Amanda Cosco Archives — Page 18 of 19

On July 1, 2015
By Amanda Cosco
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Electric Runway Shows How Far We’ve Come with Fashion Technology

Our launch party and future fashion runway show was covered by Tech Vibes. Here's a snippet: Technology has always sought to find a blend with clothing. Just think of the Star Trek communicator badge introduced in The Next Generation; members…

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On June 28, 2015
By Amanda Cosco
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Canine Connection Goes to a Whole New, High-Tech Level

WEARABLES SUCH AS PET CAMS & ACTIVITY TRACKERS OFFER WAYS TO KEEP TABS ON FIDO The Internet of Things promises to digitize everything from our fridges to our thermostats — and even our pets are getting the connected treatment. Wearable…

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On June 26, 2015
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Hexoskin Partners with Best Buy Canada to Offer Smart Garments to the Masses

If you thought wearable technology was going to stop at the wrist, you had it all wrong. This morning, Montréal -based Hexoskin announced it will be teaming up with Best Buy Canada to make its product widely available to the Canadian public. The company’s biometric shirt, which…

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On May 7, 2015
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ElektroCouture Puts a Bit of Burning Man Into Everyday Wardrobes

It’s hard to escape the fact that Burning Man is happening right now. Thousands have geared up for nine days in the Nevada desert; In addition to packing survival essentials, attendees will pilgrimage with costumes they’ve sewed, soldered, and programmed all year.…

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On April 26, 2015
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Fashion & Technology Collide on the FAT Runway

If fashion is about looking forward, a collection of runway shows at this year’s alternative fashion week provided a glimpse into the future of wearable technology beyond smartwatches. Fashion Art Toronto, playfully known as FAT, is an annual showcase of…

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On April 17, 2015
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ER Founder Amanda Cosco quoted in Betakit’s Coverage of FITC

FITC Toronto 2015 – a three-day celebration of design, development, media, and innovation – broke every record this year with over 1250 attendees, 70 presentations, and 50+ sponsors. Expertly organised as always, FITC managed to offer something for everyone, with…

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On March 25, 2015
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Bridging Bricks & Clicks: How Frank & Oak Wins Millennial Males Online and IRL

At the Frank & Oak retail store in Toronto, 20- and 30-something men wander in and out. Some are regulars, while others poke their heads in for the first time, wondering aloud how long the shop has been open. At…

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On March 17, 2015
By Amanda Cosco
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3 Tech Trends from the Show Floor at #DX32015

Once a year, our growing tech community clusters at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Dx3, Canada’s largest digital conference and trade show. Focused on the intersection of digital technology, digital marketing, and digital retail, the two-day event attracts everyone from…

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On February 3, 2015
By Amanda Cosco
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Panel Moderation: Women in Wearables @WWTO

In February 2015, We Are Wearables, the world's largest wearable technology meetup, hosted its first Women and Wearables event. Electric Runway founder Amanda Cosco moderated a panel on the shortcomings and possibilities of wearable tech targeted towards women. The panel featured…