From human-centred design to robot imagination, discover the ideas and innovations driving AI and robotics today.

Toward the end of 2021, Sonos released its Listen Better Report alongside a climate action plan, which laid out its commitment to a more sustainable future for the business. 

Smartphone brands are known to release new colours of a product months after its initial launch. But does this really entice new buyers even though the tech is the same?

CES returned earlier this month for another round of tech innovations and at WGSN Consumer Tech, we have much to be excited about, too. Read on to discover two trends –  sonic encounters and flying taxis – as part of our series covering our top trends forecasted for 2022 and beyond.

In the latest of our white paper insights, we look into tech and how the brands should be extending the life of products to build consumer relationships.

Air taxis, a focus on sustainability and space as the final commercial frontier are among the trends expected to feature at CES 2022.

At WGSN, we’ve been tracking the growth of robotics – a global market that will reach $38.3bn by 2024, according to consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. During the pandemic, robots moved from manufacturing lines to service roles.

WGSN has made our name forecasting trends in fashion, beauty, food and drink, interiors and consumer lifestyles. We now turn our attention to the exciting world of consumer tech.

Colour, material and finish can be key differentiators in a crowded market, and understanding how to use them on an emotional and symbolic level can be important to create lasting and prosperous relationships with your customers.