BMC Toys has announced plans to create packs of toy soldiers depicting women in combat roles. More and more Gen Y parents are prioritizing inclusivity when buying toys for their kids, rejecting the idea of gendered playtime to help foster gender equality among the next generation.

Despite the popularity of binge-watching, Disney is taking a different approach with its subscription service and releasing episodes weekly. By prolonging the delivery of a series, it's hoping to engage viewers for longer and spark communal water cooler conversation.

Social media has enabled people to share content with a click, but why do certain videos and news stories spread across the web? Canvas8 spoke with Jonah Berger, author ofContagious: Why Things Catch On,to understand online virality and the ways our digital spaces affect the content we consume.

Amazon’s success has been built upon product accessibility rather than exclusivity, letting people buy almost anything in just a few clicks. But with the Treasure Truck, the retail giant is embracing the unique rush that IRL shopping can bring, offering limited edition deals in shifting locations.