With trust in big tech dwindling, people are looking for services that protect them from external surveillance. And as governments crack down on protest, new forms of digital democracy are emerging. Fully encrypted messaging app Signal is winning trust by giving back power to users.

With traditional ways of socialising blocked and the stress of the pandemic having a drastic impact on people's mental health, many Britons have embraced the soothing balm of a new or old hobby. But how might an uptick in creativity impact their leisure preferences in the post-pandemic era?

The value of creativity is often defined within the boundaries of capitalist frameworks – in terms of what it adds to the market or its financial worth. But could COVID-19 change those accepted norms? Canvas8 spoke to human geography professor Oli Mould about the power of creativity.

In May 2021, social media and camera company Snap announced the release of its latest product, Spectacles 4 – a move that reaffirms its commitment to making the AR experience more seamless and intuitive, ultimately enabling the virtual world to better merge with the physical.