A new survey from Match indicates that the oldest members of Gen Alpha, now in their teens, express notably more optimism about dating and romance than Gen Z did at the same age. The survey comes as Gen Z continues to report dating app fatigue, burnout, and declining interest in hookups.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-20
Retro tech company Tin Can, known for reviving the landline phone for children, is preparing a new product modeled on the Rolodex contact organizer. The device aims to bring another pre-digital tool to today's younger generation, following the same retro-tech approach as its earlier landline offering.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-15
Companies in the $64 billion functional beverage industry are reformulating adult-oriented products—those built around electrolytes and better-for-you ingredients—into versions marketed to Gen Alpha children. The shift moves away from traditional sugary kids' drinks like Hi-C, Kool-Aid, and Capri Sun toward healthier-positioned alternatives.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
According to a satirical roundup, primary school children have adopted the phrase 'that's AI' or 'that's so AI' as an insult for anything that seems inauthentic, cheap or unconvincing, regardless of whether artificial intelligence was actually involved. The term functions as a broad synonym for 'bullshit,' applied to everything from knock-off merchandise to parental excuses.
theguardian.com
· 2026-09-24