A team of business giants—Unilever, John Lewis and the UK’s largest mobile and Internet provider EE to name a few—have launched a competition that calls creative tech minds to submit their «Internet of Things» (IoT) ideas. The £1m Launchpad competition is launched in partnership with Tech City UK, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and Cambridge Wireless, and is open to early-stage UK startups.

McDonald’s has rolled out specially designed French fry packaging for the first time it its history, in celebration of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup. The new packaging features stunning artwork by an international pool of 12 artists—each of them created an original street art visual for one of the packs. Additionally, the mini-buckets feature a key to opening a specially created AR app for further engagement with the brand’s fans.

AEG, the biggest international manufacturer of products and appliances for home and business, has released a documentary, titled “The Next Black,” that focuses on the revolution in the apparel domain, new technology and innovative fabrics. The film covers new trends and the sustainable design solutions adopted by bigger garments brands.