analogue bag noun [C]
UK /ˈæn.ə.lɒg ˌbæg/ US /ˈæn.ə.lɑːg ˌbæg/
a bag filled with activities such as knitting or books to help someone use their smartphone less in their free time
So-called analogue bags, filled with activities such as crosswords, knitting, novels and journals, have become the unexpected accessory of the season. They are being championed by millennials and gen Z as a way to reduce screen time – the idea is that the bag should contain the essentials needed to remain offline for as long as possible.
[theguardian.com, 9 January 2026]
Janalogue noun [C]
UK /ˈdʒæn.ə.lɒg/ US /ˈdʒæn.ə.lɑːg/
a campaign organized in the month of January that encourages people to spend less time using digital devices and more time on non-digital activities
Deloitte expects the next New Year’s resolution trend could be a digital detox, with Brits starting the year with an “analogue January” or “Janalogue” – a conscious disconnect from digital devices and apps. Of course, some resolutions may not endure, but “Janalogue” could well become an annual month of digital disconnection for UK consumers.
[advanced-television.com, 17 December 2025]
friction-maxxing noun [U]
/ˈfrɪk.ʃᵊn.ˌmæksɪŋ/
the practice of making everyday activities slightly less convenient to reduce reliance on digital devices and to discourage overuse
Paying with cash instead of a card. Using a flip-phone instead of a smartphone. Expressing your true opinion, even if it causes tension. Welcome to the new trend of friction-maxxing that’s catalyzing what it means to be human in 2026. Kathryn Jezer-Morton argues that in the face of technologies that sell us escapism at every turn, we need to build up tolerance for “inconvenience” and start friction-maxxing.
[cybernews.com, 7 January 2026]
