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On August 8, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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AR + VR Industry Night in Toronto

On August 2nd, 2017, I had the opportunity to take the stage at House of VR for We Are Wearables' VR/AR Industry Night. For those not in the know, We Are Wearables is the world's largest wearable technology community, with…

FashTechTV Roundups

On May 24, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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This was InStore, Our Immersive Event on the Future of Retail

We're so excited to share this highlights reel of InStore with you! For those of you who missed it, InStore was our immersive event on the future of retail, which took place May 2ND at the Design Exchange in Toronto.…

On March 31, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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InStore: An Immersive Event on the Future of Retail

The way we shop is changing. Websites are behaving more like stores, and stores are behaving more like websites. Whether it's mobile ordering or interactive mirrors, retailers are innovating to offer rich experiences that dissolve the distinction between bricks and clicks.

On January 3, 2017
By Amanda Cosco
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Body Hacking Conference

You are a bodyhacker. Yes, you. Bodyhackers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Even “normal” ones. That’s because bodyhacking isn’t just about appearances. It can relate to inward reflection, chemical adjustment, or even a fancy new watch that connects…

Publications

On December 23, 2016
By Amanda Cosco
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The Future of Shopping is Magic

In a 1963 episode of The Jetsons, Jane Jetson has been invited to the theatre. To choose her outfit for the evening, Jane enlists the help of her daughter, Judy, and a futuristic projector. From the comfort of the family living…

Fashion Forward

On November 29, 2016
By Amanda Cosco
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Russia Vying for a Leadership Position on the Global Fashion Tech Scene

This is the very first instalment of Fashion Forward, a bi-weekly column focused on the future of fashion. To subscribe to this newsletter, please follow the link. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for video coverage of this event. When we…

Podcasts

On November 24, 2016
By Amanda Cosco
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Pete Forde of ItsMe: Avatars for Everyone!

While most of us may be used to the idea of maintaining a digital persona on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, the idea of stepping inside these virtual worlds seems—well—out of this world! Yet that's exactly what one startup aims…

Podcasts

On October 27, 2016
By Amanda Cosco
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#MBFW Russia Recap Episode (Part 1 of 2)

Earlier this month, Electric Runway traveled to Moscow for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to find out what's happening in Russia in terms of fashion tech. Above is part one of our two-part podcast recap of the adventure. Listen on iTunes Tune…

Press

On August 6, 2016
By Amanda Cosco
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Toronto’s Tech Arcade Covered in Betakit

At the Tract 9 technology and design incubator, the Toronto community has a chance to try out the latest in virtual reality through a VR arcade. Tract 9 teamed up with Futurites, a California-based transmedia project focused on encouraging people…