A man went to the Apple Store to pick up a new MacBook Pro that he had purchased, only to find that someone else had impersonated him and grabbed it. The same thing, it turned out, had happened to someone else at a nearby Apple Store.The Apple Store in Glendale, Calif. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider, feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A victim of childhood sexual abuse is suing Apple over its 2022 dropping of a previously-announced plan to scan images stored in iCloud for child sexual abuse material.Apple has retained nudity detection in images, but dropped some CSAM protection features in 2022.Apple originally introduced a plan in late 2021 to protect users from child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by scanning uploaded images on-device using a hashtag system. It would also warn users before sending or receiving photos with algorithically-detected nudity.The nudity-detection feature, called Communication Safety, is still in place today. However, Apple dropped its plan for CSAM detection after backlash from privacy experts, child safety groups, and governments. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Sierra Drive House, designed by Colega Architects in Beverly Hills, California, USA, is a luxurious composition of terraces and expansive views out over a serene gardenhttps://www.e-architect.com/california/sierra-drive-house-beverly-hills-california#housedesign #architects #beverlyhills #california #architectureThe Sierra Drive House, designed by Colega Architects in Beverly Hills, California, is a luxurious composition of terraces and expansive views

When Nathan Fell Architecture designed the Camelback House in New Orleans, he modernised the vernacular duplex housing typology of the areahttps://www.e-architect.com/neworleans/camelback-house-new-orleans-louisiana#architecture #design #housedesign #neworleans #LouisianaWhen Nathan Fell Architecture designed the Camelback House in New Orleans, he modernised the vernacular duplex housing typology of the area

This isnt your typical retail store. CASETiFYs new flagship, designed by Crosby Studios, in Seoul combines art, technology, and self-expression across five stories of interactive installations. Dive into the vibrant world of CASETiFYfrom sci-fi vibes on the travel floor to Instagram-worthy moments on the rooftop. #CASETiFY #CrosbyStudios #Architecturehttps://bit.ly/3Oe8EtpThe five-story creative hub mixes art, technology and self-expression.

The Intuit Dome isnt just the Clippers new homeits a sustainability icon! Its grid shell is a marvel of design, inspired by a basketball net, using 100% outdoor air and glowing with LED magic. Learn more about its groundbreaking features here https://bit.ly/3Of9h5JThe Intuit Dome is one of the sporting worlds most sustainable facilities, thanks in large part to its translucent, breathable shell.

With the official opening of Expo 2025 Osaka just over five months away, organizers have shared a dramatic aerial video of its finally illuminated ring structure.The wooden Grand Ring structure designed by Sou Fujimoto is equal to 1,969 feet (600 meters) in diameter, serving as the main circulatory route for the event and its participants from 161 different countries/regions. Festivities kick off on April 13th, 2025 and will end on October 13th.More details about the structure are here.Image from Expo 2025 Osaka via YoutubeImage from Expo 2025 Osaka via Youtube

The newDodge Momentum Index (DMI) for the month of November decreased by 2.3% to a new score of 191.5 from the revised October reading of 196.0. Over the month, commercial planning was down 4.6% while institutional planning improved by 2.5%.The November DMI is 12% higher than year-ago levels. The commercial segment was up 13% from November 2023, while the institutional segment was up 8% over the same period.The DCN also shares: "The influence of data centers on the DMI this year has been substantial. If we remove all data center projects in 2023 and 2024, commercial planning would be down 6% from year-ago levels, and the entire DMI would be down 1%."Sarah Martin, the associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network, stated: "Throughout 2024, weve seen robust growth in nonresidential planning activity but labor shortages and high construction costs have prevented those projects from moving through the planning process at a normal pace. The current backlog may...

Kengo Kuma & Associates wraps a Paris housing complex with ridged chestnut panelsIn Paris, Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA) has designed a wood-clad housing complex for REI Habitat, a climate-conscious French developer that specializes in timber and low-carbon construction.

Out of the 51 winners from 2024s Best of Design Awards, the jury voted near unanimously for this years top dog. Impact, rigor, sustainability, and use were all considering factors for the winner, as well as the finalists that were in the running.AN's jury sat down to review all winners of 2024's Best of Design Awards, and from this list, chose the project that truly excels above all.