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Can VR Replicate a Transcendental Psychedelic Experience?

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Pia Benthien

<p><span class="largerText">As artificial intelligence (AI) embeds itself into every corner of daily life, people are (both intentionally and unintentionally) outsourcing reasoning, memory and decision-making to machines. We unpick how AI is altering human cognition – and forcing people to confront how intelligence will be conveyed and experienced in the future.</span></p>

Augmented Thinking: How AI Impacts the Way We Think

<p><span class="largerText">As artificial intelligence (AI) embeds itself into every corner of daily life, people are (both intentionally and unintentionally) outsourcing reasoning, memory and decision-making to machines. We unpick how AI is altering human cognition – and forcing people to confront how intelligence will be conveyed and experienced...

Emilia Morano-Williams

<p><span class="largerText">Already worth a massive $922.66bn, the global consumer electronics market is expected to command $1.76tn by 2034 (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/consumer-electronics-market-104693" target="_blank">Fortune Business Insights</a>, 2026). Alongside stalwart categories like mobile phones and laptops, newer devices are capturing consumer spend – from gadgets powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to handheld consoles for highly mobile gamers. We identify the features and products driving near-term innovation.</span></p>

<p><span class="largerText">Already worth a massive $922.66bn, the global consumer electronics market is expected to command $1.76tn by 2034 (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/consumer-electronics-market-104693" target="_blank">Fortune Business Insights</a>, 2026). Alongside stalwart categories like mobile phones and...

Consumer Electronics Trends 26/27

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<p><span class="largerText">When it comes to AI (artificial intelligence), scepticism runs alongside excitement. Globally, 52% of consumers say AI makes them nervous, while 53% admit to being excited (<a rel="noopener" href="https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index/2026-ai-index-report/public-opinion" target="_blank">Stanford</a>, 2026). But hesitancy isn’t uniform: AI anxieties range from potential job losses and environmental harm to the erosion of social skills. We examine AI scepticism and how brands can support AI-hesitant consumers.</span></p>
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AI Sceptics: Mapping Consumers’ AI Anxieties

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<p><span class="largerText">As the global fintech market builds toward a projected $1.53trn valuation by 2034, up from $395bn in 2025, the brands shaping its next era are moving in divergent (but complementary) directions (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.polarismarketresearch.com/industry-analysis/fintech-market" target="_blank">Polaris Market Research</a>, 2026). Stylus profiles the companies leading the charge – including artificial intelligence (AI) financial assistants, stablecoins, high-risk trading platforms and tools democratising financial know-how.</span></p>

<p><span class="largerText">As the global fintech market builds toward a projected $1.53trn valuation by 2034, up from $395bn in 2025, the brands shaping its next era are moving in divergent (but complementary) directions (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.polarismarketresearch.com/industry-analysis/fintech-market" target="_blank">Polaris Market...

Fintech Brands to Know

<p><span class="largerText">For consumers in China (94%), the US (84%) and the UK (79%), wellness is a top priority (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends" target="_blank">McKinsey</a>, 2025). As demand for convenient, helpful and insightful wellness tools intensifies, the global wellness technology market is set to reach $208bn by 2035, up from $57bn in 2025 (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/wellness-technology-market" target="_blank">Precedence Research</a>, 2026). We spotlight the most compelling wellness tech brands across categories.</span></p>

<p><span class="largerText">For consumers in China (94%), the US (84%) and the UK (79%), wellness is a top priority (<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends" target="_blank">McKinsey</a>, 2025). As demand for convenient, helpful and insightful wellness tools...

Wellness Tech Brands to Know

Alex Daniel

<p><span class="largerText"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220714316 BCX0">Three technologies are converging to remake mobility: electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles (AVs) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. New EVs are trouncing range anxiety, AVs are now commercially available for millions, and eVTOL aircraft are achieving regulatory clearance. We explore how brands are building excitement for – and trust in – tomorrow’s transport options.</span> </span></p>

Far-Future Mobility: Autonomous, Electric & Flying Cars

<p><span class="largerText"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220714316 BCX0">Three technologies are converging to remake mobility: electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles (AVs) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. New EVs are trouncing range anxiety, AVs are now commercially available for millions, and eVTOL aircraft are...

Far-Future Mobility: Autonomous, Electric & Flying Cars 

<p><span class="largerText">In 2026, tech innovation spans practical everyday tools and ambitious projects that are reconceptualising human-tech interaction. AI dominates as companies race to build software and hardware leveraging its capabilities. However, growing anti-AI and anti-tech sentiment is requiring brands to reassess how they present products and position technology use.</span></p>

<p><span class="largerText">In 2026, tech innovation spans practical everyday tools and ambitious projects that are reconceptualising human-tech interaction. AI dominates as companies race to build software and hardware leveraging its capabilities. However, growing anti-AI and anti-tech sentiment is requiring brands to reassess how they present...

10 Tech Trends to Watch 26/27

<p><span class="largerText">Held on April 16 in London, <a rel="noopener" href="https://health.wired.com/" target="_blank">Wired Health 2026</a> saw healthcare professionals discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare, medicine and patient services. Experts also explored how consumers are taking control of their health via wearables, at‑home treatments and peer-to-peer advice – but warned the benefits of such autonomy depend on access to trustworthy information.</span></p>

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<p><span class="largerText">Held on April 16 in London, <a rel="noopener" href="https://health.wired.com/" target="_blank">Wired Health 2026</a> saw healthcare professionals discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare, medicine and patient services. Experts also explored how consumers are taking control of their health via...

Wired Health 2026: Efficient Healthcare

<p><span class="largerText">Recent developments in AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning have expanded robots’ physical and interpersonal capabilities. By 2030, the global robotics industry is projected to reach $205.5bn, a sharp increase from $90.2bn in 2024 (<a rel="noopener" href="https://app.stylus.com/globaldata-sources-method" target="_blank">GlobalData</a>, 2025). We highlight the most promising consumer-facing categories in robotics, from household humanoids to exoskeletons and embodied AI companions.</span></p>

<p><span class="largerText">Recent developments in AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning have expanded robots’ physical and interpersonal capabilities. By 2030, the global robotics industry is projected to reach $205.5bn, a sharp increase from $90.2bn in 2024 (<a rel="noopener" href="https://app.stylus.com/globaldata-sources-method"...

Consumer Robotics Brands to Know

<p><span class="largerText"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/" target="_blank">Mobile World Congress</a> (MWC, March 2-5 2026, Barcelona) gathered leading technology brands and industry experts to survey cutting-edge products across consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI). We highlight the standout developments, including smartphones with integrated AI assistants, modular gaming hardware and convenient workplace tech.</span></p>

Mobile World Congress 2026: Tech Uplifts AI Devices & Modularity

<p><span class="largerText"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/" target="_blank">Mobile World Congress</a> (MWC, March 2-5 2026, Barcelona) gathered leading technology brands and industry experts to survey cutting-edge products across consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI). We highlight the standout developments,...

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