Spotify’s AI DJ drew mixed reactions, with some praising the feature as a fun twist on curation and others lamenting that it dilutes the human connection of communal listening.

AI takes over the dancefloor 

People delight in the fact that ChatGPT is prone to mistakes, and their attempts to troll the software – perhaps to flex human superiority – are unearthing some bizarre encounters with AI.

Chatbots: 0 – Humans: 1

CupidBot promises to revolutionise online dating for straight men, and its AI generates openers based on data from pick-up artist forums that normalise the objectification of women.

Misogyny, but make it automated

A viral TikTok post describes a teacher’s shock at being mistakenly called ‘Alexa’ by a young student, signalling the shifting ways kids today are engaging with technology.

What’s in a name?

As social feeds become essential tools for finding Christmas gifts, people are leaning on platforms for inspiration and brand reviews. Consequently, there's a growing imperative for brands to innovate their social communications during this high-stakes season for e-commerce. 

Inspiration for holiday gifting moves to social feeds

Alaska Airlines is piloting a predictive AI tool to oversee one of the industry’s most complex challenges: flight scheduling. As interest mounts in seamless and connected modes of travel, the move speaks to a growing confidence in outsourcing high-stakes, complex transport needs to AI.

Alaska Airlines launches AI predictive scheduling tool

Buddy.ai's virtual tutor offers lessons to children in English and other subjects. As parents look for innovative and accessible ways to help educate their kids at home, this app highlights how generative AI – which is quickly becoming a norm for younger generations – can lend a hand.

Buddy.ai gamifies everyday learning for young students

Aesthetic uses AI to help social media users shop for the fashion they see online, streamlining the process through direct messages and machine learning. The app's emergence hints at how people are increasingly looking for easy and accessible ways to shop, largely driven by social media.

Aesthetic makes fashion inspo shoppable with AI

The UK is testing AI-powered traffic lights to prioritise cyclists and promote sustainable urban mobility. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and attractiveness of cycling routes, reflecting a shift towards sustainable urban planning that puts human needs and health at the centre of innovation.

AI-powered traffic lights prioritise cyclists in the UK

A computer vision-based tool is set to be rolled out in Amazon delivery vans to facilitate quicker and more accurate retrieval of packages. As AI permeates every industry’s ways of working, companies face pressure to continually innovate to stay ahead of their competition.

Amazon drivers get help from AI to retrieve packages

In the US, restaurants are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence hosts to address high volumes of customer phone calls. As AI grows in ubiquity, people continue to grapple with the tensions and uncertainties surrounding the impact of AI in society and everyday life.

More US restaurants using AI hosts to answer phone calls

The healthcare multinational has launched a digital ecosystem that supports people on their journey to healthy ageing. As Britons’ appetites for digital health and wellness coaching continue to grow, there’s an opportunity to cater to older adults who are often underserved in this space.

Bayer personalises healthy ageing with tech companions

In the AI arms race, Google has a powerful advantage – its operating system is used by billions of people worldwide. Their Gemini app has been made available in the UK, making it easy for Britons to access the AI chatbot on the go. This represents an exciting new era for the digital assistant.

How Google’s Gemini AI model is assisting Britons 

What’s next for AI development? Will Gen Alpha’s presence on social media be regulated, and how will they shape these spaces to their needs? How can brands prepare themselves for accelerated innovation? In this part of the 2025 Expert Outlook, we speak to four experts about the future of technology.

2025 Expert Outlook on Technology

IKEA is using AI-enabled tech to bridge the gaps between physical and digital shopping, creating a future-oriented retail experience for American customers seeking savings, personalized shopping, and immersive experiences. What does this mean for the shopping landscape in the US moving forward?

Why IKEA uses GenAI and AR to attract American shoppers

With the rise of cryptocurrency, AI-driven fraud, and an evolving regulatory landscape, innovative detection methods and regulatory technology (RegTech) firms that leverage new technologies, like ComplyAdvantage, can disrupt the fintech space in Australia. What is the future of this industry?

