ET: March 19th 2024

[Exploding Topics Logo]( Presented by: [Exploding Topics Pro Logo]( Here’s this week’s list of rapidly trending topics, insights and analysis. Topic #1 Migraine Glasses [Chart]( Migraine glasses are designed to provide relief for individuals who suffer from migraines. Migraine attacks can sometimes be triggered by bright lights and blue light emitted by screens. Migraine glasses are slightly tinted, making them more effective than standard blue light glasses at blocking bright and blue light. Avulux is an example of a trending DTC brand that sells migraine glasses. (Searches for “[Avulux glasses]( have increased 300% over the past two years). One highly-rated pair of migraine glasses brings in around $33K/month on Amazon. What's Next Migraine glasses are part of the Migraine Devices meta trend. Migraines are becoming more prevalent in the US. But perhaps notably, migraine attack potency is also on the rise. Approximately 50% of migraine problems reported now fall under the “moderate to severe” category (compared to only 22% in 2004). Which is why people are increasingly turning to migraine devices to help find relief. (Searches for “[migraine devices]( have increased by 2700% over the past 24 months). [Ice eye masks]( [migraine pillows]( and [migraine caps]( are examples of trending migraine products. Topic #2 AI Perfume [Chart]( AI perfume is any fragrance created using artificial intelligence technology. Specifically, AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data on fragrance compositions, customer preferences, and market trends to generate unique scent combinations. For example, the startup [EveryHuman]( provides a service they call “algorithmic perfumery.” Their users answer a few questions, and EveryHuman’s AI analyzes the answers and creates a personalized perfume based on that data. Google’s Cloud team has revealed that they’re working on “digitizing smell” using AI. According to Google, approximately 40 billion molecules have an odor. However, only 100 million of those molecules have been identified to date. Their AI model is aiming to analyze massive amounts of data to help identify currently unknown scents. What's Next AI perfumes are part of the Sensory AI meta trend. Search volume for “[sensory AI]( has grown by 525% over the past 24 months. Sensory AI refers to AI systems that can learn through several sensory inputs: smell, hearing, vision, etc. For example, Meta has unveiled the ImageBind AI model. This model can learn from six types of sensory data. While it’s still in its research phase, Meta believes that this system will be able generate multisensory content in the future. Topic #3 Mesh Ballet Flats [Chart]( Mesh ballet flats are ballet flats made with mesh material. These flats typically have a slim, lightweight, and flexible sole, similar to traditional ballet flats, which makes them comfortable for all-day wear. The distinguishing feature of mesh ballet flats is the use of mesh fabric in the upper portion of the shoe. Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Lawrence, and Sofia Richie are some celebrities who have been recently spotted with mesh ballet flats. Top videos about mesh ballet flats get an average of 18.5K views on TikTok. Alaia is an example of a brand seeing growing demand for their mesh ballet flats. (Searches for “[Alaia ballet flats]( have increased by 7700% over the past 12 months). What's Next Mesh ballet flats are part of the #ShoeTok meta trend. The #shoetok hashtag has over 56.3K posts on the platform. Here are a few examples of trending ShoeTok products: [Chunky loafers]( combine the classic design of loafers with a chunky or thick sole. [Recovery shoes]( support recovery after intense physical activity. [Motorsport shoes]( are engineered for individuals engaged in motorsports, including car racing, motorcycle racing, karting, and other high-speed, precision driving activities. Topic #4 Fluted Cabinet [Chart]( Fluted cabinets feature vertical grooves on the surface of the cabinet doors or drawer fronts. These grooves are typically evenly spaced and run from top to bottom, creating a textured or decorative element on the cabinet's front panels. They are becoming popular on TikTok (top videos about fluted cabinets average 247.3K views on the platform). Specifically, we’re seeing growing interest in fluted glass cabinets. Searches for “[fluted glass cabinet]( have increased by 900% over the past five years. The vertical grooves on a fluted glass cabinet create a diffusing effect, making it difficult for people to see inside. What's Next Fluted cabinets are part of the Fluted Interior Design meta trend. Here are a few examples of in-demand fluted products: [Fluted panels]( are used as wall decor. These panels imitate the look of natural wood. However, they are resistant to mold, water, and termites. [Fluted doors]( feature vertical grooves or flutes on the surface. [Fluted shower glass]( makes it difficult for people from one side to see clear images of those on the other side. “Exploding Topics Pro gives us a huge competitive advantage” [Eric Siu headshot]( Exploding Topics Pro is the only product that identifies trends at least 12 months before they take off. Which is why over 6,000 entrepreneurs and investors have signed up so far. Like Eric Siu, angel investor and founder of Single Grain. Eric recently told us that “Exploding Topics Pro gives us a huge competitive advantage”. Specifically, Eric uses the product to “spot non-obvious opportunities for products, features, investments and more.” The best part? You can try Exploding Topics Pro for just $1. So if you want to stay ahead of the curve, try Exploding Topics Pro today. [Try Exploding Topics Pro]( Exploding Topics 548 Market St. Suite 95149 San Francisco CA 94104-5401 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](