The Apple Vision Pro is often referred to as a "flop" in media reports, but by the end of 2024, it will have sold around 500,000 units.Apple Vision Pro features stunning immersive environments and content.For context, that Wall Street estimate matches almost exactly the money Apple made from the iPhone in 2008, its first full calendar year of sales. While 500,000 units seems small compared to current iPhone or Mac sales, it's impressive for a first, albeit expensive, foray into VR.In terms of gross revenue, the Apple Vision Pro is projected to bring in as much in its first 11 months as the proposed cost of a new state-of-the-art sports stadium currently being built in Las Vegas. For its first five months, the Apple Vision Pro was only available to purchase in the US. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A new report claims Apple has approached Sony in an effort to bring handheld game controller support and presumably more games to the Apple Vision Pro.VR hand controller support could revitalize the software market for the Apple Vision Pro.Bloomberg reports that a future update to visionOS will bring support for third-party hand controllers, including Sony's PlayStation VR2 controllers. Apple has also reached out to third-party developers in an effort to bring more games to the Apple Vision Pro, with support for controllers as an inducement.Traditional game controllers used with the Xbox and PlayStation are currently supported in the Apple Vision Pro, but only for Apple Arcade games. Bringing support for VR controllers, and encouraging developers to support more VR games for the platform, would likely increase sales of Apple's headset. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Studio RHE designed Third Space Moorgate, London. This state-of-the-art fitness facility is a testament to luxury and high-tech design, reflecting a blend of functionality and innovationhttps://www.e-architect.com/london/third-space-moorgate-london-gym#Moorgate #london #fitnessfacility #LuxuryGym #architectureStudio RHE has been selected as the 2024 FRAME Awards Winner of the Year in the Spatial Category for their project Third Space Moorgate

The AUKA Inn, designed by FGMF Architects in Bahia, Brazil, is a graceful proposal for a luxury hotelhttps://www.e-architect.com/brazil/auka-inn-bahia-northeast-brazil-development#architects #brazil #luxuryhotel #tropicalisland #architectureThe AUKA Inn, designed by FGMF Architects in Bahia, Brazil, is a graceful proposal for a luxury resort, focused on the meditative experience

Redefining Skylines with Innovation Gregg Pasquarelli, founding principal of SHoP Architects, is the visionary behind skyline icons like 111 West 57th Street and The Brooklyn Tower. From blending historical architecture with modern design to pioneering the use of advanced technology, Pasquarelli is reshaping the urban landscape.Discover his fearless approach to design, his philosophy on collaboration, and the groundbreaking technologies driving SHoP's success.Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Zk0dBJ#Architecture #Innovation #UrbanDesign #SkylineRedefinition #SHoPArchitectsFrom New Yorks most iconic supertalls to cutting-edge global projects, the SHoP Architects co-founder shares his fearless approach to design, technology, and the future of urban living.

Discover "Handshake Urbanism" a blend of heritage and renewal reshaping Nantou, Shenzhen. See how design balances tradition and growth. #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #Architecture #CommunitySpaces https://bit.ly/3CxNN1FAn innovative approach to urban revitalization brings life to Shenzhens historic Nantou neighborhood but as creativity and capital flow in, so do concerns about gentrification.

The first purpose-built home of the New York City FC MLS franchise has broken ground in Willets Point, Queens. The $3 billion project is being led by HOK, which was one of the top 300 performing firms globally last year thanks to its lucrative sports portfolio.It yields a 25,000-seat stadium (also MLSs first all-electric design) with a 35,000-square-foot public space that can be operated on non-match days. The plan also includes a 2,500-unit affordable housing component, a 250-room hotel, and 650-seat public school. HOK has said previously they expect the stadium's construction to be completed in time for the 2027 season.

Kr Architecture has announced the start of construction for the new Centre des Cultures et Spiritualits Ews (CCSE) in Togo. The project helps preserve the culture of the local Ewe people and uses endemic red laterite brick as its primary building material.Kr said: "I am very happy to contribute to this important project, and to be able to support this initiative of giving a space to express and preserve identity. It is a joy to see how ideas and techniques embedded within my work have now become 'salonfhig' and widely accepted by people building on the continent. The centre will demonstrate how architecture can be a catalyst for communities to celebrate their cultures."The firm expects the project to be completed in early 2026.Image: Kr ArchitectureImage: Kr ArchitectureImage: Kr Architecture

HGA and Prospect Studio have finished Jackson Hole History Museum. The museum, focused on the history of the region, has timber columns, wood siding, and an economical material palette, reducing its carbon footprint.A short walk from Jackson Town Square, HGA and Prospect Studio, a local office, recently finished a new museum at 175 East Broadway Avenue that tells Jackson Holes story. Jackson Hole History Museum has timber columns, wood siding, and an economical material palette, reducing its carbon footprint...

Treat yo' self. In the age of heightened political anxiety, the never-ending search for a work-life balance, and wellness kicks, Pantone seems to have identified a color trend that captures this spirit: Mocha Mousse.In its 2025 Color of the Year Pantone seems to have identified a color trend that seeps with indulgence: Mocha Mousse.