As people become more mindful of endless scrolling and smartphone usage, they’re asking whether brands are doing enough to help them curb these habits. Blloc’s Ratio is an Android launcher that creates a streamlined and simplified UX, keeping users in control of their screen time.

There have been countless headlines about the dangers of smartphone addiction, but what benefits could these devices have on our mental state? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Shiri Melumad, a marketing professor at the Wharton School, about how our phones can provide comfort in times of stress.

A local assembly in Japan's Kagawa prefecture has passed an ordinance seeking to prevent internet and video game addiction among kids. However, amid efforts to self-isolate due to COVID-19, this move may have a minimal impact as online learning and entertainment see a surge of interest.

A school in the UAE city of Sharjah has implemented a digital detox camp for its students. As increased screen time becomes a worry in regions with rising digital penetration, school teachers are looking for methods to provide the younger cohort with alternatives.