Uniqlo has gotten so big beyond Japan that, for the first time, it has more sales outside its home country than in it.Its parent company, Fast Retailing, announced on Jan. 11 that Uniqlo’s international revenue for the recent quarter clocked in at 258.2 billion yen (about $2.3 billion). The sum inched out Uniqlo’s Japan revenue of 257 billion yen, marking a milestone for the retailer.While Un...

One year after launching out of stealth, Israeli robotics startup Intuition Robotics has announced a fresh tranche of funding and the launch of a beta program that will introduce its ElliQ robot to homes across California and Florida.Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics is creating what it calls “social companion technology” for the elderly. Its first product, ElliQ is a robotic companion that...

Deep political divides in many nations on satisfaction with news media; greatest is in the U.S.Publics around the world overwhelmingly agree that the news media should be unbiased in their coverage of political issues, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 38 countries. Yet, when asked how their news media are doing on reporting different political issues fairly, people are far more...

After the year crypto had in 2017, it is hard to believe that bitcoin, altcoins, and initial coin offerings (ICOs) went years as hardly known commodities, relegated to subreddits and obscure forums.However, now even my fellow gym rats (a term I use endearingly) in Oregon have heard of crypto and its incredible, bubble-like ascent. After all, it is hard to keep quiet about a technology that seem...

The SalonLab Analyzer is used to scan the client's hair.Hair isn't something you'd normally associate with consumer electronics, but then not all hair-care systems are as tech-heavy as Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab. The customized hair care system is currently on display at CES in Las Vegas, where it's won two Innovation Awards.The system starts with a hand-held device known as the SalonLab...

More than 3,600 stores are expected to close in 2018.The record-high rate of store closures that rocked the retail industry this year is expected to spill into 2018, with more than 3,600 closures already on tap for next year, according to an analysis by Business Insider.Walgreens, Toys R Us, and Gap are among many retailers expected to shutter hundreds of stores in 2018. Some companies' closure...

Take your social food sharing to the next level with REC, the range hood that goes well beyond simple ventilation. An evolution of Samsung’s smart home product line, it’s designed to both teach and help others be taught.First and foremost, the wall-mounted unit differs from other bulky hoods with its ultra-slim profile. This flat panel design also makes it possible for a screen to be integrat...

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On the surface, the sleep industry appears to be a relatively undesirable space for a startup.Beds and mattresses are heavy and bulky, and sales are traditionally based on a tactile experience that consumers have with products in physical stores. Holding inventory is expensive and risky, and shipping is a nightmare.Sure, people are willing to shop online for almost everything these days – but...