Film explores the life of Carroll Spinney, the actor who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street since 1969. The Toy Industry Association, in partnership with toy design firm Peru Meridian Studios, will be hosting a ...
Tags: Toy Fair, professional networks, Toys
Xiaomi reckons it has been copied more than any other Chinese company, hitting back at accusations that it riffs too closely off of rival designs. Hugo Barra, Xiaomi’s Vice President of Global Operations, told the BBC that it is a ...
Tags: Xiaomi, Consumer Electronics
Samsung is readying up a host of new Android-based tablets due for release this year, according to a new report. Sammobile reckons both the Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Note tablet series will see new additions, thanks to a newly acquired list ...
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Xiaomi is hosting an event tomorrow; we knew that much already. What we didn’t know was that there would be two new smartphones taking up centre stage. Yes, Xiaomi’s latest teaser image has confirmed that the fast-rising ...
Tags: Xiaomi, Consumer Electronics, Snapdragon 810
The iPhone 6 might still feel fresh in consumer hands, but the rumour mill is already churning out talk of Apple’s next flagship – the iPhone 6S. Fuelling the latest round of whispers is a report out of Taiwan (spotted by ...
Tags: Apple, iPhone 6s, Consumer Electronics
Salt Life, which is owed by Delta Apparel, has added Timmy Curran to its Salt Life team ambassador roster. Professional surfer and musician, Curran has been a professional surfer for most of his life and has also toured with The Foo ...
Tags: label, Citsuca Music, Sporting Goods
Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling showcased its 2015 team and the cycling products they will be using at the IAC building in New York City for media, bicycle dealers and celebrities Wednesday night. Attendees were able to see the technology the ...
The collectables specialist has announced a roster of new releases for 2015 featuring some of the most celebrated and niche licenses of recent years. Funko has revealed a swathe of new Pop, Retro-Pop and ReAction figures for the year ...
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The Faction Collective’s has completed a major expansion the sales force at its newly-launched Full Stack Supply Co. division, which manages design and distribution of its Faction Skis & Apparel as well as Roxy Skis. In North ...
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Reebok announced partnerships with two of the top Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in the world, UFC World Champions Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey. The signings of Jones and Rousey follow the recent announcement of Reebok’s ...
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Adidas and Arizona State University announced an eight-year partnership in which the Portland, OR, based company will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Sun Devils through the 2022-23 season. ...
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FAM Brands said its newest licensee, Sakar International Inc. plans to debut a collection of Bally Total Fitness wearable technology, fitness monitoring and electronic accessory products at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. ...
Tags: Fitness Trackers, Sporting Goods
Via the firm’s MyMiniFactory website, fans of the 3D printed medium are now able to get their hands on a 3D printed Minions chess set, inspired by the Despicable Me movies. The Minions have made their foray in to the realm of 3D ...
Tags: 3D printing, 3D printed medium
BackJoy Orthotics, LLC. has received a minority investment from Sandbridge Capital, which recently took a stake in Rossignol. BackJoy is best known for its SitSmart Pro seat accessory that supports the back but has expanded into footwear, ...
Tags: sports bras, sports apparel, Sporting Goods
Perry Ellis International reported sales declined 5.3 percent in the third quarter to $203.3 million, but managed to cut its loss in the period to $437,000, or 3 cents a share, from $3.0 million, or 20 cents, a year ago. Executives said ...