COVID-19 has hit the travel and hospitality sector harder than most others, with event venues forced to postpone bookings, airlines grounding fleets, and restaurants banning sit-in service. As people re-explore their leisure options post-lockdown, what will they expect from brands in this space?

With its hardcore community and complicated setup, Twitch can be an intimidating place for amateur streamers. The Facebook Gaming app is looking to offer a simpler and more accessible alternative, giving newbies a chance to experience gaming and streaming at their own pace.

Face masks may protect people from the coronavirus when they enter a restaurant, but what happens when they want to eat? A French designer has come up with a solution: lampshade-like shields that create private safe spaces, a picture of what eating out could look like post-COVID-19.

With digital channels offering them increased access to their heroes, casual supporters and ‘stans’ alike are embracing novel ways of showing their devotion to celebs and sports teams. How are these passionate individuals forging new cultural tribes and changing expectations of fan interactions?