Dumb phones, CDs, and vinyl: Gen Z embraces analogue tech to combat digital fatigue

Compact discs Source: Getty / Kinga Krzeminska

In Usap Tayo, we discussed why digital natives are increasingly turning to basic gadgets and analog media to limit social media's influence on their daily lives and mental well-being.

"Dumb phones" and iPods are being used to escape the constant distraction of apps and endless notifications.
Demand for physical formats like CDs is rising as youth seek a more intentional and tactile music experience.
This trend serves as a "recalibration" of how to live alongside technology without losing touch with reality.

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