Gen Z Embraces Granny Hobbies and Vintage Tech to Unplug, YPulse Finds in 2026 Report
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Updated · ypulse.com · Jul 14
Gen Z Embraces Granny Hobbies and Vintage Tech to Unplug, YPulse Finds in 2026 Report
1 articles · Updated · ypulse.com · Jul 14
Summary
YPulse says Gen Z is moving beyond a TikTok fad, taking up traditional “granny hobbies” and buying vintage tech as part of a broader push to unplug.
The shift is tied to frustration with always-on digital life, with the trend report framing analog activities and older devices as a way to disconnect.
Gen Z girls are especially active in hands-on hobbies, while Gen Z boys are showing a parallel analog streak through collecting rather than knitting or crafting.
The finding, highlighted in YPulse’s July 9, 2026 Going Analog Trend Report, points to a wider youth preference for offline, tactile experiences.