Robbie Hodges

Sep 16, 2024 | trendwatching.com | Robbie Hodges

Whether or not (aspiring) writers should be allowed to use AI — it’s a debate that rocked the foundations of National Novel Writing Month. The nonprofit published a statement declaring that anti-AI stances (enforced by the likes of Dove and publishing platform Medium) have “classist and ableist undertones.” NaNoWriMo has since removed the post following uproar from legions of authors and literary experts. But how justified was that condemnation?

Aug 20, 2024 | trendwatching.com | Robbie Hodges

Brands have been co-creating products and services with customers for decades. The concept is gaining fresh momentum in the form of open beta testing, with various brands ‘launching’ semi-baked products and inviting consumers to help adapt and refine. Why now? On the one hand, it’s a transparency play from brands looking to build strong, trusting relationships with consumers.

Mar 6, 2024 | cntraveller.com | Robbie Hodges

For a gay boy firmly strapped into London’s commuter belt, 2013 held great promise. The unrelenting seven-year slog of secondary school would finally come to an end – and with it, the homophobic white noise I’d grown accustomed to, along with the evenings spent cocooning myself in A-Level practice papers. This was it. A moment framed by society with unicorn-shaped helium balloons and tiered rainbow cake, but that felt compulsive and shameful like vomit. I was finally ‘coming out’.

Jun 16, 2023 | trendwatching.com | Robbie Hodges

We recently partnered with Samsung to explore the most impactful macro trends shaping the smart home tech landscape. The findings of the report predict that in the future, mirrors will be able to detect our mood, electric cars will be able to power up our houses, and augmented reality will transform culinary experiences in the kitchen. Dive into the future of smart home tech and read the full report for free here πŸ‘ˆ