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.

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.

As parents become increasingly wary of how much time their children spend on screens, the National Institutes of Health is investigating the link between screens, behaviour, and development. The research suggests that more screen time is associated with lower scores on aptitude tests.

Ever felt bombarded by video screens, even away from phones and computers? The IRL sunglasses offer respite by blocking light from LCD and LED screens to blackness. It smashed its Kickstarter target, highlighting people's desire to control their tech use and curb media consumption.