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Analysis and advice on how technology is disrupting fashion and creating new opportunities.

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.


Facebook Adds Snapchat-Like Camera Filters to Instagram

Facebook has been amping up its camera tool to take on Snapchat's features such as disappearing messages and face-tracking filters, which are hugely popular among its teenage and millennial users.

Facebook Adds Snapchat-Like Camera Filters to Instagram

Facebook has been amping up its camera tool to take on Snapchat's features such as disappearing messages and face-tracking filters, which are hugely popular among its teenage and millennial users.


The Sewbots Are Coming!

An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?

The Sewbots Are Coming!

An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?


Brooks Brothers Discloses Payment Card Data Breach

The company said an unauthorised individual installed malicious software designed to capture card information on some of its payment processing systems.

Brooks Brothers Discloses Payment Card Data Breach

The company said an unauthorised individual installed malicious software designed to capture card information on some of its payment processing systems.


Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall

After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Dismisses Growth Shortfall

After reporting revenue and user growth that missed estimates, Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel spoke as if the quarter was a success deflecting questions and concerns by explaining that people may just not understand the value of his platform yet.


European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce

Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.

European Union to Launch Competition Probes in E-Commerce

Further investigations in the e-commerce sector would be launched by the European Commission after it discovered business practices that restrict competition.


Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?

This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.

Bits & Bytes | Using Tech to Spot Luxury Fakes, Do Beauty Apps Drive Sales?

This week, portable scanning devices are exposing counterfeit luxury goods, while virtual makeover technology helps bolster makeup sales.


Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?

In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?

Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?

In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?


Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail

This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.

Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Fashion-Forward Echo Look, AR Versus VR in Retail

This week, Amazon introduces a new incarnation of its Alexa voice assistant aimed at fashion lovers, while AR and VR prove useful to retailers in very distinct ways.


Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.

Not Sure What to Wear? Amazon Can Help

Amazon has unveiled a voice-controlled camera, the Echo Look, and an app that recommends which of two outfits is best, using fashion specialists' advice and algorithms that check for the latest trends.


How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?

This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.

How Google Ads Drive Sales, In-Home Delivery to Revolutionise E-Commerce?

This week, Google’s expanding array of ad formats is a prime driver of profits, while smart-lock maker August tries to jumpstart the e-commerce industry with a unique home-delivery model.


Shopify Launches New Wireless Card Reader

The rates charged will be about 2.4 percent per swipe, and the device will compete with the likes of Square Inc's card reader, which costs merchants at least 2.75 percent per swipe.

Shopify Launches New Wireless Card Reader

The rates charged will be about 2.4 percent per swipe, and the device will compete with the likes of Square Inc's card reader, which costs merchants at least 2.75 percent per swipe.