Coveted in the late ‘90s due to its cameo in sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, the Nokia 8110 is being relaunched in 2018 with a few upgrades. While it was previously a symbol of futuristic tech, it’s now positioned as a nostalgic device that can help owners break free of constant connectivity.

Smartphones give us access to a wealth of information with just a few taps – but at what cost to our attention spans? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Adrian F. Ward, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, to learn how the presence of a mobile device can reduce a person’s cognitive capacity.

AI has increasingly become a topic of concern for Britons, to the point members of the British Science Association are saying the national debate around how such tech could be exploited will be higher up on the agenda than climate change and terrorism. As a result, Britons want greater protection.

A psychological study exploring Facebook addiction has found a link between contingent self-worth and compulsive use of the social media site. As the research finds, people who stake their self-worth on the opinions of others are more likely to engage with the platform in an obsessive manner.