ET: April 30th 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 Flat Back Earrings [Chart]( Flat-back earrings have a flat surface that rests against the skin when worn. This flat backing eliminates the irritation or discomfort that can occur when curved or pointed earrings press against the skin. TikTok videos about these earrings have garnered more than 24 million views. One popular pair of flat-back earrings brings in approximately $108K/month on Amazon. What's Next Flat-back earrings are part of the Distinctive Jewelry meta trend. Jewelry enthusiasts are turning to social media to share their favorite pieces. For example, there are over 71K videos with the #jewelrytok tag on TikTok alone. This is driving demand for unique jewelry pieces designed to stand out on social media. Here are examples of trending jewelry categories: [Permanent jewelry]( is non-removable due to the absence of a traditional clasp. [Chunky gold jewelry]( refers to very thick jewelry made from gold or gold plating. [Clover bracelets]( feature a four-leaf clover charm as their focal point. Topic #2 Retrieval Augmented Generation [Chart]( Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is a framework designed to improve the quality of LLM responses. LLMs typically generate their outputs based solely on stored training data. On the other hand, RAG models reference an external source before generating a response. This approach can significantly reduce the chance that the LLM will “hallucinate” inaccurate information. What's Next RAG is part of the LLM Optimization Techniques meta trend. We’re seeing a growing number of techniques and approaches designed to improve LLM training, prompting and output quality. Examples of trends in this area include [chain of thought prompting]( [synthetic data]( [few shot prompting]( and [data augmentation](. Topic #3 Toe Spacers [Chart]( Toe spacers are placed between the toes in order to create space and maintain proper alignment. This product, typically made of flexible materials like silicone or gel, can help people that experience foot health issues like bunions, hammertoes, or overlapping toes. Toe spacers may also help provide relief from discomfort or pain caused by conditions like corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. One popular pack of toe spacers generates around $140K/month on Amazon. What's Next Toe spacers are part of the Foot Health Products meta trend. We’re seeing an increasing number of DTC products designed to improve foot health. Examples of trending foot health products include [wide toe shoes]( [bunion correctors]( and [compression boots](. Topic #4 Mini Portable Printer [Chart]( Mini portable printers are compact, lightweight devices designed to print on the go. These printers are often small enough to fit in a backpack or handbag, and they usually connect to devices (like smartphones, tablets, or laptops) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Interest in this product category can be mainly attributed to the company Phomemo (searches for the brand have [increased by 204% over the past 24 months](. One Phomemo mini printer generates approximately $173K/month on Amazon. What's Next Mini portable printers are part of the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt meta trend. TikTok has become a massive force in digital marketing—especially for DTC companies. The #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag has over 7.3 million posts. Here are a few examples of TikTok-trending products: [Fluted cabinets]( (top TikTok videos get 174.2K views) feature vertical grooves on the surface of the cabinet doors or drawer fronts. [EMS massagers]( (top TikTok videos get 1.4M views) are devices that use electrical muscle stimulation to promote muscle relaxation and recovery. [Hydrogen water bottles]( (top TikTok videos get 73.3k views) infuse water with hydrogen gas. “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](