Today it seems that everything electronic is digital—a reasonable assumption considering it’s hard to find a turnable knob anywhere and values are displayed in digits everywhere. The underlying ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At the dawn of 2026, social media influencers at home and abroad proclaimed it the year of the “analog lifestyle,” ...

When daily life feels like a black hole of apps and feeds, it’s no surprise we crave the intimacy of physical media Usually, my handbag is a medley of digital devices and life essentials – my phone, ...

People are looking for ways to spend more time offline in 2026 — from setting scrolling limits to making "analog bags" Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Screen-free spaces that promote mindful relaxation and face-to-face connection have become increasingly popular over the last year Getty Analog rooms are the latest trend to take the design world by ...

There’s a new “it” bag — but it doesn’t come with a popular label. Dubbed “analog bags,” Gen Z is buying canvas totes and filling them with items to help them reduce their screen time. The term was ...

TikTok has dubbed 2026 the year of the 'analog lifestyle' as people seek to reduce screen time. Many are swapping digital devices for analog products like film cameras, physical journals and record ...

According to a recent CNN article, searches for “analog hobbies” on the arts and crafts store Michael’s website have increased by 136% in the past six months, according to the company. Searches for ...

With our homes and lives swarming with AI-powered devices, assistants and chatbots, a backlash is brewing. Pitched as “analog lifestyles,” it’s different than a short-term digital detox. Instead, it’s ...

Most people are chronically online. The morning starts with a scroll, the day is spent sending emails, and to wind down at night, it’s second nature to stream music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Screen ...

A few weeks ago, Merriam-Webster announced the 2025 word of the year, chosen by their “human editors”—a particularly noteworthy distinction: “slop,” which is defined as “digital content of low quality ...