With the barrage of bad news increasing every day, citizens hoping to remain informed are becoming apathetic, stressed out and down-right done with negative headlines. News outlets such as The New York Times are finding success by including positive stories, leading to increased audience engagement and feel-good vibes.

Smartphones have transformed the gaming world, making it accessible to all ages and demographics. Yet beyond the low price point compared to dedicated consoles, why do people invest so much time in mobile titles? Canvas8 spoke with 20 Britons to discover why they’re catchingPokémonand flingingAngry Birds.

Video games that see players fight on the frontlines of WWII or ride atop a dragon have fuelled the industry’s huge success. But worlds apart is a genre that’s all about taking the time to appreciate doing nothing. What’s the appeal of slow gaming? And how can it support one’s mental wellbeing?

The NewYork Times’ has launched a campaign that depicts the intense process of producing good quality journalism. To assuage anxieties about media trustworthiness, the ad shows how good reporting can be both factual and gripping, rather than emotionally exploitative.