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Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
Google Says Android Watches to be Available Later This Year
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google Inc said on Tuesday that smartwatches based on its Android mobile software will be available later this year,
‘Candy Crush’ Investor Index Said Raising 350 Million Euro Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Index Ventures, a backer of "Candy Crush Saga" maker King Digital Entertainment Plc, is planning to raise 350 million
‘Candy Crush’ Investor Index Said Raising 350 Million Euro Fund
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Index Ventures, a backer of "Candy Crush Saga" maker King Digital Entertainment Plc, is planning to raise 350 million
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
Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
China's Central Bank Halts Tencent, Alibaba Mobile Payment Process
HONG KONG, China — China's central bank demanded on Friday that payments made by scanning a bar code with mobile devices be halted, hitting the
China's Central Bank Halts Tencent, Alibaba Mobile Payment Process
HONG KONG, China — China's central bank demanded on Friday that payments made by scanning a bar code with mobile devices be halted, hitting the
Google Hunts for Space in New York’s Soho for First Retail Store
NEW YORK, United States — Google Inc. has been prowling Manhattan's Soho neighbourhood in search of a location for its first stand-alone retail
Google Hunts for Space in New York’s Soho for First Retail Store
NEW YORK, United States — Google Inc. has been prowling Manhattan's Soho neighbourhood in search of a location for its first stand-alone retail
Alibaba Close to Deciding on New York as IPO Venue
NEW YORK , United States — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding is "95 percent certain" to choose New York as the venue for its initial
Alibaba Close to Deciding on New York as IPO Venue
NEW YORK , United States — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding is "95 percent certain" to choose New York as the venue for its initial
Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season, a wide diversity of fashion films provided evidence that the genre has matured.
Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season, a wide diversity of fashion films provided evidence that the genre has matured.
In Milan, Exhibition Aims to Convert Fashion Faithful to New Digital Gospel
In a former Renaissance church, rigged with high-definition screens, infrared sensors and motion-tracking technology, art director Remi Paringaux is challenging the norms of fashion communication.
In Milan, Exhibition Aims to Convert Fashion Faithful to New Digital Gospel
In a former Renaissance church, rigged with high-definition screens, infrared sensors and motion-tracking technology, art director Remi Paringaux is challenging the norms of fashion communication.
Vipshop’s 2,462 Percent Rally Proving T.J. Maxx Model
NEW YORK, United States — The rally in Vipshop Holdings Ltd. is showing few signs of abating 19 months after it began.
Vipshop’s 2,462 Percent Rally Proving T.J. Maxx Model
NEW YORK, United States — The rally in Vipshop Holdings Ltd. is showing few signs of abating 19 months after it began.
Tencent Agrees to Buy 15 Percent Stake in JD.Com for $214.7 Million
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd., Asia's largest Internet company, agreed to buy a 15 percent stake in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com for
Tencent Agrees to Buy 15 Percent Stake in JD.Com for $214.7 Million
HONG KONG, China — Tencent Holdings Ltd., Asia's largest Internet company, agreed to buy a 15 percent stake in Chinese e-commerce company JD.com for
Boohoo.com Valued at £560 Million in London Listing
LONDON, United Kingdom — British online fashion retailer boohoo.com will list on London's AIM market next week with a market capitalization of 560
Boohoo.com Valued at £560 Million in London Listing
LONDON, United Kingdom — British online fashion retailer boohoo.com will list on London's AIM market next week with a market capitalization of 560
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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.