The Modems

Feb 5, 2025 | themodems.com | Natalie Salmon

Aromatherapy meets aesthetics in Neom’s latest launch—are these the wellness gadgets your self-care routine has been missing? If your wellness game is as much about vibes as it is about actual self-care, Neom Wellbeing just dropped the ultimate home upgrade: the Limited-Edition Matcha & Mocha Wellbeing Pods. Luxurious aromatherapy meets minimalist design—because why shouldn’t your diffuser be just as high-tech as the rest of your space? What’s the Hype?

Jan 16, 2025 | themodems.com | Natalie Salmon

Gone are the days when job applications involved generic, black-and-white resumes. As AI tools and platforms like Canva transform the hiring process, 2025 has become the year of visual storytelling and personal branding. According to Canva’s latest New Year, New Job report, embracing creativity, design, and AI is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.

Jan 15, 2025 | themodems.com | Natalie Salmon

As TikTok teeters on the edge of a potential U.S. shutdown, a new Chinese app is skyrocketing in popularity—but it’s not all smooth sailing for its newfound audience. Enter RedNote (aka Xiaohongshu), the latest platform to captivate American users in search of a TikTok alternative. The ‘Little Red Book’ app (translators shortened the name to RedNote btw) has surged to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. App Store, dominating the Social Networking category.

Jan 13, 2025 | themodems.com | Natalie Salmon

Prevention has always been at the heart of medicine—it’s even enshrined in the Hippocratic Oath. Yet, in practice, healthcare often focuses on reacting to illness rather than preventing it. This gap is exactly what Neko Health, co-founded by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Daniel Ek (yes, the founder of Spotify), aims to change. Launched in Stockholm in 2018, Neko Health is pioneering a future where healthcare is proactive, personalised, and data-driven. “In the UK, you are required to do an MOT on your car.

Jan 11, 2025 | themodems.com | Natalie Salmon

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas isn’t just about the latest gadgets and breakthrough technologies – it’s also a becoming the stage for fashion and beauty companies to flaunt their current innovations. In past years YSL Beauty and L’Oreal have showed off their latest pioneering cosmetics, but taking the spotlight at CES 2025 is Coach.