No longer will people need binoculars for the opera, as New York's Metropolitan Opera will start streaming performances for free while we practice social distancing. Letting people dip their toes into opera by making it more accessible may eventually encourage them to jump into the deep end.

The 2020 festival may be cancelled, but the organisers of the Cannes Lions are still hoping to inspire creativity through Lions Live, a platform for digital learning and networking. As the pandemic frees up many people's time, the move will likely appeal to those looking for opportunities to upskill.

The meteoric rise in digital media and handheld technology has prompted how artists explore and use technology as a new medium to create engaging digital works of art. Using everything from AR and VR to GIFs, holograms and AI to algorithms and code, artists are expanding what consumers consider ‘art’ to be.

Bored, anxious, and unable to leave home, Americans living under COVID-19 lockdown orders are eager for ways to pass the time. But what are the underlying behavioral drivers behind their surging interest in baking and cleaning? And how can brands support people adapting to 24/7 domestic life?