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.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

LVMH's Tag Heuer has become the first Swiss watchmaker to offer a "smartwatch" to customers, as it seeks to tap a growing market for wearable devices amid flagging sales of traditional watches.

LVMH's Tag Heuer has become the first Swiss watchmaker to offer a "smartwatch" to customers, as it seeks to tap a growing market for wearable devices amid flagging sales of traditional watches.

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Fashion and luxury goods companies are hiring chief digital officers in a bid to integrate digital thinking into core business strategy.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

China has been trying to shake off a notoriety for pirated and counterfeit goods, long a major headache for global brands targeting the Chinese market.

China has been trying to shake off a notoriety for pirated and counterfeit goods, long a major headache for global brands targeting the Chinese market.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

MasterCard is pairing with fashion designer Adam Selman and others in a program aimed at making an array of consumer products double as mobile payment devices.

MasterCard is pairing with fashion designer Adam Selman and others in a program aimed at making an array of consumer products double as mobile payment devices.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

President Joko Widodo is keen to attract much-needed foreign investment to kickstart Southeast Asia's largest economy, which has been growing at its slowest pace in six years.

President Joko Widodo is keen to attract much-needed foreign investment to kickstart Southeast Asia's largest economy, which has been growing at its slowest pace in six years.

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

Amazon.com Inc did not violate the trademarks of a high-end watchmaker by offering alternative brands with similar styles in its search results, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.

Adidas aims to open its first fully automated shoe factory in Germany next year, part of an effort to bring manufacturing back closer to its consumers in more affluent countries.

Adidas aims to open its first fully automated shoe factory in Germany next year, part of an effort to bring manufacturing back closer to its consumers in more affluent countries.

Swiss watch exports had their biggest quarterly decline since 2009, as the industry struggles with the strong franc and concern that competition from Apple Inc.’s smartwatch may be denting demand for low-end timepieces.

Swiss watch exports had their biggest quarterly decline since 2009, as the industry struggles with the strong franc and concern that competition from Apple Inc.’s smartwatch may be denting demand for low-end timepieces.
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.
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.
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
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.
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.
Eurocommerce, whose members include H&M and Inditex, argued AI-generated ads should be exempt from a rule requiring disclosure of AI use.
The companies are collaborating with eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
The AI-powered styling and shopping app raised a $5.5 million Series A as it looks to expand.