Many people have been repairing items themselves, leading to growth in refurbished electronics and spare parts. As a result, more than a dozen states are considering ‘right to repair’ legislation which ensures people will have access to the necessary parts and tools to fix their own devices.

Polaroid cameras have been a hit for some time with Gen Zers, who appreciate tangible analog products in a world that's increasingly digital. The brand has launched a mini, more portable version of its camera with a selfie mirror for retro-loving teens reared on smartphone cameras.

Cultural memory is getting shorter, with mass digitisation causing people to seek solace in the recent past. But it’s not solely about innocence – ‘nowstalgia’ is fuelled by a desire to reimagine and right perceived wrongs. So, how is a meme mindset impacting Gen Z’s media consumption and style?

The surge in screen-time sparked by COVID-19 has left some people mentally and emotionally fatigued. Yet online habits don’t have to be defined by ‘doomscrolling’ and unrealistic social feeds. How can ‘digital gardens’ facilitate a calmer and more cooperative way to interact on the web?