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MacworldStellar sound, noise cancelation, and a hearing aid for $170? Thats right, Amazon has slashed the price of AirPods Pro 2 to its 2025 low, a massive $79 discount (32 percent) off its MSRP.When we reviewed the AirPods Pro 2, we absolutely loved them, giving the buds a 4.5-star rating and our Editors Choice label. We loved their fantastic audio quality, great noise canceling, and lengthy battery life. On the outside, not much has changed with these second-generation AirPods Pro. But the sound quality has improved a lot, noise canceling is much better, transparency mode is top-notch, and battery life is finally up to par, we wrote.Theyve only gotten better since then with new features such as Conversation Boost and Hearing Protection, which offers a clinical-grade hearing test and the option to use your AirPods Pro 2 as a genuine hearing aid. As always, the buds are extremely easy to pair with other Apple devices, allowing you to switch between them in a blink. Exercising with the AirPods Pro 2 in your ears is also perfectly possible since they deliver a secure fit and have water and sweat resistance. And of course, they work with hands-free Siri for answering calls and playing music.So dont miss out on the chance to get your hands on the AirPods Pro 2 for $170 at Amazon because this deal wont stick around forever.Save 32% on the AirPods Pro 2Buy now at Amazon

MacworldAs AI continues to dominate Apples strategic roadmap, a new report indicates the company wants to reimagine the Apple Watch as a camera-equipped AI assistant.The iPhone and Mac ranges have already gained AI features, thanks to the (gradual and frequently delayed) rollout of Apple Intelligence. But these are both products that the owner has to actively bring into use: sitting at a desk, opening a lid, and taking a handset out of a pocket. Whereas futurists believe AI will develop and thrive as a zero-friction technology thats with us all of the time.To an extent this model fits with the concept of the smart speaker, since this is just there; all you need to do is talk to it. But such devices are not portable, which is why weve seen the development of the AI wearable, a dedicated device that is continuously accessible to answer questions and provide information on the world around the user. The two most famous examples so far have been the Humane AI and the Rabbit r1, but neither have been successful. (The YouTuber Marques Brownlee called the former the worst product Ive ever reviewed and the latter barely reviewable.) There remains a gap in the market.Apple, according to the latest installment of Mark Gurmans Power On newsletter, hopes to fill this vacuum with a future iteration of the Apple Watch. This is an idea Ive discussed before, based on the fact that the Apple Watch already has the frictionless omnipresence that AI assistants need, and by contrast with standalone devices like the Humane AI is plugged into a wider ecosystem of messages, calendar entries, and so on. But there are two things preventing the Watch from doing the job convincingly at this point: it doesnt have a camera, which is essential for a lot of visual and geographically contextual queries, and it isnt in line to get the Apple Intelligence-based smarter Siri.The latter remains a troubling head-scratcher, but wed hope that Siri will get sorted eventually (now that Apple is taking the problem seriously) and that Apple Intelligence will make its way to watchOS within a year or two. And the camera issue is in hand, according to Gurmans sources: The company is working on new versions of the Apple Watch that include cameras, he writes. As with the future AirPods, this would help the device see the outside world and use AI to deliver relevant information.Gurman claims Apple is working on two different approaches to this: a camera under the display for the standard watches, and a camera lens sitting on the side of the watch near the crown and button for the Ultra models. The second design sounds easier for the user, who wont need to bend their wrist to point the camera at relevant objects but is more suitable for a bulkier chassis.The cameras will be there for AI purposes only, so dont expect to be able to use them to capture sharp selfies or have FaceTime conversations; those things may follow but are not the point. For that matter, dont expect any of this to happen this year. Gurman says the development is still multiple generations away from launch.

Amazon has launched the season's best Apple Watch deals ahead of its Big Spring Sale 2025 that starts tomorrow.Amazon's Apple Watch deals drive prices down to as low as $169.Kicking off the deals is a 32% discount on the Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), dropping the price to $169 in the 40mm case size. That's $80 off its regular price of $249, and Amazon has similar discounts on several additional models, including $100 off the Apple Watch Series 10.Apple Watch deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

OJB Landscape Architecture has revealed details of their 4.7-acre park component for the upcoming Freedom Plaza development at the United Nations headquarters designed by Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) inNew York City.The largest main green space component of the total 6.3-acre master plan, the park offers stormwater resilience while establishing Freedom Plazas 18,000-square-foot central lawn at its 'heart,' surrounded by 350 trees and other plantings that will contribute to its biodiversity.Image credit: OJB Landscape Architecture /Soloviev GroupIn total, there will be 1.2 miles worth of pedestrian paths interlinked with a variety of garden rooms and overlooks onto the East River with a 700-foot promenade that frames the latter.Image credit: rendering by BucharestThe program also includes a 7,000-square-foot childrens play area and 6,000-square-foot water garden. A new museum dedicated to freedom and democracy frames the northern approach to the park, featuring an outdoor amphit...

