Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-in Camera
The UK company's new device uses artificial intelligence and a built-in camera to give real-time feedback on oral hygiene.
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LVMH and EBay Settle Litigation Over Fake Goods
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton and eBay Inc have settled a long-running court battle over the sale of counterfeit luxury goods on
LVMH and EBay Settle Litigation Over Fake Goods
PARIS, France — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton and eBay Inc have settled a long-running court battle over the sale of counterfeit luxury goods on
As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-commerce Crown Slips
SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room
As Giant U.S. IPO Nears, Alibaba's China E-commerce Crown Slips
SHANGHAI, China — Alibaba's dominance of online retail in China faces its biggest-ever challenge as the firm founded by Jack Ma in a one-room
Bits & Bytes | Apple Fashion, Adidas Wearables, RetailNext Raises $30M
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Fashion, Adidas Wearables, RetailNext Raises $30M
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Nike CEO Expects Football Sales to Keep Soaring
BERLIN, Germany — U.S. sportswear maker Nike Inc, battling Adidas AG to be the world's biggest soccer brand, expects kit sales to keep growing fast
Nike CEO Expects Football Sales to Keep Soaring
BERLIN, Germany — U.S. sportswear maker Nike Inc, battling Adidas AG to be the world's biggest soccer brand, expects kit sales to keep growing fast
Shoppers Save Time, Money With Customisation
NEW YORK, United States — Technology may finally be solving the thorny problem of buying clothing online - that you cannot try things on. Through
Shoppers Save Time, Money With Customisation
NEW YORK, United States — Technology may finally be solving the thorny problem of buying clothing online - that you cannot try things on. Through
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
In Japan, Urban Research Experiments with Virtual Changing Booths
So far, virtual changing rooms have been more of a toy than a true commercial tool. Urban Research could change that. JapanConsuming reports.
Apple Poaches Another Luxury Executive as iWatch Nears
PARIS, France — Apple has poached a senior executive from Swiss luxury watch brand Tag Heuer, which could be to help it with the launch of its iWatch
Apple Poaches Another Luxury Executive as iWatch Nears
PARIS, France — Apple has poached a senior executive from Swiss luxury watch brand Tag Heuer, which could be to help it with the launch of its iWatch
Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Bonobos Raises $55M, Rakuten's $100M Tech Fund, Wish App
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
American Apparel Control War Escalates as Charney Adds to Stake
NEW YORK, United States — Two weeks after an unceremonious ouster from American Apparel Inc., Dov Charney has a fighting chance of wresting back
American Apparel Control War Escalates as Charney Adds to Stake
NEW YORK, United States — Two weeks after an unceremonious ouster from American Apparel Inc., Dov Charney has a fighting chance of wresting back
For Alibaba, A Challenge Is To Turn Mobile Into Money
BEIJING, China — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd may have dominated online retail on personal computers, but is some way from
For Alibaba, A Challenge Is To Turn Mobile Into Money
BEIJING, China — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd may have dominated online retail on personal computers, but is some way from
In London, Front Row I/O Accelerates a New Crop of Fashion-Tech Start-ups
As the worlds of fashion and technology continue to collide in and around London's Silicon Roundabout, accelerator Front Row I/O is supporting a new crop of start-ups.
In London, Front Row I/O Accelerates a New Crop of Fashion-Tech Start-ups
As the worlds of fashion and technology continue to collide in and around London's Silicon Roundabout, accelerator Front Row I/O is supporting a new crop of start-ups.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Smartwatch, Jumia Taps African Diaspora, Tinker Tailor
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Apple Smartwatch, Jumia Taps African Diaspora, Tinker Tailor
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6 Million Over Copied Smartwatch Apps
The Swiss watchmaker initially sought about $170 million from the Korean technology giant for failing to prevent apps that mimicked its luxury brands on its smartwatch displays.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
AI Transparency Rule Shouldn’t Apply to Ads, EU Retail Group Says
Eurocommerce, whose members include H&M and Inditex, argued AI-generated ads should be exempt from a rule requiring disclosure of AI use.
Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.