We’re now constantly connected – the average person checks their phone 150 times a day – but it’s an unwanted burden for many. Canvas8 spoke with cyborg anthropologist Amber Case, author of Calm Technology, to understand the importance of designing tech that respects people’s limited attention.

People are nervous about emerging technologies, yet 63% of people don’t realise they already using AI every day. Canvas8 spoke with Alex Salkever, co-author ofThe Driver in the Driverless Carand VP of communications at Mozilla, to understand how we can rethink AI's presence in our lives.

Samsung has launched a campaign called 'The Future' – a spot so focused on the zeitgeist that a majority of the tech featured doesn't yet exist. With people most likely to adopt new tech that is normalised at an early stage, Samsung is responding to this need and tackling potential technophobia.

Apple's plans to open a flagship store in Stockholm’s oldest park have been met with opposition from local stakeholders, who want to preserve the precious community spot. The backlash is indicative of how deeply city-dwellers value the distinction between public and private social spaces.