How ComplyAdvantage eases Aussie concerns about fraud

Streaming platform SoundCloud empowers artists to build and grow their careers by providing progressive tools, services, and resources. With AI having a huge effect on the music industry, SoundCloud aims to bridge the gap through empowerment, AI assistive tools, and building music communities.

How SoundCloud tunes into British creativity

While virtual K-pop idols have yet to hit the global mainstream, groups like IITERNITI are finding a foothold in South Korea, where Gen Z and Alpha are more open to the possibilities of generative AI. How have they managed to create a solid fanbase while also maintaining a sense of humanity?

How IITERNITI uses tech to grow its AI-curious fanbase

After initially launching in Europe, Volkswagen will roll out its ChatGPT-powered voice assistant in the US market. While fears around AI’s presence in vehicle systems abound, people are still willing to invest in tech-led personalization and convenience to improve their driving experiences.

Volkswagen enhances connected driving with ChatGPT

Chanel has jumped on the wearables bandwagon with the debut of its Première Sound Watch. Unlike other brands that are experimenting with more tech-forward approaches to wearables, the luxury house is putting a modern spin on old-school devices that could resonate with AI sceptics.

Chanel makes loud luxury play with nostalgic tech

Tesla is advancing its Optimus robots by hiring people to gather movement data for their AI training, which aims to automate unsafe or repetitive factory tasks. However, there is research that suggests that more automation could further disengage workers from job satisfaction.

Tesla recruits people to test humanoid suits

As Canva expands its footprint in the UK, its generative AI model is being embraced by creatives using the accessible graphic design platform to increase their productivity and develop their creative potential. With tech-led innovations being adopted by more workers, how are working norms shifting?

How Canva is using AI innovation to empower UK workers

Waymo has announced plans to begin testing fully autonomous vehicles on freeways in San Francisco in August of 2024, pointing to a growing normalization of driverless cars. As more driverless vehicles begin to fill roads, it remains to be seen whether more drivers will adopt the technology.

Waymo expands driverless cars to San Fran freeways

Naukri, India's leading job platform, uses AI to enhance user search experiences. It offers tools for upskilling, identifying skill gaps, and recommending courses to boost employability. The nation's young population can benefit economically with the right education and employment.

How Naukri alleviates AI anxiety among Indian job seekers

Airbnb has partnered with By Rotation to offer free dress rentals with accommodation for wedding guests abroad. Amid soaring wedding costs, people are increasingly seeking out integrated, eco-friendly solutions that combine travel and fashion needs while reducing expenses.

Airbnb offers outfits to rent for destination weddings

Amid a global loneliness epidemic, people are turning to AI for company. Loverse, a Japanese AI startup, offers digital companionship to singles, including LGBTQ+ and female users. This shift reflects new communication norms and a growing reliance on AI to combat feelings of isolation.

AI dating app helps young Japanese people with flirting skills

Japan’s healthcare system is undergoing a digital overhaul. Meanwhile, healthcare apps and personalised wellness tools empower citizens to take charge of their health. However, Japanese hospitals are still expensive, leaving room for brands to step in and make healthcare more accessible to all.

Health-conscious Japanese people turn to digital therapeutics

Oura is stepping into the fertility tracking space to empower users with personalised insights. This appeals to many young Britons who are turning to non-invasive and natural contraceptive options, but concerns about personal data and security are still present for many period app users in the UK.

Oura ring helps Britons track their fertility naturally

The 2024-2025 Generational Snapshot of Gen Alpha explores the rise of ‘phygital’ play, how gaming has created an innovative space for socialising and creativity, what it means to be an AI native, and how this cohort is articulating their unique mental health challenges.

2024-2025 Generational Snapshot of Gen Alpha

Liu Yexi is your favourite AI influencer’s favourite AI influencer. With her trademark blend of traditional Chinese elements and modern design sensibilities, the country’s most popular avatar might pave the way for virtual influencers to take over Singles Day, Asia’s biggest online shopping event.

