From Minecraft Tricks to Twitter Hack: A Florida Teen’s Troubled Online Path

The teenage “mastermind” of the recent Twitter breach, who had a difficult family life, poured his energy into video games and cryptocurrency.

Nordstrom Uses Influencers to Promote Safety and Draw Anxious Shoppers

Some retailers are turning to popular social media personalities to detail post-pandemic protocols and boost the allure of visiting their stores.

How the Media Could Get the Election Story Wrong

We may not know the results for days, and maybe weeks. So it’s time to rethink “election night.”

Top 100 Fashion Trends in August – From Lightweight Baby Carriers to Energy-Saving Sneakers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) One of the most interesting and revolutionary examples in the August 2020 fashion category is Klarna’s high-tech Smoooth Raffle. The event lures in sneaker fans with the promise of ultra-…

Top 100 Branding Trends in August – From Merged Flavor Snack Bars to User-Generated Snack Ads (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The August 2020 branding round-up boasts various exciting initiatives that capture the attention of contemporary consumers through engaging content and striking visual aesthetics.

Doritos, for one,…

Urban Camouflage eBikes – The 'NOMOTO' Electric Bike Blends in with its Surroundings (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The ‘NOMOTO’ electric bike has been designed by Joey Ruiter of the namesake J.RUITER Studio that takes an alternative approach to two-wheeler design that will make it appear right at…

Top 90 Beverage Ideas in August – From Canned Gin Cocktails to Enhanced Sparkling Waters (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From canned cocktails to adaptogens-infused seltzers, the August 2020 beverage trends reveal that consumers are reaching for a wide range of beer and wine alternatives this summer.

With the growing…

What Is Great Writing, And Where Do Great Design Ideas Come From?

Writing and design—these are the core skills that propel the communications industry forward. Without excellence in writing and design, we would have no great books, films, or architecture, and our advertising would be a complete waste of time and money. Thankfully, there’s a universe of talented writers and designers and many are willing to work […]

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Top 25 Kitchen Ideas in August – From Food-Ordering Appliances to WiFi-Connected Toaster Ovens (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From countertop cookers with an integrated meal planning ecosystem to Internet-connected ovens, the August 2020 kitchen trends reveal that the kitchen is starting to go digital.

One of the biggest…

Top 35 Youth Trends in August – From On-Demand Virtual Camps to Meditative Friendship Apps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Aside from toys, back-to-school specials, and Gen Z-targeted products in the makeup space, the August 2020 youth trends are indicative of what resources are being used when helping younger…

Top 30 Toy Trends in August – From Collectible Fashion Dolls to Social Challenge Card Games (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These August 2020 toy innovations range from collectible fashion dolls to social challenge card games.

Standouts include Little Tikes’ Tobi Robot Smartwatch, an interactive product with the…

Top 100 Art & Design Trends for August – From Well-Designed Face Shields to At-Home Improvements (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Whether for aesthetics or entertainment, one of the many takeaways from the pandemic is society’s reliance on artists, and this list of August 2020 art and design innovations ranges from fine…

Top 100 Health Trends in August – From Stick-On Face Masks to 24-Hour Live Fitness Portals (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From stick-on face masks to 24-hour live fitness portals, the August 2020 health trends show how society is prioritizing different health needs amid the “new normal.” As preventive…

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More Than 1,000 Companies Boycotted Facebook. Did It Work?

Major advertisers on Facebook reduced their spending by millions of dollars in July, but not enough to significantly damage the platform’s revenue.

Top 100 Gadgets Trends in August – From Connected Power Drills to Screen-Free Story Time Speakers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These August 2020 gadgets trends pinpoint some of the best and brightest ideas being brought to the market in a bid to help make the everyday life of consumers a little easier.

A number of…

What’s Going On With TikTok? Here’s What We Know

President Trump is talking about banning the app. TikTok may also sell its U.S. operations. Let’s sort through it all here.

James Silberman, Editor Who Nurtured Literary Careers, Dies at 93

At Random House and elsewhere, including his own Summit imprint, he worked with James Baldwin, Marilyn French, Hunter S. Thompson and many others.

Top 100 Lifestyle Trends in August – From Social Distancing Murals to Drive-Thru Medical Clinics (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The August 2020 lifestyle trends show how the consumer experience is revamped to include sustainability, convenience, and wellness. From the Hamama Microgreens Kit that helps individuals start their…

Social Media Platforms Make Mountains of Money On the Back of Someone Else’s I.P.

Who do you want to program your screens? Who do you want to take you for a digital ride? It’s a fundamental question for consumers of information. When you choose the social media platforms as your answer, you become the product that they monetize via your daily obsessions and rapt attention, which is now the […]

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