Gen Z

5 stories about Gen Z, newest first — from Culture, Campus, Technology & AI.

A pink frosted cake covered in oversized colourful gems, sprinkles and ribbon bows on a shiny pink backdrop

What Is Whimsymaxxing? Why Gen Z Is Bedazzling Everything

Rhinestones on coffee cups, colourful rooms and bedazzled everything: whimsymaxxing is Gen Z’s latest answer to minimalism and taking life too seriously.

Young worker looking at a laptop with an abstract artificial intelligence interface reflected in her glasses

Culture2 DAYS AGO

AI Is Coming for Your Job. Cute. Here’s What Gen Z Actually Needs to Know

AI probably will not replace every job, but it is changing entry-level work fast. Here is what Gen Z should know about skills, careers and the future of work.

Silver Nikon Coolpix P1 compact digital camera

Culture4 DAYS AGO

Why Everyone Is Suddenly Using Digital Cameras Again

Point-and-shoot cameras are back in the group chat. Here is why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reaching for older digital cameras when phone cameras are technically better.

Young adult holding iced coffee outside a modern building

Campus, Technology & AI6 DAYS AGO

Would You Bring Iced Coffee to a Job Interview?

A viral recruiter debate has Gen Z arguing over what “professional” even means.

Two women enjoy coffee while recording a podcast indoors.

CultureSEP 25, 2026

Why Gen Z Is Turning to Podcasts for More Than Background Noise

Podcasts offer Gen Z a slower, more focused way to follow ideas, conversations and communities beyond the scroll.