In 2026, the urban skyline is a shimmering grid of hyper-efficient AI and augmented reality. Yet, look down at the sidewalk of any major city, and you’ll see something unexpected: a sea of low-resolution pixels, plastic flip-phone hinges, and the grainy flash of point-and-shoot cameras. The early 2000s are back—not just as a fashion statement, but as a survival tactic for the soul. In an era where "always-on" connectivity has reached its breaking point, urbanites are reclaimi