Plus the snack hyperacceleration, our golden age of pickles, and more. By Sam StoneAugust 7, 2026Getty ImagesWelcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last time we covered Gen Z’s rising alcohol consumption rates. We’ve officially entered that moment in summer.
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Plus the snack hyperacceleration, our golden age of pickles, and more. By Sam StoneAugust 7, 2026Getty ImagesWelcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last time we covered Gen Z’s rising alcohol consumption rates. We’ve officially entered that moment in summer.
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