# The strong return of "dumb tech" among young people

> Objects from the 1970s-80s (Walkmans, wired headphones, LCD watches) are seeing a resurgence of interest among Generation Z, far from the fully digitalized world.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 6 November 2026 at 17:26. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 6 November 2026 at 17:26.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 6 November 2026 at 17:26
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 17:26
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/11573-the-strong-return-of-dumb-tech-among-young-people

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Walkman, casque filaire, montre LCD: comment la "Dumb tech" fait un retour en force loin du tout dématérialisé](https://www.bfmtv.com/tech/vie-numerique/walkman-casque-filaire-montre-lcd-comment-la-dumb-tech-fait-un-retour-en-force-loin-du-tout-dematerialise_AV-202611060669.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 6 November 2026 at 17:26

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Cite as: Acturadar, “The strong return of "dumb tech" among young people”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/11573-the-strong-return-of-dumb-tech-among-young-people
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology