The real question is how effectively AgiBot’s algorithms can teach its robots new tricks. Using reinforcement learning to teach a robot tasks that require improvisation generally requires a lot of training data, and studies show it cannot be perfected entirely inside a simulation. AgiBot speeds up the learning process by having a human worker guide…
Published November 5, 2025 Karlie Kloss’s Bedford Media said Wednesday that its i-D Magazine has named stylist Clare Byrne its global fashion director, effective immediately. i-D’s Clare Byrne Reporting to editor-in-chief and chief brand officer Thom Bettridge, she takes on a role previously held by Carlos Nazario, Alastair McKimm, Julia Sarr-Jamois and Edward Enninful (who…
Published November 5, 2025 In the first seven months of 2025, Italian menswear saw divergent trends between imports and exports. According to ISTAT data, exports for the period January to July 2025 fell by 3.2% compared with the same period of the previous year, to 5.3 billion euros. Conversely, imports grew by 5.5%, reaching 3.8…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published November 5, 2025 On Tuesday, French online event sales group Showroomprivé, which employs some 1,100 people, announced a “reorganisation project” that could lead to “up to 121 job cuts” in 2026, equivalent to 11% of the workforce. Showroomprivé The job cuts, motivated by “business reasons,” are scheduled for “the second…
[This is a Guest Diary by David Hammond, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] My last college credit on my way to earning a bachelor’s degree was an internship opportunity at the Internet Storm Center. A great opportunity, but one that required the care and feeding of a honeypot. The day…
By Europa Press Published November 5, 2025 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, organised by Ifema Madrid with the support of Madrid City Council, will run from March 18 to 21, 2026 (its winter edition has traditionally taken place in February), in a new edition introducing “a renewed structure” aimed at “finding its place on the international calendar.”…
Published November 5, 2025 Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has left Balmain, the Paris-based house announced Tuesday, bringing an end to the French deisgner’s 14-year-tenure at the house. Rousteing took up his position as Creative Director of the fashion house in April 2011 and staged a series of critically acclaimed collections and shows years, where “his vision…
Published November 5, 2025 An hour after Matignon announced that it was initiating a suspension procedure for the platform, Shein said on Wednesday afternoon that it would temporarily suspend its marketplace in France. The Chinese company says the decision was taken “independently” of the announcement made by Sébastien Lecornu. Shutterstock “We take note of today’s…
Published November 5, 2025 Wolverine Worldwide announced on Wednesday revenue climbed 6.8% to $470.3 million, for the third quarter ended September 27, driven by strong performances from its Merrell and Saucony brands. Wolverine reports 6.8% revenue growth in Q3. – Wolverine The Rockford, Michigan-based footwear and apparel firm said international sales climbed 13.5% to $242.7…
Published November 5, 2025 Global marketplace StockX announced on Wednesday the launch of StockX Auctions, a new bidding experience for high-value collectibles. StockX introduces “StockX Auctions”. – StockX The platform aims to give buyers exclusive access to a curated selection of rare items, from game-worn sneakers to one-of-a-kind pop-culture memorabilia. The inaugural auction will open…
