The South Korean government is using an app to monitor its citizens in quarantine. While people in social isolation want better access to healthcare resources and support, data privacy concerns are raising questions about the use of state-regulated health tech to control the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused people around the world to suddenly and drastically alter their everyday habits, but what will the lasting impact be? Canvas8 spoke to three experts to explore the long-term implications of the crisis on how we spend, socialise, and stay healthy.

People around the world have taken to messaging apps to share knowledge around COVID-19. However, these 'dark social' channels can become breeding grounds of misinformation. WhatsApp is taking a stand to protect users by introducing forward limits on messages.

The spread of COVID-19 has seen people frantically stock their cupboards and freezers, with empty supermarket shelves a common sight worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Leonard Lee, a marketing professor at the National University of Singapore, to understand the human needs that fuel panic-buying.