Digital snippets: Amazon 3D printing, Zappos digital assistant, Target In a Snap app, and more
A round-up of the latest stories to know about surrounding all things fashion and tech…
- What Amazon’s foray into 3D printing means for the industry [Fortune]
- Zappos tests digital assistant that helps you track down any fashion item [CNET]
- Target snaps up mobile shopping innovation with image recognition app [BrandChannel]
- L’Oréal make-up goes virtual for selfie age [FT]
- Yoox Group teams with messaging service WeChat [WWD]
- Marie Claire’s innovative interactive magazine covers are breaking new ground in advertising real estate [BoF]
- This Nike vending machine accepts only FuelBand points [Creativity]
- Virtual reality: advertising’s next big thing? [AdAge]
- Forever 21, Urban Outfitters among most popular retailers on Pinterest, relative newbie, Modcloth, tops list [Forbes]
- 8 start-ups trying to help you find clothing that fits [Fashionista]
- The new bazaar: in India, online stores catch on with buyers [NY Times]
- New York Fashion Tech Lab program debuts at Hearst Tower [PSFK]
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