Apple's artificial intelligence rollout has been anything but smooth, so much so that the BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division spurred the company to rethink its claims to customers.Apple's promoting of Apple Intelligence features branded as problematic by BBB's NADApple's had a rough time trying to get its artificial intelligence, which it calls Apple Intelligence, into the hands of its customers. Between backlash over incorrect notification summaries and multiple delays, it seems like Apple can't catch a break.On Tuesday, the National Advertising Division (NAD) released a statement chiding Apple for dishonest advertising. The division had launched an inquiry into the matter after receiving claims that the company had been promoting features that did not yet exist. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Got a project that’s too wild for this world? Submit your conceptual works, images and ideas for global recognition and print publication in the 2025 Vision Awards, The Early Entry period is underway — start your entry today. Passive climate strategies are not merely technical solutions to environmental challenges. They are also drivers of spatial experience, emphasizing how elements like brise-soleil, louvered façades, and climate-responsive canopies are not just performative but also generative, giving rise to form, atmosphere and sensory depth. When thoughtfully designed, these strategies become expressive tools to orchestrate light, shade and temperature to create spaces that are both climate-responsive and emotionally resonant. Local cultural references frequently inform these strategies across different climates and settings. Integrating environmentally friendly design with cultural elements enhances both comfort and functionality, while also reinforcing a project’s identity and presence within the urban landscape. The examples illustrated below reveal how environmentally responsive architecture can transcend practical considerations. By strategically utilizing materials, forms, and environmental simulations, these designs achieve a harmonious blend of performance and aesthetics. Each design invites occupants to engage with their surroundings in nuanced, sensory ways. Microlibrary Warak Kayu By SHAU, Semarang, Indonesia Popular Winner, 2020 A+Awards Microlibrary Warak Kayu by SHAU. Semarang, Indonesia. Exterior view. | Photo by KIE. Microlibrary Warak Kayu by SHAU. Semarang, Indonesia. Detail views. | Photos by KIE. Microlibrary Warak Kayu by SHAU. Semarang, Indonesia. Building section, construction detail, and environmental diagram. | Courtesy of SHAU. The Microlibrary Warak Kayu embraces the climate with its openness, materials, and form, all combined to create a space that is contemplative and comfortable. The structure is nothing like a conventional library, but rather, it feels like a pavilion. It is raised on posts, evoking the traditional rumah panggung houses. At ground level, the library provides a shaded area for gatherings, playing, and educational activities. The library itself is a sanctuary of filtered air and natural light, emphasizing climate responsiveness. The use of local materials and the incorporation of cultural references result in a beautifully crafted structure that is engaging and conducive to learning. The building’s envelope features a distinctive brise soleil inspired by the Zollinger roof (or lamella structure) construction system, built entirely from FSC-certified timber. It also evokes the plumage of the mythical Warak Ngendog. But the feather-inspired design is not merely symbolic; it is also performative. Sunlight filters through the porous timber lattice, casting dappled patterns that drift across the interior surfaces, shifting subtly with the movement of the day. Without relying on mechanical systems, the library remains cool and well-lit, proving that thoughtful passive strategies can shape architecture that is both resourceful and enriching. The Future of Us Pavilion By SUTD Advanced Architecture Laboratory, Singapore The Future of Us Pavilion by SUTD Advanced Architecture Laboratory. Singapore. Exterior view. | Photo by Lim Weixiang. The Future of Us Pavilion by SUTD Advanced Architecture Laboratory. Singapore. Interior view. | Photo by Koh Sze Kiat. The Future of Us Pavilion in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay was originally constructed for Singapore’s 50th-anniversary exhibition. It has since become a permanent landmark that merges architectural innovation with environmental responsiveness. At the heart of its design is an undulating, cloud-like shell formed from thousands of perforated aluminum panels with varying porosity levels. This design is integral to how the structure functions, providing structural efficiency and, at the same time, passively regulating natural ventilation and daylighting. Underneath the canopy, the interplay of light and shadow creates a dynamic, immersive environment that evokes the experience of walking under a tree canopy. The canopy’s design is undoubtedly performative, but its effect is deeply sensory. The Future of Us Pavilion exemplifies what climate responsiveness means in public architecture, where passive design strategies enhance the atmosphere, merging environmental awareness and spatial richness. Queen Alia International Airport By Foster + Partners, Amman, Jordan Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners. Amman, Jordan. Aerial view. | Photo by Nigel Young / Foster + Partners. Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners. Amman, Jordan. Interior view. | Photo by Nigel Young / Foster + Partners. The Queen Alia International Airport is a shaded oasis shaped by the desert’s rhythms, skillfully balancing form, function, and cultural heritage. Its unique identity is defined by a vast network of shallow concrete domes that hover above the terminal like billowing clouds. The domes’ form is, however, inspired by the sweeping curves of Bedouin tents and the organic shape of palm fronds. Functionally, they absorb heat during the day and release it at night, minimizing temperature fluctuations and enhancing the building’s passive climate control system. The domes at the edges cantilever beyond the glass façades. They provide the interior spaces with shade, allowing the airport to remain comfortable in the harsh Jordanian climate with minimal reliance on mechanical systems. The interior feels serene, with natural light filtering through petal-shaped gaps between domes. It also feels open yet structured by a modular grid of columns. The Queen Alia International Airport is an architectural reflection of its place and climate. Through its effective passive strategies and the minimalistic use of materials and textures, it offers travelers a moment of respite rooted in Jordan’s culture and climate. Headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie By Ferrier Marchetti Studio, Rouen, France Headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie by Ferrier Marchetti Studio. Rouen, France. Exterior view. | Photo by Luc Boegly. Headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie by Ferrier Marchetti Studio. Rouen, France. Interior views. | Photos by Luc Boegly. The Headquarters of the Métropole Rouen Normandie project is situated along the Seine River. Its orientation and shape are thoughtfully planned to optimize natural light, ventilation, and thermal comfort while ensuring a strong presence in the urban landscape. The building features a bioclimatic double-glazed building envelope designed not just to enclose but also to breathe, filter, and glow. The inner layer incorporates operable windows and shading devices, allowing occupants to control their environment naturally. The outer layer consists of metal-oxide-treated glass “scales” that give the building a colorful and iridescent appearance, much like fish scales. From the outside, the envelope reflects the changing light of the Seine and the sky. Inside, the effect creates a nuanced and unexpected chromatic shimmer. The Headquarters of the Métropole Rouen Normandie demonstrates that climate and light can serve as tools for sustainability and aesthetics, enhancing not just energy efficiency but also the experience of building occupants. Got a project that’s too wild for this world? Submit your conceptual works, images and ideas for global recognition and print publication in the 2025 Vision Awards, The Early Entry period is underway — start your entry today. The post Passive Form, Active Experience: Tectonics of Climate-Responsive Architecture appeared first on Journal.

As we get closer to the second half of the year, EA is likely getting ready to unveil its new line-up of sports games for 2025. Before the company could make any announcement, however, billbil-kun of Dealabs has reported that EA Sports title Madden NFL 26 will be hitting store shelves on August 14. Along with releasing the game on the same day as when the NFL Preseason for the year is scheduled to start, the report also mentions a Deluxe Edition of the game, which will offer players three days of advanced access. EA Play members will also get access to a trial that allows them to play Madden NFL 26 for 10 hours from August 11 onwards. According to the report, EA has an official announcement for NFL Madden 26 planned for some time this week. During this announcement, the company will also likely reveal whether or not the game will be making its way on to the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC releases. It is worth noting that all of these details would fall pretty well in line for the franchise, historically speaking. Last year’s Madden NFL 25, for instance, was also launched in August last year, featuring San Frrancisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey as its cover star. When it comes to bringing games to the Switch 2, EA has confirmed that both EA Sports FC, as well as Madden NFL will be jumping on to the new console at some point. In a statement earlier this month, the company had said that the Switch 2 versions of these titles will have all the features that the console can support. Offering feature parity between the home console versions of its sports game with the Nintendo platform version would be a big change for EA, considering its history of releasing stripped-down versions of its sports games on the original Switch. “We’ll share more details on the Madden NFL and FC experiences for Switch 2 at a later date, but our goal is always to deliver a consistent player experience across platforms as much as the hardware allows,” said the company in its statement. When it comes to features like cross-platform multiplayer, however, the company was a bit evasive, saying that the Switch 2 versions of its sports games will be “designed for the Switch 2.” If you’ve been looking forward to the next major release in the Madden NFL franchise, check out our review of Madden NFL 25 in the meantime.

