Having grown up in the digital age, kids today are more tech-savvy than ever. But while they might know their way around a tablet, a new report from Ofcom has found that only half of British 12- to 15-year-olds who use search engines use critical judgement when filtering results.

From Instagram to emojis, the power of visuals over words in offering immediacy and access is intensifying. Now, instead of opening up Google or asking Siri a question, Blippar lets you discover a wealth of info through your phone’s camera. But are people ready to give up text when they search?

Although 72% of US internet users search for health info online, just 12% can adequately evaluate what they find. Canvas8 spoke with Amy Armstrong-Heimsoth and Melissa Johnson, co-authors of research about a health literacy programme, to learn how people can improve their Googling.

Mozilla, Silicon Valley’s ethically minded non-profit, is releasing a revamped version of Firefox to compete with Google Chrome. Despite Chrome's dominance, Firefox is luring back former users with a product that isn't just fast, but ethically appealing, too.