OOF magazine, London
London – Published by art journalist Eddy Frankel and gallery director Justin Hammond, OFF is a new biannual print magazine that looks at the intersection between art and sport. Exploring football-related art, from 16th-century Dutch painting to contemporary video installations, the first issue includes a feature examining contemporary artist Chris Ofili’s obsession with footballer Mario Balotelli.
Echoing the need for a multifaceted approach to sports media, as exemplified by Caricom magazine, OOF adds a new voice to the conversation that diverges from mainstream football journalism. ‘Every day, football does with ease what art constantly tries to do: it makes people feel,’ says co-founder Frankel. ‘And because it plays such an important part in the everyday lives of so many people in the world, it has been a recurring topic in fine art for centuries.’
Barcelona – Through machine learning, cloud computing and sensor technology, the Livin Shower creates a bespoke shower experience. The fixture, which can be easily added to bathrooms using household tools, offers 10 custom profiles, allowing individuals to save their preferred temperature and favourite music.
Livin uses a temperature-control algorithm to reach the specified temperature in minimal time, auto-pausing the water stream once the temperature reaches the target temperature until the user walks in to save water.
The system’s one-click button lets users pause and resume their shower while retaining the water at the optimum temperature, while an accompanying app monitors temperature and water usage to inspire greater vigilance. As we have already seen in Connected Kitchens, the Internet of Things is entering new spaces in the home, now extending into the bathroom.
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