The surge in screen-time sparked by COVID-19 has left some people mentally and emotionally fatigued. Yet online habits don’t have to be defined by ‘doomscrolling’ and unrealistic social feeds. How can ‘digital gardens’ facilitate a calmer and more cooperative way to interact on the web?

Dispo, a photo-sharing app that mimics the experience of using a disposable camera, is taking off in the US. Its appeal is rooted in its nostalgic, lo-fi quality, coming at a time when people are seeking ways to express themselves beyond the highly-curated feeds of platforms such as Instagram.

At a moment when people have more time and a desire for new routines, it's perhaps not surprising that vinyl is making a major comeback. While the cult of vinyl has been rising for some time, people are using the pandemic to double down on their love of retro records.

Between the build-up of ‘digital clutter’ and constant distraction of apps, smartphones, and tablets, tech advancements have enveloped us in a binary fog at almost all times. How can minimalism and more mindful usage help preserve mental wellbeing and boost productivity?