9 Stories You Need To Know Today

09/05/13

Written By:

Laura Chase

Video-chatting with real eye contact, Panasonic pulls out of the smartphone market and Samsung reveals new smartwatch.

Researchers find way to bring real eye contact into video-chatting. Gigaom

Samsung reveals the new Gallaxy Gear Smartwatch. The Verge

Qualcomm is making a smartwatch called Toq. AllthingsD

Spotify is being sued by refusing to delete playlists. Gizmodo

Kodak recovers from bankruptcy. The Verge

Square creates program to prepare high school girls for computer science exam. AllthingsD

Panasonic will pull out of the smartphone market following high losses. Slashgear

Google Glass app store to debut in 2014. Engadget

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER CONTENT

PSFK provides access to this article and every report, case-study, interview, and analysis that we publish for our members. PSFK Professional Membership also unlocks accessto unlimited customized research assistance and our database of over 100,000 insights on innovation trendspanning across eight industry sectors—from culture and brand to retail and customer experience.

Subscribe with Learn More

Already a members? Log in

(powered by Wallkit)

Latest Observations & Analysis

Here are the most popular stories that retailers and brands are reading right now to inspire them with their CX innovation work.

Brand Activation & Immersion Meet The Cookware Co Sharpening Consumers' Kitchen Skills With On-Demand Cooking Coach Aid

Equal Parts is combining its line of 15 kitchen basics with live help from a group of cooking coaches to build consumers' kitchen confidence and intuition in the age of takeout

Podcast: Strategies For Cracking The Gen Z Code

In this show, PSFK researchers uncover the values, needs and behaviors of Gen Z consumers as well as offer actionable strategies for brands and retailers to best engage with this unique, purpose-driven cohort

Analysis Future Of Home+Living 2030: Common Grounds

In a decade, common spaces will take on important new meaning, providing places to meet, work, study, exercise and even use hallucinogens

Advertising Join PSFK For Our Annual New York Retail Innovation Week Festival In January 2020

Get immersed in our city-wide festival that showcases the most creative and progressive thinking around retail and consumer experience innovation

Interview In North Carolina, A Tiny House Hotel Melds The Outdoors With Modern Comforts

River and Twine is the onsite hotel of Rocky Mount Mills, a brand-new complex that's the center of cultural life in a North Carolina town

Baby Boomers Gillette Is Making Shaving More Inclusive With A Razor Meant For Caregivers

Gillette TREO is a razor designed specifically to be used by someone else, making it much easier for caregivers to respond to seniors' needs

Delivery & Logistics Bloomingdale's On How Subscription Services Are Revitalizing Retail

PSFK interviews the EVP and general merchandise manager of RTW and Concessions at Bloomingdale's, which recently unveiled a clothing subscription service called My List—the first-ever from an upscale department store

Features How Voice Assistants Allow Seniors To Live Safely And Independently

A new slate of voice assistants designed for seniors gives peace of mind to both users as well as their caregivers and family members

Fashion & Apparel Expert Insight: How To A Grow Brand While Staying True To Its Roots

Julia Hunter, president of California-based lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne, offers insight on taking the West Coast native to new heights through IRL activations, digital strategy and authenticity