The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now. The good news is that, according to reports from reliable sources, Apple seems to have finally embraced the home as an area of growth, and a bunch of new Apple-designed home products are on the way.

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Now, Apple is going in another new direction with Apple Miami Worldcenter, a brand-new “naturally inspiring” store that focuses on blending in with the environment. While the new store opened today in downtown Miami, Apple gave us a teaser of it earlier this week, describing it as one of the most environmentally friendly stores it’s ever opened:

MacBook Pros are on display inside the new Apple Miami Worldcenter store during a media preview on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in downtown Miami, Fla. Apple is set to open its newest store in downtown Miami on Friday, featuring a dedicated pickup area and a biophilic garden. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

Apple stock lifted following guidance for the current quarter after the company reported a drop in ​iPhone and China sales. Overall revenue grew 4%.

The Miami Worldcenter store is built using regionally sourced timber and other low-carbon materials. The store uses 100 percent renewable energy and is carbon neutral. Mother Nature would approve. The video below shows an aerial view of the store grounds and its roof garden.

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