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.

The pandemic forced Britons to become increasingly reliant on their digital devices, but how exactly have lockdowns affected their relationship with technology? Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the UK to understand how they now use tech and their attitudes towards the upgrade cycle.

Distractions abound in the age of the smartphone as work emails, social media notifications, and news updates keep people glued to their devices. The Thrive Away app is helping people regain control of their digital lives and set healthy boundaries by screening all incoming mobile activity.

Social media has the ability to send its users into a spiral of self-pity one day and transform their lives through the power of community the next. Canvas8 spoke to Sarah Raphael, co-author of Mixed Feelings, about our love-hate relationship with social media and what this means for brands.