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New York Fashion Week kicks off later this week, and as the world gawks over the couture coming down the catwalks, it’s worth considering how we got here  Trend-ology, a new exhibit at the Museum of FIT, examines the sources of…

A new study estimates that by 2018 an almost-unbelievable 3.4 billion users will have biometric features on their mobile devices, according to Goode Intelligence. The report, Mobile Biometric Security – Market Forecast Report 2013 – 2018, said that by 2017,…

Wearables: Everybody in the tech world is talking about them, but no one has quite nailed it — yet.   The category, which includes everything from smart glasses that record video to watches that answer phone calls, is generating some…

Customer experiences are more important than ever in retail. Motivated by an increasingly sophisticated range of online and offline shopping opportunities, consumers are eager to be delighted by retailers in ways that improve the quality of shopping events and their…

2013 was a big year for consumer health technology. According to mobile tech consultancy Research2Guidance, there are now close to 100,000 mobile health apps in 62 app stores, with the top 10 apps generating over 4 million free downloads every…

After years of observing, creating and judging brand stories, it’s clear that there are some guiding principles behind great brand storytelling. Call them the 10 Commandments of Content.   learn more in fastcocreate The 10 Commandments of Content by Scott…

Working from home — and making a decent living doing it — demands discipline, focus and follow-through. Decking your workspace out with some of the latest, greatest office tech doesn’t hurt either. Having the right gear just might boost your…

Wearable fundraising, smart bras, e-Government and ambient Bluetooth consumer messaging are all set to trend in 2014. Digital technology will continue to provide new connections, revenue streams and communications channels for brands, consumers, charities and businesses. learn more in digital…

The Top 10 Retail Banking Trends and Predictions for 2014 are compiled from more than 60 global financial services leaders including bankers, credit union executives, industry analysts, advisors, publishers and editors, bloggers and fintech followers.   learn more in bank…

After examining over 100,000 consumer assessments, we’ve identified 14 critical trends to help marketers create their own, successful futures this year.   learn more in forbes Brand And Marketing Trends For 2014 by Robert Passikoff was last modified: February 22nd,…