With technology’s ubiquity in modern life, media narratives have traditionally either celebrated or demonised its societal and personal effects. But as the dust settles, people are coming to a more nuanced understanding of how technology impacts them. As a result, they’re now looking to learn how to manage their relationship with tech – something they’re expecting brands to lend a hand with.

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.

The digital era has made keeping tabs on children’s behavior more difficult for parents, who often fret about the various dangers of constant connectedness – from smartphone addiction to age-inappropriate content to the threat of cyberbullying. So, how can tech be made more kid-friendly?

With problematic gambling impacting financial, social, and mental health, challenger bank Monzo has unveiled an in-app tool that helps users restrict their betting and be more responsible with their money. How does it use tech to empower people without taking away their autonomy?