The Verge has published its annual summer 'in' and 'out' list, a staff-curated selection of trends predicted to rise or fall in popularity. The list covers a range of categories from tech accessories to lifestyle habits.
Senior reporter Mia Sato's picks include motion sickness glasses as 'in' and AI 'pervert' glasses as 'out', alongside fiber (in) versus protein (out) and bootleg sports merch (in) versus official tech company merch (out). The list also features a polarizing take on outdoor activities, with 'floating in water' in and 'touching grass' out.
Editor Meredith Haggerty offers a more regional perspective, declaring 'The great New York renaissance' in and 'The Great American State Fair' out. Other selections from Haggerty include the Knicks garbage can as 'in' and Taylor Swift's MSG wedding as 'out', though the article notes this is not an exhaustive list.
The Verge acknowledges that each year's predictions generate strong reactions from readers. The publication has been compiling this list for several years, with previous editions linked in the story.
The implications for tech culture remain unclear, but the list reflects ongoing skepticism toward AI novelty products and a shift toward practical, analog alternatives. Readers are invited to debate the selections on social media.