How Liu Yexi humanises AI influencers for social shoppers

South Koreans seek technology that boosts connectivity, increases workplace efficiency through AI, and provides innovative social and entertainment experiences. Their demands drive significant investments in digital infrastructure, allowing brands to focus on trendsetting and immersive experiences.

What do South Koreans want from their tech?

An online study has found that humans are unable to tell authentic restaurant reviews from those generated by AI. AI-generated reviews present a challenge for the restaurant industry, with the potential for shady practices artificially inflating, or tainting people’s view of certain businesses.

AI-generated restaurant reviews mislead customers

Adore Me has launched an AI tool for shoppers to customise their own bralette sets. In addition to adding a personalised touch to their styles, the feature promotes more sustainable consumption habits, responding to eco-conscious shoppers looking for innovative green initiatives from brands.

Lingerie brand launches AI tool for slow consumption

Target is launching an AI-enabled chatbot for employees, evidencing the ways AI is shifting customer service expectations. However, as technology continues to impact daily life, mixing artificial intelligence with human knowledge ensures that shoppers still have a human-centric experience.

Target launches AI tool to help workers on the job

Gen Zers are burned out from balancing careers, relationships, and responsibilities, so they want to go into full relaxation mode when they take time off. To fully embrace their downtime, they're turning to travel agents to take the planning process off their hands and create a curated experience. 

Gen Zers are turning to travel agents for easy getaways

Data has revealed that people see generative AI as a huge value-add for their online shopping experiences. In a competitive online retail marketplace, they're increasingly looking for AI to provide guidance in the discovery phase of shopping to better brick-and-mortar experiences.

Online shoppers are looking for more gen AI

How is the value of human creativity changing in the era of generative AI? Are people officially over dating apps in favour of in-person connection? How is technology offering solutions to the climate crisis? Is Gen Alpha heralding the future of digital platforms which run on instant gratification?

Technology Sector Snapshot: June 2024

India's PM Narendra Modi won a third term, but his party lost an outright majority. Luxury spending rises, but the class divide grows. Tech innovations loom but also spread misinformation. Why? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats to explore behavioural norms shared by people in India in 2024.

A Cultural Snapshot of India: 2024

China has enthusiastically embraced AI, leading to an explosion of new tech. Specifically, it has strengthened the Chinese economy and enhanced e-commerce platforms. AI-generated personal shoppers regularly engage with customers, showing how the latest tech can boost communication and trust.

How is AI changing personal shopping in China?

Chinese Gen Zers’ financial concerns are changing where and how they shop on social channels. From deal hunting to virtual influence, what do brands need to know about the new realities of social commerce in the country – and where do the biggest opportunities for innovation lie?

Gen Zers’ thrifty mindsets are changing social shopping in China

Wales has become the first UK nation to launch in the metaverse, hoping to use immersive experiences to inspire future tourism. But as the metaverse hype fades and travellers seek breaks from technology, the efficacy of such virtual campaigns is more than up for debate.

Visit Wales creates UK-first metaverse experience

The Nescafé espresso concentrate taps into younger generations' taste for iced drinks and makes at-home enjoyment easier. As coffee consumption continues to evolve, offerings like this provide both customisation and convenience for those looking to expand their drink options.

Nestlé launches espresso concentrates for cold drinks

The Tokyo-based start-up Orange has secured $19 million in investments to develop AI software that can translate manga titles into English. While the tech may broaden global readers’ access to Japanese media, it could also threaten the role of the fan translator in the proliferation of such content.

Orange uses AI to speed up manga translations in English

How is Japan’s shrinking, ageing population impacting locals’ decisions? Are government efforts to regulate work hours actually leading to shifts in Japan’s notoriously overworked society? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats to explore the behavioural norms shared by people in Japan in 2024.

