With lockdown measures around the world restricting out-of-home activities, much of everyday life has moved online out of necessity. Whether they’re hosting digital dinner parties and happy hours via Zoom or touring museums from their sofas, people are rapidly adopting solutions that bring the outside world i...

As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts people’s movement, domestic habits are being shaken up to stave off boredom and maintain social ties. Canvas8 spoke to 18 people from around the world to understand how they’re spending their time in self-isolation and what new routines they’ve established.

Why are people using aural media to tune out, not tune in? How is stan culture creating intense online bonds? How did we get so hooked on appointment TV? And what do media consumers see as an ‘authentic’ story?

Gaming is becoming a popular career path, but where’s the line between fun and work in this space? Canvas8 spoke to Maria Törhönen, a scholar with the Gamification Group, to understand how people’s perceptions of their obligation towards content creation can influence their online success.

The sociability of online gaming, and increasing dominance of video game streaming, has seen gamer culture cross over to the mainstream. In-game clipping service Medal is looking to harness the social power of this lucrative consumer group, to become the next big name in social sharing.