Supreme has released a branded burner phone, tapping into desires for exclusive brand items outside of the fashion sector, as well as shifting ideas of luxury. As more people rely on tech for work, disconnection has become a marker of luxury, bringing about a rise in low-tech luxe.

Gen Zers have a complex relationship with their mobile devices. Phone calls make many feel anxious, while some social apps are distrusted. Ephemeral messaging app Honk aims to address these points and cater to ‘Generation Mute’ with a playful, private platform that feels like chatting IRL.

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.

In the UK, Apple and Samsung dominate the smartphone handset market – offering high-functionality phones with high price tags. But as shoppers’ priorities and attitudes evolve, Chinese brand Xiaomi is challenging this duopoly by focusing on high-end handsets at affordable prices.