A Cultural Snapshot of Japan: 2024

A 200-year-old Japanese ceramics company has seen its stock prices double as a result of its products having newfound use as heat dissipators in AI server farms. The convergence of traditional craftsmanship and new technologies raises questions about how we best tackle AI energy consumption.

Japanese ceramics help to reduce heat caused by AI

As AI's influence becomes more ubiquitous in our daily lives, concerns have risen about its capability to learn and preserve all languages. With much of the internet written in English and AI furthering this cultural bias, how can companies increase linguistic diversity and inclusion?

AI is putting thousands of languages at risk

With smart-home tech advancing, home appliances now boast many functions, but some are only remotely related to their primary purpose. A survey has revealed that Americans are prioritizing performance over perks and just want tech that does its intended job easily and well.




Americans prioritize performance over perks in home tech

eBay has launched an AI 'shop the look' feature within its iOS mobile app based on customer shopping history, aiming to help users build outfits that seamlessly fit into their wardrobes. Brands are looking for unique ways to leverage data as AI raises the bar for personalization.

eBay uses AI to offer increased personalization

Technology is becoming increasingly central to interior design, yet while flashy gadgets used to be spotlit within kitchens and living rooms, many people are looking for less intrusive integrations. How can brands tap into the sometimes conflicting desires for simplicity, style, and functionality?

How is home tech blending into the world of interiors?

Generative AI (GenAI) has swept across all industries, including the Indian film world. However, GenAI usage must pass the test of transparency, ethics, and privacy. As people in India share that they trust all that comes with AI, the burden of authenticity lies heavy on the shoulders of creators.

How AI is rewriting Indian cinema

Why is everything starting to look the same, no matter where you are in the world? Canvas8 spoke to Kyle Chayka about the dangers of letting algorithms shape our culture for us, what we can do about it and what the future looks like for brands trying to break into our feeds.

Kyle Chayka on how the algorithm is flattening culture

Naver, South Korea’s biggest search engine, has created interactive shopping experiences and a thriving online community. Through its combination of group-buying, live e-commerce, and AI-generated ads, it continues to make exciting improvements that keep it at the top of the game in South Korea.

How Naver decodes Korean shoppers’ online lifestyles

Amazon has removed its Just Walk Out technology from its Amazon Fresh stores as a part of a larger revamp, citing customer concerns over transparency while shopping. While a seamless shopping experience is desirable, value, convenience, and selection have proved to be more important for customers.

Amazon smart carts to replace Just Walk Out technology

Why are China’s youth giving up their hard-earned credentials to become ‘full-time children?’ How did rest become an act of rebellion? How has the pandemic affected shopping habits in China? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats to explore the behavioural norms shared by people in China in 2024.

A Cultural Snapshot of China: 2024

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into mainstream culture, parents and educators are struggling to adapt curricula for Gen Alphas to this reality. Canvas8 spoke to Heidi Campbell, a professor of communication at Texas A&M University, about how we can use AI to educate the next generation.

Heidi Campbell on the future of AI education

Queen Margaret University is utilising VR headsets to replicate maternity emergencies in an attempt to build the confidence and competency of paramedic students. While this is being praised as innovative, it also raises ethical questions about the use of VR in educational settings.  

Scottish university uses VR to train paramedic students

The South Korean government is deploying 7,000 AI companion dolls for senior citizens and patients with dementia. With the country having one of the fastest-ageing populations coupled with the lowest birth rate in the world, the health sector has to consider ways to improve care for aged citizens.

AI robot companions help South Koreans battle loneliness

Glucose monitors aren't just for diabetics anymore and have morphed into a must-have gadget for wellness enthusiasts. While offering personalised healthcare, continuous tracking blurs lines between medical needs and lifestyle choices and can exacerbate eating problems and body consciousness.

Glucose monitors have become status symbols in the UK

Waymo, a self-driving car company, has been approved to deploy fare-based, driverless taxis in Los Angeles, California, the second-largest city in the US. As awareness of AI continues to increase, people are weighing up their fears about the technology against the convenience it can provide.

