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.
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India's Flipkart Rejigs Top Management Ahead of Possible IPO
India's biggest e-commerce company Flipkart's chief executive and co-founder, Sachin Bansal, will step down and be succeeded by its other co-founder Binny Bansal, in a move viewed by some as a step towards a stock market listing.
India's Flipkart Rejigs Top Management Ahead of Possible IPO
India's biggest e-commerce company Flipkart's chief executive and co-founder, Sachin Bansal, will step down and be succeeded by its other co-founder Binny Bansal, in a move viewed by some as a step towards a stock market listing.
What Fashion Needs to Know About Cybersecurity
As cyber attacks become more frequent and more severe, how can fashion businesses protect themselves and their customers?
What Fashion Needs to Know About Cybersecurity
As cyber attacks become more frequent and more severe, how can fashion businesses protect themselves and their customers?
Bits & Bytes | Gilt Groupe Sold for $250m, Wearables at CES, Under Armour Gadgets
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Gilt Groupe Sold for $250m, Wearables at CES, Under Armour Gadgets
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
L’Oreal Unveils Smart Skincare Patch at CES
L’Oreal introduced a skin patch on Wednesday designed to monitor ultraviolet exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.
L’Oreal Unveils Smart Skincare Patch at CES
L’Oreal introduced a skin patch on Wednesday designed to monitor ultraviolet exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.
Fitbit Plummets as Competition in Fitness Devices Heats Up
Fitbit Inc. fell to its lowest price since its initial public offering after introducing a new smartwatch, while companies such as Fossil Group and Under Armour Inc. debuted fitness devices at the International Consumer Electronics Show.
Fitbit Plummets as Competition in Fitness Devices Heats Up
Fitbit Inc. fell to its lowest price since its initial public offering after introducing a new smartwatch, while companies such as Fossil Group and Under Armour Inc. debuted fitness devices at the International Consumer Electronics Show.
Fitbit Takes On the Apple Watch With the Blaze
The fitness tracking leader goes for a full-on, fashionable smartwatch.
Fitbit Takes On the Apple Watch With the Blaze
The fitness tracking leader goes for a full-on, fashionable smartwatch.
The Misfit Ray Is a Well-Designed Wearable and a New Step for Fossil
New management isn't changing the wearable maker's philosophy.
The Misfit Ray Is a Well-Designed Wearable and a New Step for Fossil
New management isn't changing the wearable maker's philosophy.
India's Flipkart Denies Media Report of Accel Selling $100 Million Stake
Flipkart denied a newspaper report that said venture capital firm Accel Partners had sold a small stake in India's biggest online marketplace to Qatar Investment Authority for $100 million.
India's Flipkart Denies Media Report of Accel Selling $100 Million Stake
Flipkart denied a newspaper report that said venture capital firm Accel Partners had sold a small stake in India's biggest online marketplace to Qatar Investment Authority for $100 million.
Bits & Bytes | Gilt Nears Deal, Subscription Start-Ups, Matchesfashion.com's Growth
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Gilt Nears Deal, Subscription Start-Ups, Matchesfashion.com's Growth
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending
Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.
Amazon Is Capturing Bigger Slice of US Online Holiday Spending
Amazon.com Inc. is increasing its share of US online spending during the holiday season, even as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other rivals seek to attract consumers with promotional sales and free deliveries.
Bits & Bytes | Swatch Stockpiles Patents, Adidas Robots, Refinery29 Expands
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Swatch Stockpiles Patents, Adidas Robots, Refinery29 Expands
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents
Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.
Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents
Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Exclusive: Vêtir Valued at $150 Million in New Funding Round
The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.