Posts Tagged ‘Gen Z’
Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: Which Does Gen Z Prefer? The Answer Might Surprise You
Diamonds have always occupied that rare intersection between geology and mythology – a glittering shorthand for success, romance, and “I finally got a promotion big enough to justify treating myself.” Whether tucked into an engagement ring or perched on a tennis bracelet, they have long carried a collective cultural weight: status, sentiment, and a whisper…
Read MoreInstagram Teen Accounts Set to Operate Under PG-13 Rules: What It Means for Tech, Privacy & Teenagers
The notion of hitting “play” on a movie rated PG-13 was once reserved for family nights or classic Saturday cinema. But now, thanks to Instagram, that metaphorical rating is shifting right into our teens’ social-media feeds. Instagram is rolling out a major update so that teen accounts will by default see content aligned with a…
Read MoreDoes Driving an EV Make You Hotter? Gen Z Say Yes, Obviously
Once upon a time, dating red flags were simple: ghosting, chewing too loudly, or being bad with texts. But for Gen Z, the latest relationship dealbreaker isn’t emotional-it’s electric. Literally. New research from AutoTrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, has found that what you drive can determine whether you’re date material-or an instant ick. The…
Read More1 in 3 Gen Z (and 1 in 4 Millennials) Now Turn to AI Platforms for Shopping Advice
It used to be that shopping advice came from your mum, a Vogue columnist, or – if you were really lost-asking a department store sales associate for help. Then the influencer industrial complex happened, and suddenly millions of us were scrolling through try-on hauls, “must-have” lists, and glossy affiliate links every time we opened Instagram.…
Read MorePinterest Just Launched ‘Thrift Shop’ – And We Think TikTok Shop Should Be Worried
There’s a new player in the resale game, and it’s arriving right on time for autumn’s vintage renaissance. Pinterest has officially launched Thrift Shop – a dedicated hub for secondhand shopping running from August 20 to September 26 – and it could shake up the way Gen Z spends their money online. Rather than relying…
Read MoreThis Retro Phone Is On The Cusp Of A Major Comeback
In an era where iPhones are basically an extension of your hand and TikTok knows you better than your own mum, a curious new tech trend is bubbling up from the depths of nostalgia: Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for BlackBerrys. Yes, that BlackBerry. The one your boss used in 2008. The one Paris…
Read MoreGen Z Would Marry an AI? Apparently The Answer Is ‘I Do’
In a plot twist that would make Black Mirror proud, 80% of Gen Z say they’d be up for marrying an AI, according to a new study from chatbot company Joi AI. Even more surprisingly, 83% say they’re capable of forming a deep emotional bond with one. Joi AI has even coined a term for…
Read MoreGen Z Are Down For Growing Babies In Bags
It sounds like a Black Mirror pitch: babies grown in artificial wombs, floating in bio-bags, entirely outside the human body. But this futuristic tech—called ectogenesis—is edging closer to reality, and Gen Z seems to be here for it. In a new survey by Theos, a religious think tank, 42% of 18–24-year-olds said they would support…
Read MoreAuthenticity Over Aesthetics: How Gen Z is Transforming Social Media Culture
Whilst it might feel like we have peaked on social media with ‘Tomato Girl Summer’ or ‘Woodland Fairy Core,’ is it time we all reclaimed our individuality online and rejected the hyperspeed trend sphere? Because let’s be honest, where can we go next with cosplaying roles online through aesthetics that have a two week lifespan?…
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