The connected nature of the modern world means that virtually all information can be accessed on a smartphone – yet some suggest that tapping and swiping to search online is archaic. How might Biggerpan’s Magic Cards, a predictive mobile interface, change the way we interact with our devices?

The clamour of modern urban life – in both the physical and digital worlds – can sometimes be overwhelming. In the first of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at how complexion reduction is seeing apps redesigned with bold headers, simple icons and reduced colour for a unified mobile experience.

We’re now constantly connected – the average person checks their phone 150 times a day – but it’s an unwanted burden for many. Canvas8 spoke with cyborg anthropologist Amber Case, author of Calm Technology, to understand the importance of designing tech that respects people’s limited attention.

When it comes to online security, Britons aren’t playing it safe; identity theft is at a record high, while 23% of people use their name or date of birth as a password. Offering a seamless solution to online protection, Yoti is a digital identity app that only requires a selfie for verification.