A decade ago, social media was seen as a novel distraction. But with 92% of US teens going online daily, an online persona can lay the groundwork for an individual’s entire social life. Given the internet’s influence on Gen Z, Common Sense is helping students become better digital citizens.

Coveted in the late ‘90s due to its cameo in sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, the Nokia 8110 is being relaunched in 2018 with a few upgrades. While it was previously a symbol of futuristic tech, it’s now positioned as a nostalgic device that can help owners break free of constant connectivity.

Ever felt bombarded by video screens, even away from phones and computers? The IRL sunglasses offer respite by blocking light from LCD and LED screens to blackness. It smashed its Kickstarter target, highlighting people's desire to control their tech use and curb media consumption.

With technology’s ubiquity in modern life, media narratives have traditionally either celebrated or demonised its societal and personal effects. But as the dust settles, people are coming to a more nuanced understanding of how technology impacts them. As a result, they’re now looking to learn how to manage their relationship with tech – something they’re expecting brands to lend a hand with.