Self-driving taxis launch with US government approval

Amid a sea of generic health apps that crowd smartphones, Healthify positions itself as a mix of personalised wellness and tech wizardry. The app is about more than just counting steps or leafy greens. It's understanding the beat of every user's lifestyle, making health a goal and a way of life.

Why Healthify serves AI-planned diets to busy Indians

Although we might dislike small chores, many of us derive meaning from completing them. Canvas8 spoke to Professor Emanuel De Bellis, associate professor of empirical research methods at the University of St. Gallen, to learn about how automation is disrupting this dynamic.

It does what?! The science of accepting automation

Edtech companies, educational institutions, teachers, the government, and non-governmental organisations are betting on artificial intelligence as a solution to solve multiple challenges facing the Indian education system. But can AI truly help Indians’ learning gaps in education?

How AI is reshaping education and learning in India

We’re all starting to comprehend the huge potential – and potential risks – of AI. In education, unscrupulous kids are outsourcing their homework to ChatGPT, while startups are promoting AI as a tool to personalise learning. So how are students, teachers, and parents navigating this brave new world?

How AI is revolutionising education

The 2024 Generational Snapshot of Gen Zers in the APAC region explores how young people today express their national identities while keeping a global mindset, assert their individuality in the workplace alongside AI, and look to markers from simpler times for stability and inspiration.

2024 APAC Gen Z Snapshot

James Clear – author of Atomic Habits – has launched an app that acts as an accountability partner, helping people build better habits. The launch underscores a broader cultural emphasis on mindful technology usage and the demand for hyper-personalised tech solutions to optimise lifestyles.

Atomic Habits author launches habit-boosting app 

A village south of Paris has banned the use of mobile phones in public areas, citing a need to raise more awareness about the adverse effects of screens on our lives. In this context, brands have an opportunity to help educate but also provide light-hearted commentary to ease anxieties.

French village bans use of mobile phones in public

Gen Zers have embraced digital wallets more than any other generation, but as the technology becomes widespread, they’re looking for more than mere cardless transactions. Young people expect seamless experiences from fintech, and the burden is on brands to build functionality into digital wallets.

High-earning Gen Zers favour seamless digital wallets

PaidLeave.ai streamlines parental leave bureaucracy in New York. The platform simplifies benefit queries and paperwork, ensuring everyone can access accurate information. Despite broad AI scepticism, there's a growing demand for the technology to streamline complex processes and save people time.

PaidLeave.ai helps parents-to-be claim paid leave

Peanut Butter brand Jif has launched its 'Save The Celery' campaign ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, looking to encourage eaters to go with unconventional dips at their game-day watch parties. People are turning to healthy – if less conventional – snacks, and brands are encouraging experimentation.

Jif targets adventurous eaters in Super Bowl ad

How are people shunning soft approaches for firm control in their routines? What’s the value of togetherness in health and wellness spaces? Who are the people keen to work smarter, not harder, for their gains? Why are people demanding progressive and joyful stories about sexual health?

Health and Fitness Sector Snapshot: February 2024

Global e-commerce marketplace Etsy has launched Gift Mode, an AI-powered tool that provides personalised recommendations for gift purchases within the platform. As consumer expectations of online retail experiences grow, both shoppers and retailers are using AI to enhance customer journeys. 

Etsy's AI-powered tool personalises gift giving

In a time-poor society where South Koreans don’t have much time to attend church, Meadow’s AI-enabled Bible app finds Christian users the space to be consistent in their faith. The app provides Bible-based responses and customised prayers for users looking for hyper-convenient, on-the-go blessings.

How Meadow leads busy Korean Christians in prayer

A survey has found that most Deutsche Bahn riders still prefer to purchase tickets at a station machine or counter. As Germany looks to transition towards contactless payments for transport, it’s crucial to ensure that it doesn’t come at the expense of people’s desire for flexibility and autonomy.

