James is a Journalist at Exploding Topics. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Law, he completed a Diploma in Journalism through Press Association Training. He won the Premier League award for the best sports exam script. Now in his second spell with Exploding Topics, following three years covering Liverpool Football Club, James has a keen interest in the latest trends. He has been published in areas from AI to the commerce industry, with bylines including The Independent.
James’s Most Recent Posts
Pinterest stocks surge as Q1 results show record number of users and 16% YoY revenue growth
Pinterest stocks surge as Q1 results show record number of users and 16% YoY revenue growth
Pinterest has released its Q1 2025 results, and they paint a strong picture for the social media platform. Its number of users has continued to climb, reaching an all-time high....
“Vibe coding” surges as a quarter of Y Combinator startups now get AI to write their code
“Vibe coding” surges as a quarter of Y Combinator startups now get AI to write their code
“Vibe coding” is the latest artificial intelligence buzzword. It reflects the ever-improving capacity of AI to function as a genuinely useful software development tool. “Vibe co...
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: Which LLM is Better?
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: Which LLM is Better?
ChatGPT took AI chatbots into the mainstream in the US. It has continued to be a leader in the ever-evolving space, but the arrival of DeepSeek in January 2025 sent shockwaves t...
Decentralized social media searches up 6500% in 5 years
Decentralized social media searches up 6500% in 5 years
Decentralized social media operates on independently run servers. It reduces the power and control that traditional platform owners have over both users and content. Exploding T...
What will happen to TikTok as US ban approaches? A look at trending alternative RedNote
What will happen to TikTok as US ban approaches? A look at trending alternative RedNote
Talk of a TikTok ban back in January caused a surge in interest, with searches for Chinese social media app RedNote shooting up 99X+ in the space of 3 months. TikTok briefly "we...
Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries
Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries
Quant fund searches have increased by 1150% in the past five years, Exploding Topics and Semrush analysis has found. This comes as AI fuels a surge of interest in tech-driven in...