From Likes to Empires, They are Iconic and They Know it

How Hailey, Kylie and Bella transformed aesthetics into an always-on retail machine.
Now Instagram Can Translate Your Voice, And It’s Shifting the Playbook

Meta has enabled AI-powered voice translation and lip-sync for Instagram and Facebook Reels, starting with English and Spanish.
Coach Doesn’t Care How They’re Perceived, And It’s Paying Off

Borrowed from fast fashion and refined for luxury; Coach is rewriting luxury online with features other brands avoid.
Why Amazon Is Betting on a Bracelet That Hears Everything You Say

Amazon wants a front-row seat to your day; but will a bracelet that hears everything feel like a brilliant assistant or an intrusive guest?
Skate Sneakers Are Back on Top, and Quiet Luxury Feels the Drop

After years of sleek “quiet luxury” dictating the sneaker wall, the pendulum has swung.
Strava Bets Big on AI Coaching. Can It Really Improve Your Workout?

Strava’s quiet pivot from segments to prescriptions could redefine how everyday athletes train and pay for progress.
McDonald’s Is Leaning Hard Into Collectibles; Here’s the Play

McDonald’s is sequencing toys, tins, and crossovers, from Minecraft to McDonaldland and now BTS.
Glasgow Turns Into Spider-Man’s Stage as Marvel Bets on Organic Buzz

Marvel’s latest Spider-Man production transformed the streets of Glasgow into a live marketing arena.
When Memes Become Words, Social Media Becomes the Teacher

The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added viral slang like “skibidi” and “delulu,” marking the moment internet culture crossed into the English lexicon.
Quiet Luxury Falls as Rich Italian Wives’ Aesthetic Takes Over

Minimalism’s reign is waning as a new wave of bold, vibrant glamour storms beaches and boulevards boosted by a new social media aesthetic.
Instagram Wants to Change the Way You Scroll. Should You Follow ?

A wave of new features is turning Instagram into both a creator’s workshop and a social engine, blurring the line between opportunity and control.
Inside Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Ad Machine

Amazon’s latest financial results hint at the future of advertising on shopping sites.