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
Demographic transition statistics in the US and worldwide (2025)
Demographic transition statistics in the US and worldwide (2025)
Demographic transition refers to the reduction in birth and death rates, resulting in a population that gets steadily older over time and eventually begins to decline. The model...
What does post-pandemic consumer behavior look like in 2025?
What does post-pandemic consumer behavior look like in 2025?
The COVID-19 pandemic turned society upside down. Lockdowns and restrictions radically changed consumer behavior, and experts predicted that things would never go back to the wa...
How many people have been scammed? (2025 statistics)
How many people have been scammed? (2025 statistics)
Every year, new scams emerge and more people fall victim to scammers. But exactly how many people have been caught out? I’ve taken a look at some of the major statistics around...
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...