Germans are hesitant about mobile payments for trains

Rabbit and Teenage Engineering have launched a retro-inspired AI assistant, the Rabbit R1, which rapidly sold out twice after its showcase at CES. Capitalizing on the automation trend and desire to reduce screen time, it aligns with people’s desire to live a more unplugged and automated lifestyle.

Retro-inspired AI assistant simplifies tech interactions

A study by AI company Anthropic has found that much like humans, AI can also learn the skill of deception and possibly become increasingly adept at it. As fears around deepfakes continue to grow, there’s an opportunity to use tech as a means to enhance transparency – not diminish it.

Research shows that AI can engage in deceitful behaviour

Southeast Asians often find dental care hard to access due to rising costs and the amount of time an appointment takes from their day. Enter Zenyum, a Singaporean startup making oral beauty more accessible and habitual through affordability and offering personalised dental services powered by AI.

How Zenyum frees Asian smiles with access to oral beauty

Cartd aims to simplify recipe replication from social media by enabling users to easily shop for social-inspired ingredients from their chosen supermarket. With many using social media for midweek meal inspo, bridging the gap between social media and their online grocery baskets is key.

Cartd makes replicating social media recipes easy

Cocktail maker Barsys has linked up with premium alcohol e-commerce platform ReserveBar to launch an AI-powered cocktail subscription service. With interest in home drinking going strong, brands can lean into tech to automate and replicate indulgent experiences in the comfort of people’s homes.

Barsys enhances home drinking experiences with AI

Lyon-based startup Ziwig has launched Endotest, an AI-driven saliva test for speedy endometriosis diagnosis. Patients can self-administer the test, providing results within days, avoiding the usually long diagnosis time. Low trust in institutions is causing people to seek autonomy in wellbeing.

Ziwig offers speedy endometriosis diagnosis with AI

Instacart has debuted ads on its AI-powered Caper Carts at select stores, offering personalized recommendations for shoppers based on real-time shopping behaviors. As people become accustomed to personalized recommendations, brands are innovating to create seamless personalized shopping experiences.

Instacart launches AI-powered recommendations

Research shows Aussies don’t trust AI when it comes to selecting their mortgage plans. In contrast, some did express interest in using other AI-powered financial services, indicating that trust around AI in the Australian financial industry is mixed – presenting a chance for more education.

Aussies don't trust AI to choose their mortgage plans

Research suggests AI can improve math learning by creating accessible, efficient lesson plans. Diverse teaching methods like graphic novels, poetry, and game-based learning are being given to Gen Alpha, exemplifying how positive screen time can enhance learning and ease parental concerns.

Study shows AI can boost math literacy among Gen Alphas

Consumer electronics brand Xiaomi is launching its first electric car with the unveiling of the SU7. The brand is taking a ‘human-centric’ approach that aims to mesh the in-car UX with the experience of its smartphone users, creating a point of difference as battery technology and range improve.

Xiaomi takes a human centric approach to EVs

Madeline Salazar's viral TikToks centre around fake AI boyfriends and showcase the divided opinions held by people on the tech. Though intended to be a joke, it reflects a broader shift towards embracing AI soulmates and digital partners, revealing changing attitudes towards synthetic relationships.

TikToker's fake boyfriend videos divide opinions on AI

The Petivity Smart Litterbox Monitor provides real-time insights on a cat's health through litterbox behavior sent to owners via an AI app. With a growing emphasis on pet wellbeing and preventive care, this appeals to busy pet parents seeking data-driven insights and pet care automation.

Petivity Litterbox lets cat owners track wellbeing via AI

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is expected to announce new guidelines regarding AI-generated content. They are the first set of rules that draw a line between human and AI creativity when there are calls for greater regulations and guardrails against the encroachment of IP.

Korea to issue first guidelines for AI-generated content

Regardless of your feelings on it, Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. While it largely has negative impacts on the creative world, when it comes to practical industries like dentistry, it can make work safer and more efficient. What can brands do to move with these changing times?

How is AI changing dentistry?

