Re-evaluating sober-curious
The market for alcohol alternatives has reached a fever pitch, but do we risk abandoning something fundamental to humanity by dropping booze?
China’s obsession with brand collabs hits a fever pitch
Unexpected collaborations between brands have been a global hit, with fun LTOs and social-optimized imagery. In China, 2023 was a watershed year for unique team-ups and the trend shows no sign of slowing.
The first IRL sneaker from .Swoosh has dropped
Nike’s digital studio has put out its first sneaker you can actually wear
HiFi Hangouts
The surprising way Zers and Millennials are fighting isolation and reconnecting IRL
Lab-Grown Chicken Hits US Menus
Chef José Andrés has introduced a cell-based meat dish at China Chilcano, his restaurant in Washington DC.
Takeout-Only might be the future of fast food
Only 15% of fast food visits in 2022 were dine-in; booths and tables are increasingly looking like an endangered species.
The End of “Logging Out”
It’s increasingly difficult to simply log out of many popular apps and services – a design choice that represents a sea change in our relationship with our digital accounts.
AI is going to change how we have fun, too
Microsoft has demonstrated an AI’s ability to play Minecraft, portending a sea change in how games are created and played.
The “No Kids” movement is booming – and so is the backlash
A growing number of Millennial influencers are celebrating the child-free lifestyle, representing a seismic shift in cultural norms.
The End of Workaholism?
The tide appears to be shifting, as – for the first time in 50 years – wealthy Americans opt for more free time over more income.
Does Dry January Still Matter?
Participation in dry January is on the decline – and it may mark a sea change in the alcohol-free movement.
New Efforts are Pushing Americans to Fight Food Waste
In the United States, food waste is responsible for twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as commercial aviation – making it a key challenge in fighting climate change.
Chinese Gen Zers are Embracing Entrepreneurialism
Bucking tradition, many in the post-00’s generation are eschewing the corporate ladder and seeking to carve out their own destiny, Sixth Tone reports.
The Motorverse is the Metaverse on Wheels
Gizmodo samples a tech platform designed to answer the question, “If don’t have to drive your car in the future, what do you do?”
The Coming College Enrollment Bust
Vox explores the challenges facing US colleges – and in particular, small, private schools – as a declining birthrate accelerates the drop in enrollment.