Guerlain, adding store tech, debuts new Mindscent fragrance finder for perfect perfume match

Mindscent will help match consumers with one of the 110 Guerlain fragrances. Image credit: Guerlain Mindscent will help match consumers with one of the 110 Guerlain fragrances. Image credit: Guerlain

LVMH continues to inject technology into the fragrance business with the launch of Mindscent, a fragrance finder backed by emotion sensors that lets shoppers in Guerlain boutiques pick their favorite based on positive emotional reaction and personality match.

New York Times Co., Adobe and Twitter, seeing dire need, debut Content Authenticity Initiative

Cri de coeur: Is the Content Authenticity Initiative from The New York Times Co., Adobe and Twitter an answer to the plummeting trust in online news and information? Image credit: Adobe Creative Cloud ps_zeus Cri de coeur: Is the Content Authenticity Initiative from The New York Times Co., Adobe and Twitter an answer to the plummeting trust in online news and information? Image credit: Adobe Creative Cloud ps_zeus

LOS ANGELES – The New York Times Co. and Twitter have joined forces with tech platform Adobe to launch a new standard for attributing digital content.

Ralph Lauren turns to QR code tech to track merchandise for authenticity, supply chain clarity

QR codes on labels of Ralph Lauren products help authenticate merchandise for consumers and aid in supply chain and inventory management for the U.S. fashion giant. Image credit: Ralph Lauren QR codes on labels of Ralph Lauren products help authenticate merchandise for consumers and aid in supply chain and inventory management for the U.S. fashion giant. Image credit: Ralph Lauren

U.S. fashion marketer Ralph Lauren Corp. has stepped up its fight with fakes via the launch of unique digital identities that let smartphone-wielding consumers scan the apparel or accessory’s QR code for its authenticity.

Bentley augmented reality app for new Flying Spur allows “test drive”

Auto mobile: Bentley's augmented reality app ups the ante for tech support to customers and prospects looking into the new Flying Spur touring sedan. Image credit: Bentley Auto mobile: Bentley’s augmented reality app ups the ante for tech support to customers and prospects looking into the new Flying Spur touring sedan. Image credit: Bentley

Bentley Motors has introduced a new augmented reality application to support the launch of its new Flying Spur touring sedan, adding yet another element of mobility that meets the needs of its tech-savvy, affluent customer base.