Following our previous visit toAAHA Studio, we are keeping ourMeet Your Next Employer seriesin Los Angeles this week to explore the work ofColega Architects.Based in Culver City, the firm specializes in high-quality custom homes and multi-family developments. Our design philosophy grows from the intention to celebrate life through the expression of space and its function, the firm says about its approach. We believe that appropriateness grows out of process and that process is collaborative.Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm iscurrently hiringfor a Project Architect/Designer to join their Culver City team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firms output, we have rounded up four residential projects by Colega Architects that exemplify the firms ethos.BH International. Image courtesy of Colega ArchitectsBH International, Beverly Hills, CALocated on a corner lot in a high-end Los Angeles neighborhood, BH I...

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.At first, there were drawings, then photomontages and hand sketches, followed by renders, and now AI-generated visuals. The power of image in architectural representation has played an immense role in its dissemination, especially when it comes to addressing a non-architectural audience.From intricately detailed sections of cathedrals to comic-like imagery serving as critical statements and now with digital tools have become a game-changer in architectural visualization, and the perception of unbuilt buildings has evolved throughout time. Idealized renderings have long served as a powerful marketing tool, generating excitement for future projects but often leading to disappointment when the final built reality fails to live up to its visual promise. Especially with the emergence of AI, the distinction between truth versus fiction is now more pressing than ever, posing the ethical question of where is the line between inspiration and deception?Unknown author, Photograph of architectural rendering of Palace of Education for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, ca. 1902, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia CommonsProjects such as Londons Walkie-Talkie building or the Hamburgs Elbphilharmonie for instance, both fell short of their visuals, facing immense criticism in terms of their environmental impact, cost overruns and contextual disassociation. Additionally, there have been various unfinished or abandoned mega-projects such as the Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia or the Ryugyong Hotel (or the Hotel of Doom) in North Korea that have caught the public eye through their stunning visualization but were never realized due to an array of economic, political and social factors. This inability for proper implementation, reveals how architectural representation can create unrealistic expectations, influencing public perception as well as investor confidence, thus raising ethical concerns about transparency in visualization.Paul Rudolph creator QS:P170,Q1277977, LOMEX,Rendering of streetscape, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia CommonsStill, what is acceptable in terms of embellishment? By tweaking light settings and adding greenery and people, renders immediately become more appealing. In parallel, by manipulating context, for example omitting surrounding building and removing real-world urban clutter or even providing misleading scale and proportions to spaces, can greatly influence the real-world expectation. Who should take responsibility for such misleading practices: The architect? The developer? The visual artist? What happens when renders do not align with cultural or environmental realities? And finally, if we take it a step further, could AI be used to fabricate entirely fictional projects, which are then presented as scams or speculative ventures?Even through digital visualization has been around for at least three decades, its ethical implications are somewhat covertly addressed. Due to its immense popularity and usefulness, digital imagery has become the bread and butter for architectural communication as well as its most powerful marketing tool. Nevertheless, there are possible strategies that can help untangle the confusion and perplexity of the CGI versus reality dilemma.Prod. Library by By Ferras Coulibaly / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Vision A+ Awards, 2023, Photorealistic Visualization, Student WinnerFor instance, an honesty rating system could be introduced, using phrases such as conceptual, approved design or finalized construction phase, thus providing a metric against the likely building outcome. Furthermore, mandatory disclaimers like the added lighting effects, greenery and public activity are purely illustrative as well as respecting and accurately representing the surrounding context, can help clarify what is real and what is fictional. Finally, by providing multiple levels of visualization and including not only idealized marketing images but also technical diagrams, material references as well as disclosing when AI tools are used to generate visuals, can offer a clearer understanding regarding the amount of automation involved in the production process.As technology continues to evolve, so does the need for greater ethical responsibility. Specifically, through clearer communications, architects can manage expectations and alleviate any disappointment that arises between what people expect and what is ultimately built. In fact, by utilizing other emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), people can experience a project in real-time rather than relying on static, stylized images.Cloud Peak Hotel above the Rainforest Mist by FTG Studio / Zhiwei Liu, Xianfang Liu, Vision A+Awards, 2023, Ai Assisted Visualization, Special MentionPersonally, I believe that the AI boom provides a unique opportunity to revisit the ethical implications of technology, creative expression and marketing. It challenges architects and designers to establish strong foundations of practices and a mindset that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and honesty in architectural representation. But perhaps this also leads to a broader question: should AI-enhanced renderings prompt us to rethink not only how we present architecture but also how we perceive and engage with the built environment? More broadly, has architecture become way too reliant on images, which in turn obstruct reality rather than enhancing our understanding of it? Are we prioritizing aesthetics over functionality, or spectacle over substance, leading to a built environment that often fails to live up to its visual promises?Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.Featured Image: Fusion of Eras by Drew Gilbert, Vision A+ Awards, 2023, Ai Assisted Visualization, Special MentionThe post Fake it Till You Build it? The Pitfalls of Architectural Representation appeared first on Journal.

