pressure-sensitive sensors and 70 inertial sensors, according to Ars Technica.In the future, this kind of robot could eventually help around the household for example, by cooking, washing dishes and doing laundry.

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we try to provide some clarity on robotic vacuums, discuss Nanoleaf price cuts, and cover the new G5 Pro camera.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis last week was wild, with Apple launching the iPhone 16e and very unusually beta versions of iOS and iPadOS late on Friday. Needless to say, it's been a lot to unpack.The iPhone 16e is the successor to the iPhone SE, albeit with a higher price tag. Even though it has an update design, there are a number of smart home-related compromises. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Data brokers and people search sites are a serious problem, often too big in scope for individuals to handle. But Incogni can take the fight to them and restore your online privacy.Take control of your online privacy with Incogni - Image credit: IncogniIn order to live in the modern world, there's no escaping the internet, but that also means you'll have to contend with companies that profit from your personal data online. Users can take preventative action to reduce the data available to data brokers and people search sites, but it is impossible to eliminate it all while remaining online.Thankfully, users have the ability to request that data be removed from servers. That said, there are hundreds of websites and companies you'd have to contact constantly to ensure data removal and opt-outs are honored. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

The number of construction starts decreased by 6% in January to a new seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to the latest Dodge Construction Network (DCN) survey.Nonresidential building starts were down by 18%, while residential starts decreased by 1%, and nonbuilding starts were 4% higher. On a year-over-year basis, the total number of construction starts was down 6% from January 2024. Nonresidential starts were down 22%, residential starts were down 2% and nonbuilding starts were up by 17% over the same period.Related on Archinect: Architecture billings remain in the red, leading to job losses across the industryFor the 12 months ending January 2025, total construction starts were up 4% from the 12 months ending January 2024. Residential starts were up 5%, nonresidential starts were flat, and nonbuilding starts rose 7% over the same period."After robust data center starts in November and December, total office starts fell back in January to more historic...

Bofill Taller de Arquitectura has shared images of their new project in the coastal town of Dhrmi, Albania, called Red Sol. The resort recalls several of the late Spanish architects 1970s apartment buildings, including theLa Muralla Roja and Walden 7. The design is indelibly shaped by the rocky coastal terrain, necessitating the placement of a fine grid to cover the ground plan that, in turn, serves as its spatial organization framework.Image by MIR, courtesy of Bofill Taller de ArquitecturaThe choice of a bright cardinal color palette isolates it against the sea and landscape while highlighting its "earthly" materiality.Image by MIR, courtesy of Bofill Taller de ArquitecturaViewed in section, however, the design appears to shift up and down with a distinct vertical effect that resembles a mountain, with varying heights used to distinguish its three programmatic differences: hotel pavilions, apartments, and small villas.Image by MIR, courtesy of Bofill Taller de Arquitectura...

2024 was a decent year for racing games if a little bereft of new entries from long-standing series. For 2025, the outlook doesnt look any different in that regard; Criterion are still deep in production on the next as-yet unannounced Need for Speed game, Forza Horizon 6 may-or-may-not make an appearance this year given Playground Games focus on Fables long-awaited reboot, Mario Kart 9 weve only seen the briefest glimpse of in Nintendos Switch 2 announcement trailer.That said, there are some excellent racing games coming this year, and the list weve provided here which, for the record, is ordered via least to most anticipated arguably displays more promise than 2024. Note though, racers wed expect to see new entries for namely F1 25, MotoGP 25, and possibly RIDE 6 have been left out to give space for some lesser-known titles to shine.Endurance Motor SeriesExperience the slow-burning drama of endurance racing in Endurance Motor Series, upcoming from studio KT Racing whore deviating from their usual fayre of WRC and MXGP games (glossing over Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown) to put you behind the wheel of the worlds most hardwearing motorcars. However, honing your stamina for long-distance racing is only half the experience. In a unique twist, in Endurance Motor Series you can virtually hot desk between the car and the pit wall, modifying race strategy via abundant data sources including a neat weather radar.

Devolver Digital has been on fire with announcements lately, and fans can add one more to the list The Talos Principle: Reawakened. As a radically overhauled reawakening of its critically acclaimed 2014 puzzler, it launches on April 10th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Check out the announcement trailer below.Developed on Unreal Engine 5 with enhanced visuals, lighting and textures, it includes the base game and Road to Gehenna. Theres also a new chapter, In the Beginning, centered on the first test and the Simulations origins. Quality-of-life changes and a new Puzzle Editor, which allows modders to create their own worlds and puzzles, are also included.Those keen on trying it out can partake in the demo on PC as part of the Steam Next Fest. Weighing about 21 GB, it features a curated taste of puzzles from the game (expect plenty of pressure plates and laser connectors) and the Puzzle Editor. Stay tuned for more details leading into its launch.