Panadol in Dubai has created a unique pain relief experience at the Mall of the Emirates and JBR the Beach. A booth equipped with AI-generated visuals and sounds based on visitors' descriptions of pain points to opportunities around humanising and personalising disruptive technologies.

Panadol generates the feeling of pain relief with AI

The musician Grimes is developing interactive AI plush toys for children that can converse with and ‘learn’ the personalities of their owners. As people of all ages forge new relationships with AI, the impact of AI toys on children's development will be a key area to watch.

Grimes' interactive AI toy aims to reduce screentime

Very little can compare to a freshly brewed, slowly made cup of coffee. But with Southeast Asia’s entrepreneurship environment prioritising speed and innovation, tech-enabled chains are poised to reshape cafe culture. Will these companies continue to pick up steam, or are they not meant to stay?

Southeast Asians welcome convenient and accessible tech-enabled coffee

New York City-based About Time Coffee is leveraging tech to speed up takeaway coffee, challenging traditional coffee consumption norms, and becoming a haven for on-the-go caffeine lovers. How can brands learn from its success and what does this mean for the future of convenience?

How About Time Coffee brews success for new coffee fans

Gen AI has found a freelance audience. With freelancers directly benefitting from their own optimised labour, an interesting space is opening up between people who benefit directly from AI and those who fear AI will drive burnout through heightened productivity expectations from employers.

Freelancers are more likely to use AI to hack work

Ford innovation subsidiary Michigan Central has introduced a wireless charging roadway in Detroit that charges EVs as they drive or park. Fears around charging accessibility remain a hamper to widespread EV adoption, and drivers are looking for brands to provide convenient solutions.

Charging road offers convenience for Detroit EV drivers

Despite a local digital transformation, rural Indians are still at a disadvantage when it comes to accessible healthcare. Indian startup Lifechart remedies this by integrating AI, telehealth, and Ayurveda in a holistic wellness service that blends traditional and modern medicine.

Why Lifechart uses AI to bring Indians traditional medicine

With more people looking to moderate their drinking, many are seeking support to stick to the regimen. As such, Sunnyside is developing an AI-powered coach – a feature that sends personalized nudges and encouragement, helping people stay on track and make 'damp drinking' easier.

Sunnyside empowers moderate drinkers with AI coach

CarePods are set to be placed all over malls, gyms, and offices in America to make health check-ups quicker and easier with AI tech. By jumping into one of the pods, people can skip the usual long queues and processes when trying to see a doctor, instead getting a quick AI-powered diagnosis.

CarePod offers handy healthcare through AI self-service

India is poised to take over the tech hurricane with an array of tools at its disposal, including a robust EdTech and climate-tech start-up ecosystem and government-led AI tools aimed at delivering social tools. But how can this growth continue amid concerns around privacy and inclusivity?

Indians are developing their tech fast – but is it sustainable?

With more time spent at home, people are seeking ways to upgrade their indoor leisure time, but stretched budgets make it difficult. In response, Paris Rhône is launching a new affordable LCD 4K projector, bringing a high-quality home entertainment experience to cost-conscious consumers.

Paris Rhône offers affordable home entertainment upgrade

An experiential art campaign called ‘The Unseen Machine’ has sparked conversation about AI’s role in creativity. Despite general anxiety about AI, excitement about its ability to augment inventiveness creates an opportunity for brands to show how new tech might support and inspire human imagination.

‘The Unseen Machine’ sparks debate on AI in creativity

As technology’s role in work and leisure time grows ever larger, Britons are considering the mental and physical toll of screen addiction. Canvas8 spoke to ten people from across the UK to see how they're trying to create more intentional relationships with tech in their daily lives.

How are Britons honing their relationships with tech?

As technology becomes essential in virtually every facet of life, some people are questioning their digital dependence, seeking to foster more intentional relationships with gadgets and apps. Canvas8 spoke to nine Americans about how they’re navigating their relationships with tech.

How are Americans honing their relationships with tech?

Lifecycle

People are plugging into an outsourced lifestyle