Apple today announced M3 Ultra, offering the most powerful CPU and GPU in a Mac.

Apple will never sell a cheap upgrade to anything, but choices the firm has made about the MacBook Air mean even it can't wring all that much more cash out of buyers.Apple's Build to Order options for the MacBook Air start with a minor processor differenceApple would never say this publicly, but so often you know it has released a version of a device solely to hit a price point. It wants to be able to say you can get a MacBook Air for under a thousand bucks, for instance, so it makes that more or less true.Usually less. Usually the configuration you get for the lowest price of any Apple device is at the very best just about adequate, and usually not even that. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's update to the MacBook Air line has changed part of the entire MacBook lineup, and what consumers should buy. Here's which model you should buy for any budget, in early 2025.MacBook Air and MacBook ProApple's ecosystem is constructed in a way that makes it extremely easy to find a product that fits your particular budget. Be it the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Air or a fully-loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro, it can cater to a wide array of price points and computing needs.With Apple's introduction of new MacBook Air models in early 2025, this has made a considerable change to the value end of the scale. Consumers are being provided more performance than ever before for Apple's budget-friendly options. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Trump Administrations plans for downsizing government have now turned to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), who briefly listed 443 properties in its portfolio as being targeted for a potential sale via a press release Tuesday. The list was later amended to include 320 before disappearing completely."Decades of funding deficiencies have resulted in many of these buildings becoming functionally obsolete and unsuitable for use by our federal workforce," the statement says as justification."We can no longer hope that funding will emerge to resolve these longstanding issues," it continues. "[This] decisive action to dispose of non-core assets leverages the private sector, drives improvements for our agency customers, and best serves local communities."Related on Archinect:Expect HUD's downsizing to imperil housing delivery, Senators warnSome of the properties originally listed before it disappeared include the Brutalist style FBI headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoove...

In a Q&A during its recent earnings report, Sega has revealed that it will be releasing fewer new titles in 2025. It does, however, expect its revenue to be stable thanks to repeat sales of its games, as well as revenue from its free-to-play games in the fiscal year.The plan is currently being formulated, but we expect the volume of new titles in Full Game to be lower than this fiscal year, said Sega. On the other hand, we expect continuous revenue contribution from repeat sales of new titles in Full Game this fiscal year and full-scale revenue contribution from new titles in F2P.For the sake of context, when Sega says Full Game, it is referring to its major releases that arent free-to-play. This would include its releases like Metaphor: ReFantazio or the upcoming Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.Sega also spoke about its plans for investment into its subsidiaries like Atlus, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios, and Sonic Team. The company plans on expanding and strengthening these companies through hiring new talent, as well as through mergers and acquisitions.Atlus is an important studio for us to expand Japanese IPs overseas and we think it is necessary to strengthen it, and the studios involved in the Sonic and Like a Dragon IPs are also short of staff, and we are looking to reinforce personnel through additional hiring and M&A, said Sega.The company also revealed that it had sold almost 20 million copies of its newer releases up to December 31, 2024. In the first three quarters of the fiscal year, Sega reported that 2 million copies of Sonic X Shadow Generations were sold, while Metaphor: ReFantazio sold around a million copies.Its older titles have also been incredibly popular, with Persona 5 and Unicorn Overlord being among the games that were part of the 12 million sold copies of legacy releases.With its library of IPs growing, Sega president and COO Shuji Utsumi had revealed in an interview that the company might get its own subscription service. He described the idea of a subscription service very interesting. Sega is seemingly evaluating some opportunities surrounding the idea.The most recent Sega release has been Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The game, available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, puts players in the shoes of an amnesiac Goro Majima who ends up getting involved with gangs of pirates around Hawaii.Released back in February, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was launched alongside a new game plus mode added through its day one patch. Its launch was a successful one in Japan, selling more than 105,000 physical copies in the country. Out of these, 68,000 copies were for the PS5 version, while 36,000 copies were for the PS4 version.Sega has also been working on bringing back some of its older franchises. Alongside the recently-revealed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the company has also confirmed that it is working on new Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio games as well.

Skydance New Medias Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, helmed by Uncharted creator Amy Hennig, is out this year, yet a release date remains unconfirmed. Voice actor Khary Payton, who plays Black Panther (Azzuri, the grandfather of TChalla), has provided an update, indicating that it may be a Christmas situation.Speaking to The Direct at MultiCon in Los Angeles, Payton said, Were still working. Were planning on 2025Were thinking like a Christmas situation. But Im so excited. Of course, this could also mean the team is targeting the holiday season and still hasnt narrowed down a specific date.Later in the interview, Payton says that the team wants players to experience the game like its Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead.And to be playing him in the video game, playing his grandfather, be playing a version of Black Panther, and looking on there and seeing that its me Its like the most photo-realisticWe want people to play this game and have the entire family sit on the sofa and watch it like theyre watching Game of Thrones, or The Walking Dead, or something. Were looking for just an incredible cinematic experience for everybody, and I pinch myself.He also promised that the experience would be so good and praised Hennig. I still cant believe that its happening. But its going to be so good. Amy Hennig, who did the Uncharted series, was the director and writer. She is just so amazing, and Im like, Man, we couldnt have asked for a better head of this project. So I know its taken a while, but trust me, it is going to be worth it.Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is in development for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Set in Paris during its occupation in World War 2, it features Captain America and Black Panther working together against Hydra. Gabriel Jones of the Howling Commandos and Wakandan spy leader Nanali are also playable.Hennig said the developer is trying to do some groundbreaking stuff with cinematically presented games, inviting the most people in by bringing them something they already know and love, but in a new form.

Photo credit: BMExLight House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, has announced the launch of the Building Material Exchange program (BMEx).TheBMEx Marketplace, which aims to make it easier for businesses to exchange and acquire more sustainable construction, building and design materials, is also now officially live.BMEx was created with the intention to help reduce waste management costs as well as the amount of construction materials that end up in landfills. Through theBMExprogram, businesses in and around Nanaimo, Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Duncan and the surrounding islands with excess, unused, or salvaged building and/or design-related materials, are matched with others in need of resources to begin or complete projects.Materials accepted through theBMEx program include concrete, aggregates, asphalt, metal, wood, glass, carpet, doors, flooring, drywall, and fixtures. The program is free tosign up and participate in, and is funded by the Regional District of Nanaimos Zero Waste Recycling Fund, the Capital Regional District, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District.BMEx participants have access to BMExMarketplace, an online platform designed to exchange, donate, or acquire excess, unused, or salvaged building and/or design-related materials.TheBMEx Marketplace includes a custom interface for those involved with building materials so they can list materials they have and find what they need fast, said Gil Yaron, managing director, Circular Innovation, Light House. The online community is vetted to ensure confidence in the exchange materials and partners, with detailed product profiles so users have access to more information about materials they are sourcing. A resource hub includes educational content like articles, guides, and best practices on sustainable construction, material reuse, and waste reduction tips.To learn moreaboutBMEx, clickhere.The post BMEx Marketplace Launches on Vancouver Island appeared first on Canadian Architect.

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