Smartphones give us access to a wealth of information with just a few taps – but at what cost to our attention spans? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Adrian F. Ward, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, to learn how the presence of a mobile device can reduce a person’s cognitive capacity.

At its annual WWDC keynote, Apple announced its new smartphones and tablets will be designed to be less addictive. People's increased consciousness of how addictive devices and platforms can be has contributed to a shift in attitudes about design practices among tech giants.

Coveted in the late ‘90s due to its cameo in sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix, the Nokia 8110 is being relaunched in 2018 with a few upgrades. While it was previously a symbol of futuristic tech, it’s now positioned as a nostalgic device that can help owners break free of constant connectivity.

The iPhone may once have been the must-have phone around the world, but people in China are falling out of love with Apple. They're opting for innovative home-grown brands that satisfy their desire to keep up-to-date, while protecting their culture from foreign influence.