A growing cultural shift in 2026 sees some older adults leading a move toward "analog moments," prioritizing tactile experiences like physical books, journals, and board games over excessive screen time. The Representation Gap
Despite their market size, older adults report a persistent lack of meaningful representation in media content. Tech Adoption Continues Among Older Adults - AARP
Following the news is considered a vital civic duty by 58% of those 65+, compared to only 32% of adults under 50.
Older adults are no longer passive consumers; they are tech-savvy and increasingly mobile-first.
Weekly podcast consumption among the 50+ demographic rose by 5% in 2025, primarily driven by a search for news and political content.
Generative AI use among older Americans doubled between 2023 and 2024, with 18% now using these tools, though privacy concerns remain a major barrier to wider adoption. Content Preferences & Fandom
Facebook remains the "clear favorite" for 72% of the demographic, followed by YouTube (53%) and Instagram (34%).
Streaming has become nearly universal, with 83% of adults 50+ using services like Amazon Prime Video (63%) and Netflix (60%).
08/29/2012 @ 3:42 pm
I’m actually looking forward to checking this one out. Serbian Film would have been better if not for all the hype surrounding the film. Salo ranks up there with this other film Sweet Movie as beautiful repulsing films I’ll never watch again.
I’m equally repulsed and intrigued by the concept of this film though.