The Dress Capable Of Animated Shape Shifting

Oct 13 2023

At the Adobe MAX 2023 event, Adobe introduced “Project Primrose,” an innovative dress capable of animated, shape-shifting, and interactive designs.

Led by Christine Dierk, the presentation showcased the dress’s ability to continuously change patterns and respond to the wearer’s movements. The concept behind Project Primrose is to create a wearable, adaptable garment using non-emissive textiles, allowing designers to project their creations onto it like a canvas.

This is achieved through Adobe tools like Firefly, After Effects, Stock, and Illustrator.

The technology holds potential beyond fashion, hinting at applications in industries like furniture. It opens up possibilities for designers to experiment with various styles and even download the latest designs from their favorite creators. Prior research by Dierk’s team in 2022 laid the groundwork for reflective light-diffuser modules for non-emissive flexible displays.

Project Primrose is not only responsive to external triggers but also versatile in its applications. It can serve as an interactive canvas for new designs, a low-power billboard for text-based ads, or be shaped and diffused dynamically to suit different needs. While initially explored for fabrics like handbags, the introduction of the interactive dress suggests broader influences on creative industries in the future.

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Fines For Depositing Waste In The Wrong Bags As Of October 15th

Oct 13 2023

From Sunday 15th October, individuals and businesses caught depositing waste in the wrong waste bags will be liable to fines of up to €150, as the six-month educational period on the new mandatory waste separation regulations ends this week.

In the coming weeks, ERA officials and other enforcement officers will be continuing inspections across Malta and Gozo, to ensure that households and businesses are separating waste properly in the three waste bags specified by law – the white bag for organic waste, the grey or green bag for recyclable waste and the black bag strictly for other waste.

Enforcement officers are authorized by law to check bags taken out for collection by households and businesses, and to issue warnings and fines when waste items are found in the wrong bag:

Households:

1st Offence – Official Warning

2nd Offence – €25

3rd Offence – €50

Businesses:

1st Offence – Official Warning

2nd Offence – €75

3rd Offence – €150

From July 2024 transparent black bags will become mandatory instead of the current black bags for municipal waste collection, making it easier for enforcement officials to check the content of bags without opening them.

Meanwhile, separate fines of €150 continue to apply for persons taking out waste bags on the wrong day. In January, regional councils launched a new municipal waste collection schedule for all localities. Organic waste bags are collected on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while black bags are collected on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Grey or green bags for recyclable materials are collected every Thursday. Glass is collected on the first and third Friday of the month.

Mandatory waste separation regulations were introduced in Malta last April, as ERA launched a six-month educational campaign to help the public gradually adapt to this new waste management system. During the last six months, ERA enforcement officers conducted more than 2600 inspections in different localities to ascertain compliance with national waste schedule and educate on waste separation.

ERA encourages everyone to properly separate waste, to contribute to a more sustainable future and avoid the consequences of non-compliance. By properly separating waste, households, businesses, government entities and other organisations can help increase the sustainable management of waste, to be recycled or processed to generate clean energy, while reducing the negative impacts of landfilling on the environment.

Through the Long-Term Waste Management Plan 2021-2030, Malta is working to reduce landfilling to 10% of total municipal waste by 2035.

For more information, visit wastecollection.mt, the online waste separation and collection guide available in ten different languages.

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Roberta Metsola & Ursula Von Der Leyen To Visit Israel

Oct 13 2023

The European Parliament has announced that European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen will be visiting Israel as the conflict intensifies.

On Friday, @Europarl_EN President @RobertaMetsola and @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen will visit #Israel to express solidarity with the victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks, and meet with Israeli leadership.

The visit programme will be announced later.

— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) October 12, 2023

The Parliament president is expected to express solidarity with the victims and to call on Hamas to release those they’ve kidnapped.

She is also expected to highlight the need to establish humanitarian corridors and safeguard critical civilian infrastructure in Gaza.

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Netflix To Open Stores With Show Merch & Games In 2025

Oct 13 2023

Netflix, once known for mailing DVDs, is now venturing into brick-and-mortar retail with “Netflix House” stores.

These locations will sell merchandise from popular Netflix shows, offering fans a chance to get items like themed coffee mugs. In addition to shopping, Netflix House will provide dining experiences and curated live events.

The inaugural stores will feature an obstacle course inspired by the hit series “Squid Game,” even though this may diverge from the show’s original satirical intent.

The stores will feature rotating art installations based on beloved shows, and serve cuisine and drinks featured in the streamer’s unscripted food reality programs, ranging from casual to high-end dining.

The first two US locations are slated to open in 2025, with plans for more global outlets later on. Netflix aims to elevate customer immersion in the worlds of its movies and shows.

While Netflix has previously experimented with pop-up experiences for specific shows, Netflix House will encompass the entirety of its content library. Details regarding menus, locations, and other specifics are still being finalized for the venture, which is set to launch in over a year.

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