Snapchat has announced plans to launch Bitmoji TV, a cartoon video series starring users’ avatars and those of their friends. By offering an ultra-personalised form of entertainment within its Discover section, the brand hopes to re-engage users who are tired of social media feeds clogged with ads.

Giphy has unveiled an 'arcade' that lets people seamlessly create and share games online. Given the popularity of mobile gaming, an app-less, accessible gaming platform with a social element could be an attractive medium, giving players a chance to be part of the creation process.

It’s well-established that people place more value on things they’ve helped create, but that doesn’t mean everyone will appreciate a custom t-shirt in the same way. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Anne-Kathrin Klesse, an assistant professor of marketing, to learn how self-image impacts personalisation.

Australians love reality TV, but with stress and anxiety levels on the rise across the nation, many people seeking nicer and less dramatic ways to unwind in their free time. The Nine Network’sLego Mastersprovides one such outlet, serving up feel-good fun and lighthearted competition.