To the surprise of perhaps no one, Bethesda Softworks and Virtuos have announced The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. It’s out now on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC for $49.99, with the Deluxe Edition retailing for $59.99. Check out the reveal trailer below and a more detailed deep dive outlining all the improvements. The remaster is developed from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5, with every asset remade. It features new dialogue lines, revamped combat, new lighting, and so much more in terms of improvements. Best of all, you can finally sprint with character locomotion redone from scratch. However, Virtuos retained everything that made the original unique (including the creepy dialogue, mini-games and more). If that wasn’t enough, it includes all DLC, including the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is also available on Game Pass for PC, consoles and cloud. Stay tuned for more details on the remaster.

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Scientists Say They’ve Discovered a New Color—an ‘Unprecedented’ Hue Only Ever Seen by Five People The color, dubbed olo, is described as an intensely saturated teal. Researchers say it might have applications in understanding color blindness Human perception of color is regulated by three types of cone cells in the eye. By artificially stimulating just one type with a laser, researchers and study participants experienced a new color they call "olo." Carlos Barquero via Getty Images Five people have experienced what scientists say is a brand-new color dubbed “olo,” thanks to an experiment that involved firing laser pulses into their eyes. The method allowed them to see a vibrant hue they described as a “blue-green of unprecedented saturation,” according to a new paper published in the journal Science Advances “It was jaw-dropping. It’s incredibly saturated,” says study co-author Ren Ng, an electrical engineer at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the participants who saw olo, to Ian Sample at the Guardian. “We predicted from the beginning that it would look like an unprecedented color signal, but we didn’t know what the brain would do with it.” Human retinas typically have three types of cone cells, which are what allow our eyes to detect various wavelengths of light. L cones detect long wavelengths, which we see as red. M cones detect medium wavelengths, which we see as green. And S cones pick up on short wavelengths, which we see as blue. If the middle-wavelength M cones are activated under natural conditions, either S or L cones will also be activated, since the cones overlap a little in the wavelengths they detect. So, the researchers wondered what would happen if only the M cone was stimulated. To do that, they used a device called Oz, which is equipped with a laser that can stimulate single cone cells. Five people—four male and one female—participated in the study, and three of them were on the research team. The other two participants were scientists at the University of Washington who didn’t know anything about the purpose of the experiment. First, the researchers mapped part of each participant’s retina to determine the position of each type of cone cell. Then, they stimulated just the M cones with the laser and asked them to describe what they saw. Ng tells BBC Radio 4 that olo is “more saturated than any color that you can see in the real world.” This teal represents the closest color to the newly described "olo," but scientists say the true hue can't be seen without their experimental laser setup. Screenshot, hexadecimal color #00ffcc “Let’s say you go around your whole life and you see only pink, baby pink, a pastel pink,” he adds. “And then one day you go to the office and someone’s wearing a shirt, and it’s the most intense baby pink you’ve ever seen, and they say it’s a new color and we call it red.” To make sure the participants were really seeing a new color, they also took a color-matching test. In one of the experiments, participants viewed olo beside an adjustable hue and were asked to match its shade to olo as closely as possible. The participants selected a teal color. Then, the research team asked them to turn a dial to adjust olo by adding or removing white light, until it matched the saturation of a teal. All participants desaturated olo by adding white light to bring it closer to the teal. “It’s a fascinating study, a truly groundbreaking advance in the ability to understand the photoreceptor mechanisms underlying color vision. The technical demands necessary to achieve this are enormous,” says Manuel Spitschan, a light researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics who was not involved in the study, toScientific American. “An open question is how this advance can be used.” Some researchers say the work could have medical applications. Andrew Stockman, a vision researcher at University College London, tells Carissa Wong at New Scientist Not everyone is convinced that olo is truly a new color, however. John Burbur, a vision researcher at the University of London, tells the Guardian that the work has “limited value.” “It is not a new color,” he says. “It’s a more saturated green that can only be produced in a subject with normal red-green chromatic mechanism when the only input comes from M cones.” Unfortunately, most people aren’t likely to experience olo for now. It can only be seen using the Oz laser technology in a scientific lab. “This is basic science,” Ng tells the Guardian. “We’re not going to see olo on any smartphone displays or any TVs any time soon. And this is very, very far beyond VR headset technology.” Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.

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