The iPod comeback no one saw coming - and Gen Z is totally here for it

Gen Z is reviving the iPod - not for nostalgia alone, but to disconnect from constant notifications.

The iPod Comeback Is Real and It’s Part of a Much Bigger 2026 Trend

Coined by The Cut ’s Kathryn Jezer-Morton, friction-maxxing is a 2026 trend that involves intentionally adding inconvenience, struggle, and analog, “slow” processes back into daily life to combat the ...

Why Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods again

Young adults are eschewing all-in-one devices like the iPhone and moving more towards purpose-built technology, renewing ...

Gen Z is fueling an iPod comeback

Gen Z is hunting down old iPods on eBay and Marketplace. They want music without notifications, algorithms, or distraction. The click wheel is their digital detox.

14 surprising ways to use your iPhone's USB-C port - beyond just charging

USB-C turns your iPhone into a hub for work, media, and storage. Sure, you can use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or MagSafe. But USB-C has clear advantages.