Facts Facts Facts: Men hate shopping for clothes and think it’s a was...

Facts Facts Facts: Men hate shopping for clothes and think it’s a was...: That’s the narrative perpetuated by the countless personal shopping and subscription clothing startups that have popped up over the past ...

Men hate shopping for clothes and think it’s a waste of time.

That’s the narrative perpetuated by the countless personal shopping and subscription clothing startups that have popped up over the past few years.

But most of these startups require customers to spend time engaging with a stylist before they even receive a box of threads. So essentially you’re still spending time shopping, just not going to an actual store.

Thats why the mens’ subscription clothing startup Lewk caught my eye. Instead of having customers talk to a stylist (a la TrunkClub) before getting your clothes, they have fully embraced the technology side of their business by relying on an algorithmic decisioning engine to decide which clothes you’ll like best.

When signing up, users do a quick survey asking them questions like what is their preferred fit, colors, and styles. Then, the service gets a little abstract, asking things like what city inspires you and what are your job aspirations.

The service takes all these data points and uses them to choose items of clothing to send you each month. The packages range from 2 items/month or $79, to 4 higher-end items/month for $399.

The startup sources and manufactures its own clothing, working with up and coming designers to give members one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world. These pieces are also offered on the site on an on-demand basis, so you don’t technically need to sign up for a monthly box to take advantage of Lewk’s custom made clothing.

One downside? The site doesn’t accept returns.

But if you’re someone who hates shopping and has decided that AI and algorithms will one day run our lives, you might as well start now with your closet.

Facts Facts Facts: Global Connectivity Index 2016 - Huawei report

Facts Facts Facts: Global Connectivity Index 2016 - Huawei report: Huawei has announced its third Global Connectivity Index report during the Global Analyst Summit 2016 in Shenzhen, China. The report sheds...

Global Connectivity Index 2016 - Huawei report

Huawei has announced its third Global Connectivity Index report during the Global Analyst Summit 2016 in Shenzhen, China. The report sheds light on various global improvements in the field of internet connectivity.

In terms of numbers, United States, Singapore and Sweden top the rankings, while India is ranked 44. The report which measures the progress of 50 nations in investment and deployment of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), says that globally broadband connectivity and speeds have improved enormously from last year.

India with a GCI score of 30 ranks number 44 in the report, and is seen as starter in the world of ICT deployment. India may not have ranked well, but the situation might change rapidly in 2017.

Huawei Global Connectivity Index 2016 notes that the Indian government’s Digital India initiative is driving growth, and improved broadband penetration. The report says the initiative will enable last mile connectivity, bringing many people online for the first time, and enables a whole new opportunity for telecom operators. These numbers come in at a time when India sees expanded 4G rollout, and start of local data centres. 

Huawei says the faster deployment of ICT infrastructure will enable cloud, big data, and IoT. India is on the cusp of rapid Internet connectivity and deployment of 4G services. With Reliance Jio launch and Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani’s statement on India’s ranking improvement, the country could jump several places in terms of ranking next year. 

Disclaimer: The reporter is attending the Huawei conference in Shenzhen China on the invite of Huawei which is paying for travel and accommodation.

Facts Facts Facts: PS Vita's game 'Severed' goes wild on April 26th

Facts Facts Facts: PS Vita's game 'Severed' goes wild on April 26th: latest look at DrinkBox Studios' newest game is the weirdest yet. What do one-armed warrior ladies do best? Use a living sword t...

PS Vita's game 'Severed' goes wild on April 26th

latest look at DrinkBox Studios' newest game is the weirdest yet.

What do one-armed warrior ladies do best? Use a living sword to cut off the limbs of the 
four-armed, three-faced, four-legged monsters around them. 
At least that's what the latest trailer for Severed from Guacamelee! developer DrinkBox 
Studios would lead you to believe. 
The game hits the ailing PlayStation Vita, exclusively, on April 26th for $15. Dig the music in 
the video embedded below? Then head over to Yamantaka // Sonic Titan's Bandcamp page
 to either stream or buy the soundtrack for yourself.

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Facts Facts Facts: Fitbit data led doctors to shock a patient's heart...

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