Everywhere I look online, trend predictors say 2026 is the year being offline makes a comeback – I couldn’t be happier about it. The signs are everywhere. Analogue bags filled with physical hobbies are (ironically) going viral. ‘Low dopamine evenings’ are becoming more common. ‘Brain rot’ and ‘doomscrolling’ are everyday lingo and, let’s be honest, we’re sick of it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 01:19 UTC