Gen Z Sets Sail

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Cruises, once considered a vacation staple for retirees, are gaining popularity among Gen Z and millennials, Bloomberg reports.

Why It Hits: With the cost of flights, hotels, and meals continuing to rise, young travelers are looking for more affordable vacation options. And cruise ships are offering just that.

Behind the Journey: Cruise lines are seeing a shift in guest demographics, thanks in part to their relatively cheap offerings.

Final Voyage: Cruise lines are also catering to younger generations by transforming their ships into floating amusement parks, complete with water slides, go-kart tracks, zip lines, and even roller coasters.

The Future of Vacationing: As flights, hotels, and other travel expenses continue to rise, cruises could become the preferred vacation option for younger generations. And as more Gen Z and millennial travelers come aboard, cruise lines may increasingly cater to their tastes.

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Influencers and content creators are being courted by streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+, and YouTube isn’t exactly thrilled.

The Big Picture: As creators strike deals with traditional media companies and streaming platforms, YouTube is fighting to retain its talent, according to THR.

Behind the Clicks: Traditional media companies and streaming platforms are courting content creators to appeal to younger audiences. These creators already have built-in followings and can produce content faster and at a lower cost than major studios.

Final Stream: While creators are striking deals with Netflix, Disney, and others, they’re also staying on YouTube, where they have more creative control and an established audience. But as YouTube pushes back against outside deals, creators may find themselves caught between the platform that helped build their careers and the studios offering new opportunities.

Streaming’s Future: With streaming platforms seeking popular, lower-cost content that can be produced quickly, influencers and content creators could soon be taking over Netflix queues.

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58.4% of you voted Never in yesterday’s poll: Do you participate in betting or gambling?

“Unless you count the stock market, which would change my answer to yes.”

“I have better things to do with my money. Then again, I do spend a little on individual stocks rather than ETFs or mutual funds, which I consider a type of gambling.”

“I prefer to keep my money, but I do invest in stocks wisely, which I don’t consider gambling.”

“I love to wager $1 on pro football. It doesn’t hurt me financially and adds excitement to the games.”

“I play the lottery often. Once every few years, I like to sit at a $10-minimum blackjack table with $200 or $300 that pays true odds. That is, 3 to 2 on blackjack, not the cheat-you 6 to 5 they pay on the Strip.”

“I’d probably play online poker if it’s ever legalized, which it should be, since everything else seems to be.”

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🦚 Peacock is revamping its mobile app with a greater focus on vertical video, hoping to keep users watching for an extra hour each month.

📺 SNL drew its largest audience in two years with content creator Druski hosting.

🤝 David Ellison is under pressure to prove Skydance’s viability following the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.

→ Technology

🤖 Researchers investigate what causes AI agents to go rogue.

✈️ United Airlines is prohibiting AI bots from making flight reservations.

🖥️ Grok Build’s coding agent exposed private data belonging to thousands of users.

→ Fashion/E-commerce

🥾 Converse and Tyler, The Creator are teaming up to launch the Bronco Boot Low, a new workwear-inspired shoe.

👜 Balenciaga is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Le City bag with a campaign starring Nicole Richie and Rachel Sennott.

👟 Rick Owens is bringing back Adidas’ experimental 2013 running tech, featuring spring-like blades in the soles.