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Some Other Time

... friends, while his or her friends might still be sound asleep in another time zone—though that doesn’t stop the person from sending messages anyway or from the friend responding hours later when they have time. Maintaining such friendships is automatically time-shifted as their daily lives are out of sync, however it doesn’t feel entirely unnatural. Young people grew accustomed to time-shifted app-based gaming, such as Words with Friends and Scrabble, in which they have to wait for friends to ...

Social (TV) Network

... large percentage of time streaming video (17%) and listening to music/audio (16%). UK youth spend the second largest portion of their media consumption time listening to music/audio (16%) and the third largest portion watching live TV (12%). Teen Zs spend significantly more time gaming and listening to music each week than Gen Ys, who spend more time than teen Zs watching TV live.Thinking about all the media you consume in a typical week, please tell us about what percentage of time you spend doing ...

Reality Bites

... entertainment, and the obstructive nature of headsets prevents this. Unlike gaming environments like Minecraft, VR worlds are not infinite. Currently, the viewer is stuck there, leaving them unable to control their destiny or to multitask while exploring, since headsets cut them off from the outside world, making it difficult to do anything else. Multitasking is an engrained behavior for youth, so convincing them to abandon this habit will not be simple. They can text and tweet while gaming, watching TV, or ...

Over Stimulation

... media notifications, news updates, gaming alerts, and emails. Even something like Snapstreaks—a self-imposed competition to connect—creates a level of urgency to accomplish trivial tasks that further fuels the fire of overstimulation. All of this adds to a persistent sense of anxiety among Ys and Zs as they feel like they can never fully catch up no matter how productively they spend their time or how many steps they take to optimize their lives.Further contributing to youth’s ...

Global Food & Beverage Trends

... youth in virtual reality is the physical barrier presented by VR itself; young consumers seek social experiences, and wearing a headset that cuts them off from their companions makes this difficult (see Reality Bites). The novelty of a VR experience is still enticing young people, and they’re engaging with virtual reality around music content, travel [will have link to CD 6/27], gaming, and more. In fact, two in 10 global youth would be interested in seeing more virtual reality experiences from ...

Retail 2.0: A.I., AR & VR

... to see more augmented reality in stores, and this rises to 23% of Trendsetters in the UK and 21% in the U.S. Interestingly, there's a noticeable gender divide: far more men than women would like AR options when shopping in-store. Men are more likely to prioritize gaming as a hobby, thus making them already primed for this kind of tech. As brands continue to roll out this technology and more customers experience it, it's likely all of these numbers will increase. - Brands Using Augmented Reality ...

Community > Commerce

... have an opportunity to provide such spaces. PC game equipment company Razer—which has been described as "the Apple of gaming"—opened a store in San Francisco to much fanfare this past summer as it invites people to play games for hours and has become a popular after-school hangout for kids. Additionally, activewear brand Bandier has been celebrated for creating a strong fan community, particularly through its store on NYC's Fifth Avenue, which serves as a social hangout and ...

Gen Z State Of Mind

... , while it’s also driving their demand for greater representation of diversity from the Inside Out, particularly religion, which is an especially evident form of diversity among their generation. Their independence positions them well for a future where they will have more Robot Relations, while their pragmatism is also causing them to be ready for such. They’re likewise taking a pragmatic approach to Gaming The System, having turned gaming into a highly productive outlet to develop knowledge and ...

Race To Zero

... in the race to reduce excess, and influencers touting this concept who are building their personal brands as zero-waste proponents are a growing niche on social media. Rather than posting about flashy purchases or luxury goods, it has become a point of pride for modern youth to demonstrate how they’re gaming the system to diminish the amount of waste they’re contributing to the world, and earning a reward in the form of a healthier environment. A group of young people committed to working toward ...

Global Bytes

... feature his gaming exploits but also encapsulate the experience of coming of age in a unified, open Europe where cultures are often thrown together.ALL INDIA BAKCHOD, INDIAThis comedy collective challenges the social norms in its native country, posting occasionally lewd and raucous videos on its YouTube channel. From making fun of Indian stereotypes to defending gay rights to challenging the caste system, the members’ views are resonating with other young Indians eager for change. DIE LOCHIS ...