Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
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"I think people are looking for a bit of grit or something that feels a bit more real."
— Lily Redman , Influencer
"I just want to be outside, blissfully listening to music."
— Cheri Sanih , Influencer
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We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?
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