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Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare

This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.

Bits & Bytes | Facebook Under FTC Investigation, Human Microchipping for Skincare

This week, demands grow for Facebook to explain its privacy policies, while human microchips may signal the future for the beauty industry.


Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business

Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.

Op-Ed | Blockchains Could Upend the Fashion Business

Blockchain will revolutionise the industry in the next 10 years, but a number of systems have to be built to support it, argues Charles Beckwith.


Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.

Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.


Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.

Bits & Bytes | JD.com Counterfeit Scandal, Zara Launches AR App

This week, e-commerce company JD.com is accused of selling counterfeit products, while Zara launches an augmented reality app to lure millennials.


Will AI Kill Creativity?

Algorithms and human intuition can work together, say experts at SXSW.

Will AI Kill Creativity?

Algorithms and human intuition can work together, say experts at SXSW.


Zara to Lure Millennials with Augmented Reality Displays

The world's biggest clothing retailer is introducing augmented reality to Zara window displays from April.

Zara to Lure Millennials with Augmented Reality Displays

The world's biggest clothing retailer is introducing augmented reality to Zara window displays from April.


Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent

This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.

Bits & Bytes | Online Luxury Market to Triple by 2025, Stitch Fix Shares Fall 6 Percent

This week, online sales of personal luxury goods are set to reach $90 million, while Stitch Fix shares fall after posting second-quarter results.


Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables

This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.

Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables

This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.


Bits & Bytes | Dolce & Gabbana Sends Drones Down the Runway, JD.com's Blockchain Accelerator

This week, Dolce & Gabbana uses drones instead of models at Milan Fashion Week, while JD.com launches accelerator for blockchain start-ups.

Bits & Bytes | Dolce & Gabbana Sends Drones Down the Runway, JD.com's Blockchain Accelerator

This week, Dolce & Gabbana uses drones instead of models at Milan Fashion Week, while JD.com launches accelerator for blockchain start-ups.


Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel

This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.

Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel

This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.


Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques

The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.

Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques

The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.


Burberry Teams up with Farfetch in Online Push

Burberry will work closely with Farfetch to expand its distribution globally, giving the British brand access to over 150 countries.

Burberry Teams up with Farfetch in Online Push

Burberry will work closely with Farfetch to expand its distribution globally, giving the British brand access to over 150 countries.