Where A.I. Data Centers Are Located Only 32 nations, mostly in the Northern Hemisphere, have A.I.-specialized data centers. Source: Oxford University Note: Count of data centers in China excludes facilities in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Last month, Sam Altman, the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company OpenAI, donned a helmet, work boots and a…
There’s fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there’s really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear “for those who value patience, provenance and purpose”. Barnfield Customs Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of “unique and limited edition” jackets. And with a…
Manish Malhotra, a prominent name in the Indian fashion industry, recently completed 35 years working as a costume designer, stylist and fashion designer. He founded his eponymous fashion label in 2005, which includes couture, bridal wear, and diffusion lines. Since then, the designer has diversified into various verticals, including jewellery, beauty and film production. FashionNetwork.com…
From its humble origins in a smoky Las Vegas casino in the 1970s, the World Series of Poker has become one of gambling’s biggest attractions. The opportunity to compete for a gold bracelet is on every serious poker player’s bucket list, as is a chance to sit down with some of the game’s biggest stars….
Several key sessions at the World Retail Congress this week focused on the connected subjects of community and loyalty and speakers from global megastar retailers as well as relatively small businesses had a similar message: nurture your customers and those who inspire you. Selfridges One of the most crowded sessions included Selfridges COO Leonie Foster…
Several messages were very clear from the World Retail Congress (WRC) in London this week — it’s an uncertain world that isn’t going to get more certain any time soon, the industry is evolving at speed, and retail business models need to adapt to drive growth. Photo: Pexels That latter point is the key one…
The Saks Global and Authentic Brands Group partnership has been a big talking point of late so it was good timing that Authentic’s CEO Jamie salter and Saks’ executive chairman Richard Baker were on stage together on day two of the World Retail Congress in London this week. Jamies Salter of Authentic and Richard Baker…
Apr 24, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand hits a tee shot at the first hole during the first round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand rang up eight birdies with no bogeys on Thursday to set the first-round pace at the Mizuho…
This article is part of our Design special section about how food inspires designers to make and do surprising things. The earliest dining appliance was a pair of cupped hands. Then came folded leaves; then vessels and utensils shaped from stone, earth and metal. Today, the style, substance and uses of tableware have proliferated beyond…
May 4, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Sometimes, the World Series teams are two clubs that began establishing themselves as championship favorites by…
