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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Mobile Internet Shakes Up Stodgy China Industries
BEIJING, China — Alibaba, the e-commerce giant planning a blockbuster share sale in the U.S., shook up China's vast but sleepy retailing industry by
Mobile Internet Shakes Up Stodgy China Industries
BEIJING, China — Alibaba, the e-commerce giant planning a blockbuster share sale in the U.S., shook up China's vast but sleepy retailing industry by
Jack Ma's Dealings Raise Red Flags at Alibaba
BEIJING, China — Part-way through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's long-awaited IPO prospectus was a subtle, but striking, warning: investors should know
Jack Ma's Dealings Raise Red Flags at Alibaba
BEIJING, China — Part-way through Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's long-awaited IPO prospectus was a subtle, but striking, warning: investors should know
Apple Grants New Retail Chief Ahrendts Stock Worth $68.1 Million
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Apple Inc. has awarded its new retail chief Angela Ahrendts stock compensation potentially worth about $68 million,
Apple Grants New Retail Chief Ahrendts Stock Worth $68.1 Million
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Apple Inc. has awarded its new retail chief Angela Ahrendts stock compensation potentially worth about $68 million,
Rebooting Elle
Before “Elle 360,” the British edition of the popular women’s style bible was digitally deficient. Now, Elle resembles a tech start-up more than a traditional fashion magazine.
Rebooting Elle
Before “Elle 360,” the British edition of the popular women’s style bible was digitally deficient. Now, Elle resembles a tech start-up more than a traditional fashion magazine.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Raises $66M, Apple Wearables, Style Upstarts
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Raises $66M, Apple Wearables, Style Upstarts
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
EBay’s Repatriated Cash Opens Doors to Buy Square to Stripe
SAN JOSE, United States — EBay Inc.'s move to bring home part of its international cash hoard opens the door for it to do multibillion-dollar
EBay’s Repatriated Cash Opens Doors to Buy Square to Stripe
SAN JOSE, United States — EBay Inc.'s move to bring home part of its international cash hoard opens the door for it to do multibillion-dollar
Alibaba in Talks to Buy Back Stake in Alipay Unit
HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Holdings Inc is in talks with major shareholders to reclaim a stake in fast-growing online-payments affiliate Alipay, The
Alibaba in Talks to Buy Back Stake in Alipay Unit
HONG KONG, China — Alibaba Holdings Inc is in talks with major shareholders to reclaim a stake in fast-growing online-payments affiliate Alipay, The
Instagram's Start-Up Secrets
What can fashion-tech companies learn from Instagram’s success? Co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom shares his start-up secrets.
Instagram's Start-Up Secrets
What can fashion-tech companies learn from Instagram’s success? Co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom shares his start-up secrets.
Tencent Leads Internet Retreat on Concern Shares are Overvalued
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd. fell to a three-month low in Hong Kong amid growing concern that Internet companies are overvalued.
Tencent Leads Internet Retreat on Concern Shares are Overvalued
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd. fell to a three-month low in Hong Kong amid growing concern that Internet companies are overvalued.
EBay Forecasts Sales That May Miss Estimates Amid Amazon Rivalry
SAN JOSE, United States — EBay Inc. may have fended off an attack from activist shareholder Carl Icahn, yet jump-starting sales growth may be a
EBay Forecasts Sales That May Miss Estimates Amid Amazon Rivalry
SAN JOSE, United States — EBay Inc. may have fended off an attack from activist shareholder Carl Icahn, yet jump-starting sales growth may be a
Alibaba Leads $1.22 Billion Stake in Video Site Youku Tudou
BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and founder Jack Ma ’s Yunfeng Capital agreed to buy a $1.22 billion stake in video website Youku Tudou
Alibaba Leads $1.22 Billion Stake in Video Site Youku Tudou
BEIJING, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and founder Jack Ma ’s Yunfeng Capital agreed to buy a $1.22 billion stake in video website Youku Tudou
Bits & Bytes | Nike Exits Wearables Hardware, eBay Rising, SecretSales Raises £4.5M
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Nike Exits Wearables Hardware, eBay Rising, SecretSales Raises £4.5M
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.