As the first digitally native generation, Gen Zers are used to social media being a vital part of the way they communicate. While increasing online behaviors can have their pitfalls, Locket is one app helping to foster more meaningful offline connections that take place outside of social media.

OneSec is helping smartphone users reduce their screen time through self-imposed pauses before accessing their favourite apps. It is hoped that setting boundaries will encourage users to reconnect with the real world and adopt a more conscious, mental health-focused approach to everyday decisions.

Social media has become omnipresent in our daily lives and is a fundamental resource for understanding the world around us. But what impact does society's evolving relationship with the news and Big Tech platforms have on our individual understanding of conflicts and crises?

Frustrations with legacy social media platforms are increasing, with targeted algorithms causing more distress than desire. To challenge this, RTRO utilises ChatGPT to offer an anti-algorithm social platform that foregrounds positivity and community – a refreshing alternative amid digital fatigue.