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Technology
Flip Phones Are Making A Comeback
A growing shift toward 'dumbphones' and classic flip phones is emerging as users seek to distance themselves from smartphone dependency.
Gen-Z
40 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Business
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As AI creates a skills mismatch, Gen Z must choose: be a specialist or a 'general-purpose nerd'
Gen Z workers face a critical professional divide between extreme specialization and 'general-purpose' versatility as AI reshapes entry-level employment.
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World
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An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper
An exam leak in India has exposed a deep Gen Z jobs crisis, presenting a significant test for Prime Minister Modi.
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World
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Revolt of the Cockroaches: How India’s Gen Z Humbled Modi
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Technology
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Getting into physical media? Here’s everything I’ve learned from 20+ years of collecting
7 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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Inside Modi’s Decision to Cave to India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Entertainment
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Gregg Araki Thinks It’s Good to Get Your Heart Broken
6 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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The ‘cockroach’ in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia’s elites
Gen Z is emerging as a disruptive political force across South Asia, challenging established elites through a wave of youth-led protests.
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World
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India’s Gen Z protesters puncture Narendra Modi’s aura of invincibility
India's Gen Z protesters have forced Narendra Modi into a swift retreat, denting his long-standing political invincibility.
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World
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India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
India's Gen Z is challenging the Modi government through 'Cockroach' protests, utilizing irreverent humor, memes, and street art to drive political change.
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World
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Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
India's Gen Z is utilizing memes and smartphones to challenge Prime Minister Modi's media control through a series of irreverent public protests.
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Technology
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Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
Generation Z is exhibiting a complex and increasingly critical relationship with artificial intelligence, challenging the narrative of seamless adoption.
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World
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Cockroach Revolt Exposes Cracks in Modi’s Vision of Rising India
A youth-led 'cockroach' protest movement driven by Gen Z is challenging Narendra Modi's power amid widespread anger over national exam leaks.
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World
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India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
India's Gen Z-led 'Cockroach' movement has forced a union minister's resignation following widespread protests and police clashes in New Delhi.
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World
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India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change
India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' (CJP) is transitioning from satire to a serious political movement amid protests over exam leaks.
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World
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Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march on Indian parliament
Thousands of youth-led 'cockroach' protesters have clashed with police in New Delhi during a march toward the Indian parliament.
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World
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Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Embracing ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Gen Z and Millennials are adopting 'grandmacore' activities like knitting and baking as a means of self-care and anxiety reduction.
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Entertainment
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From ‘Michael’ to ‘The Bride’: The Good, the Bad and the Meh of the 2026 Box Office (So Far)
The US box office is trending toward a $10 billion year in 2026, marking the most significant theatrical rebound since the pandemic era.
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World
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India’s Gen Z ‘cockroaches’ took protest to the streets. Now they rally around a hunger strike
India's Gen Z protesters and seasoned activist Sonam Wangchuk are uniting through a high-stakes hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
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World
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Sonam Wangchuk: Calls grow for Indian activist to end hunger strike as health worsens
Calls are mounting for Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike as his health deteriorates after 19 days of fasting.
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Entertainment
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Christopher Nolan Praises Gen Z Filmmakers For “Utterly Rejecting” AI Slop: “It’s Hitting At Exactly The Wrong Time”
Director Christopher Nolan praises Gen Z for rejecting "AI slop," arguing that the notion of AI replacing human creators is complete nonsense.
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Entertainment
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Christopher Nolan Praises ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ Says Young Audiences Are Rejecting “AI Slop”
Director Christopher Nolan reports a shift in Gen Z preferences toward tactile storytelling and a rejection of "AI slop" in cinema.
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Technology
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I swapped my smartphone for a 'dumb phone'. It changed me
Minimalist 'dumb' phones surge as users claim a life‑changing break from screens
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Business
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More Gen Zers are living with their parents than ever. The effects could reverberate for decades.
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Technology
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Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?
5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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Inside ‘Chinese Dreamcore,’ Where Gen Z Relives a Brighter Past
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
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College graduates could be AI's first workforce test: Chart of the Day
Recent reports examine the evolving relationship between college graduates, artificial intelligence, and current hiring trends in the labor market.
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Business
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Gen Z’s hiring hell is real: 1 in 3 employers admit they’re replacing entry-level roles with AI
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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World
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Two years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Kenya marks the second anniversary of 2024 anti-government protests as police blockade Nairobi amid ongoing demands for justice.
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Health
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Younger Adults May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations
New research indicates that Gen-Z and Millennials are experiencing faster biological aging than previous generations, potentially leading to serious health risks.
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Business
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KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z
KFC’s design leadership is questioning corporate reliance on Gen Z marketing as the chain refreshes its branding and menu.
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Business
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Gen Z and millennial professionals are avoiding phone calls
7 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Technology
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"This Isn't Your Granny's Flip Phone"
Commodore’s new minimalist flip phone targets Gen Z with a digital detox alternative to smartphones.
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Business
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Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search
Teen summer hiring reaches an 80-year low, creating significant hurdles for young job seekers across the nation.
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Technology
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Old iPods Are Making A Comeback Thanks To Gen Z
A growing trend toward 'slowtech' is driving a resurgence in the use of vintage hardware like iPods as users seek to disconnect from the smartphone era.
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World
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Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Entertainment
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‘Backrooms’ Sends Hollywood Running to Reddit for New Ideas
6 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Entertainment
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A Gen Z Revolution at the Movies
Digital creators from platforms like YouTube are fundamentally restructuring the traditional movie business and driving a Gen Z revolution in cinema.
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Entertainment
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Obsession Director Curry Barker Says Gen Z Is 'Tired of Slop' and 'Will Show Up' for Good Movies
Director Curry Barker states that Gen Z audiences are tired of low-quality content and will support well-made films.
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Entertainment
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The Biggest Superhero Movie of All Time Loses Box Office Crown to 2026's $750K Breakout
The film 'Obsession' has surpassed historical box office benchmarks, overtaking long-standing records held by high-budget superhero franchises.