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The 8 worst technology flops of 2025
We like to think there’s a lesson in every technological misadventure. But when technology becomes dependent on power, sometimes the…
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China is exploiting US-funded research on nuclear technology
China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to…
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent, Tokyo Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and…
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New Platform Aims to Streamline Model Booking Process in the Frenetic Age of AI
CHANGE MAKERS: Any brand or mega-retailer that regularly books models for commercial and social media shoots knows what a mass of…
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JD.com’s supply-chain technology unit seeks up to HK$3.3 billion in Hong Kong IPO
JD.com’s supply-chain technology unit has started taking investor orders for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that may raise as…
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Creative Technology interim CEO and executive chairman Tan Jok Tin to step down in Jan 2026
Tan has been in the interim role since July, when Freddy Sim stepped down as chief for health reasons Creative Technology on Friday (Nov…
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A Holiday Gift Guide: The Newest, Strangest Gadgets and Apps
We are entering a Surrealist phase of personal technology. Any device you might imagine can be found online courtesy of an obscure Chinese…
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10 of Your Favorite Beauty Execs Share What They Last Asked ChatGPT
For the November issue of Beauty Inc Magazine, WWD asked 10 beauty executives — from brand presidents to marketers to bankers — what they…
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China's investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told
China has financed tens of billions of pounds' worth of investment in UK businesses and projects this century, some of which gave it…
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EXCLUSIVE: Digital Platform Beauty Rep Launches to Streamline Medical Aesthetics Business
Beauty Rep is on a mission to streamline medical aesthetics. The digital platform launches Monday to offer a one-stop shop for providers…
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AWS on Future-proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AI
The holiday season is make or break time, as the last two months of the year account for around 19 percent of annual sales for retailers…
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Agentic AI isn’t always the answer
When it comes to agentic artificial intelligence, the fear of missing out factor is clear. Organizations are plopping down agents, in…
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Meet Peri, the Latest Wearable Wellness Device Decoding Perimenopause
Peri is on a mission to diagnose and treat perimenopause. Peri launches Tuesday direct-to-consumer with its wearable wellness device,…
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Tapestry and Google Merge Data, Tech and Creativity to Drive Consumer-centric Growth
In a conversation presented by Google, Kevin Fried, managing director of retail at Google, and Sandeep Seth, president of international…
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Intel Helps Monse Tell a Larger Story With AI
“Monse’s rebirthing and expanding itself, thanks to Intel.” That’s how the fashion company’s co-creative director Fernando Garcia…
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Leading AI company to ban kids from long chats with its bots amid growing concern about the technology
Character.AI, a platform for creating and chatting with artificial intelligence chatbots, plans to start blocking minors from having…
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Remote work is shaped by geopolitics, not technology
Once upon a time, the big idea was simple—work from anywhere! Thanks to technological advances, you didn’t need to be tethered to your…
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Should We Look on New Technologies with Awe and Dread?
The inevitable progress of technology, in other words, makes the technological sublime elusive. And it’s also true that technologies tend…
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The World’s First Trackable Suitcase From July Makes the AirTag a Nonessential for Your Next Trip
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Shop…
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Meta AI Named Team Partner for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team
Meta introduced Meta AI as an official team partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team on Friday. The partnership will debut at…
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Nike, Adidas + More Athletic Brands: How Does Their Digital Experience Measure Up?
Athletic brands such as Nike and Adidas have a digital challenge. According to Catchpoint, which compiled a Digital Experience Score…
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EXCLUSIVE: Interiors Platform Havenly Brands Trained Its Own AI Design Assistant
MILAN — The race for a powerful AI tool for interior design — one that goes beyond merely creating an image of a room — is heating up. On…
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The key health bills California Gov. Newsom signed this week focused on how technology is impacting kids
New laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aim to make the artificial intelligence and social media landscape in California safer, especially…
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BNTO Launches AI Styling Agent and Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding
Having secured $15 million in series A funding earlier this year, BNTO, an AI-powered platform for renting, buying new, or secondhand, has…