Pocketpair communications director John Buckley has spoken about potentially bringing Palworld to the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite the legal troubles between Pocketpair and Nintendo, the studio would considering bringing Palworld to the Switch 2 if the console were powerful enough to run the game.In a conversation with IGN during Game Developers Conference 2025, Buckley revealed that a big reason for Palworld not coming to the original Nintendo Switch was technical in nature. Referring to Palworld as a beefy game, Buckley said that if we could make the game work on the Switch, we would.Buckley then spoke about the potential of releasing Palworld on the Switch 2. However, the studio is yet to get its hands on the development hardware for the upcoming console. Because of this, Pocketpair isnt yet sure if the Switch 2 could handle Palworld.We havent seen those specs yet, said Buckley. Like everyone else, were waiting. Im walking around GDC hoping someone will tell me them, but everyone Ive spoken to says they havent even seen them.Buckley brings up the fact that the studio did quite a bit of optimisation work on Palworld in order for the game to run smoothly on the Steam Deck. However, despite the optimisations on the developers side of things, the hardware still has to be powerful enough to run the game to begin with.If its beefy enough, its 100% worth considering, said Buckley. We did a lot of optimization for Steam Deck, which we were really happy with. Still work to do, but were really happy with how it turned out. So we would like to get it on more handhelds if possible.During a talk at GDC 2025 earlier this month, Buckley also spoke about the success of Palworld, and how it came as a complete surprise to the studio. While the studio had initially thought it would be a game that would capture a niche Japanese audience, it quickly got more than a million wishlists within the first year of its announcement.When it came time to launch the game, Buckley said that the studio only got to take a small break from work to celebrate. They quickly had to get back to work, however, since the game was suffering from quite a few network-related issues on launch day.Not a lot of people know this, but most of our company at that time was a remote company, Buckley said. We had an office, but very few people went to the office. But everyone went on launch day. It was going to be a little celebration, a little bit of alcohol, a little bit of fun, and then go home. So we launched the game, went over to the vending machine, and started drinking. About 20 minutes later, our network engineer, our one network engineer, said the game has crashed. The Epic servers have crashed. Thats when things started to get weird.Palworld ultimately proved to be incredibly successful. Back in February, Pocketpair had revealed that more than 32 million players had played Palworld across all platforms. The game is available on PC, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Read our review for more details.

As rumored beforehand, MachineGames Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch on April 17th for PS5. Check out the announcement trailer below, which features voice actors Nolan North and Troy Baker (who voices Indy).The action-adventure title is available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store, with the Standard Edition costing $69.99. The Premium Edition costs $99.99 and includes The Order of the Giants DLC and two days of early access. You also get the Temple of Doom Outfit and a digital art book. Both additions include The Last Crusade Pack.Occurring between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, Indiana Jones and the Great Circles sees the famous archaeologist (complete with Harrison Fords likeness) venturing across the globe to investigate the titular circle. Available for Xbox Series X/S and PC along with Game Pass, its received extensive acclaim and crossed four million players as of January.Check out our review, where we gave it a nine out of ten, and stay tuned for more details on the PS5 version.