personalFriday, July 24, 2026
Today's personal tech roundup is about intentional disconnection. Gen Z is ditching smartphones for flip phones, and a how-to piece warns against using your car's USB port. Meanwhile, the DSA's homepage offers a counterpoint on collective action, and a blogger checks in on mental health.
Two pieces today argue for scaling back tech dependency in different ways.
Gen Z's flip phone adoption isn't nostalgia, it's a deliberate move to cut digital noise. The piece frames it as a 'slow tech' response to growing up on social media.
Car USB ports often deliver too little power for modern phones. The fix is a dedicated 12V charger with USB-C PD, not the built-in port.
Rounding out the day: a political organization's mission and a personal mental health check-in.
The DSA's homepage lays out its vision for democratic control of the economy. It's a straightforward primer on what the organization stands for.
A long-time blogger noticed distress in comments and posted a brief reminder about the 988 crisis line. It's a small but earnest call to reach out.
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