Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

Spotify, SoundCloud, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal – all offer playlists that are curated to users’ individual preferences. But are we taking notice of the music we consume on a daily basis or are algorithms pushing us into echo chambers that dramatically alter our tastes to enjoy more of the same?

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing people to stay at home out of a sense of public responsibility, artists are having to cancel shows worldwide. How are live-streaming platforms filling the void, and could digital behaviours during the crisis create long-term changes in how people consume music?

The headphone market is highly competitive, high-tech, and usually high priced. Nura is a company renowned for offering premium headphones that are customized to each person’s needs. Through NuraNow, it’s offering the same quality on a subscription basis, removing the initial price barrier.

The majority of countries in Europe have closed schools and social spaces during the pandemic. Coupled with stringent social-distancing measures, this keeps teens from hanging out in person. Enter Yubo: a fresh way to socialise online and feel connected during lockdown.