Ramadan is a time to connect with loved ones, give back to the community, and reflect. But in the middle of a pandemic, it's difficult if not impossible to gather with family or take part in charity work. To help people bring these practices online, Instagram has launched its #MonthOfGood campaign.

Several German start-ups have spoken out against Silicon Valley’s push to trace the spread of coronavirus through a tracking app. As Big Tech races to develop solutions to control the outbreak, the open-sharing of medical information is adding a new dimension to the data privacy debate.

Islam is the UK’s second largest listed religion, yet followers of the faith are underserved by mainstream financial service providers. Through its robo advisor platform, Wahed Invest lets Muslims easily manage their money through portfolios that are in-line with their religious principles.

Social media has the ability to send its users into a spiral of self-pity one day and transform their lives through the power of community the next. Canvas8 spoke to Sarah Raphael, co-author ofMixed Feelings, about our love-hate relationship with social media and what this means for brands.