It’s been a few years since Lifehacker looked at the slang of Generation Z, long enough that Generation Alpha has had time to develop and spread some of its own special buzzwords and jargon. Here's an alphabetized collection of slang taken from both Gen-Z and Gen A.
When U.S. Air Force serviceman Aaron Bushnell lit himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., in February, far too many applauded the 25-year-old’s very public, viral, suicide protest. Cornel West called him a “dear brother” and praised his example, saying, “Let us never forget the extraordinary courage and commitment of brother Aaron Bushnell who […]
Gen Z's new status symbol: Injections (Second column, 7th story, link)
A new study reveals the popular abbreviations that Generation Z perceive as 'old'. Thankfully, there are some easy swaps you can make to keep up with youngsters
A generation of young people is struggling to find homes, but that doesn't mean that they can't switch to clean energy -- and put more money in their pockets.
Research finds Gen-Z and Baby Boomers have opposing views on what ageing looks like
Generation z are shunning the corporate ladder because they recognise we live in an asset-driven economy that penalises work
President Joe Biden signed the bill this week that could ban TikTok from the U.S. if its parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell the platform. According to young political content creators, the ban could decimate Gen Z’s access to political news and information. “An unfortunately large amount of 18- to 24-year-olds find out information about local […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Fully one-third of Generation Z voters -- those between 18 and 24 years old -- say Israel doesn't have a right to exist as a nation. That's according to a new survey from RMG Research for Summit.org. And that explains all the antisemitic ignorance dotting America's higher places of learning in recent months.
The feature-free phone, launched at Milan design week, is the latest device to tap into young people’s concerns about attention-harvesting and data privacyIt’s almost enough to make you stop doomscrolling: dull devices are now cool.The Boring Phone is a new, featureless flip phone that is feeding the growing appetites of younger people who want to bin their smartphones in favour of a dumbphone. Continue reading
Navigating a new work environment can be challenging. You’re just starting your career and might feel grateful for the opportunity, but at the same time, may notice unfair expectations being placed on you. You may feel socially awkward around those older than you and like you have nothing in common with those further along in their careers or personal lives. You might even want to create healthy boundaries around time and relationships at work but feel like you haven’t yet “earned” the right to...
Ads for top-shelf liquor usually lean heavily and stereotypically into the 1% lifestyle, with beautiful people hanging out in exotic settings where the common folk aspire to tread. The new campaign for Belvedere 10, a $150-per-bottle line extension of the flagship vodka, goes for a slightly different kind of chic, while adding a dose of humor that’s largely absent from the category. The cinematic spot comes from director Taika Waititi, who stars alongside Grammy Award-winning artist...