With COVID-19 having shuttered many car dealerships, people are looking for alternative ways to view big-ticket items before they buy. Hyundai’s AR app offers Aussies an immersive experience, letting them size up various cars, position them in their driveways, and play with colour options.

What’s driving a mini-exodus from capitals to regional cities? Why are young people keen to axe Australia Day? And who are the winners and losers in the gig working revolution? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore the behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2020.

Video calls may have helped to ease isolation during lockdown, but it’s not just humans that can provide a sense of connection. Canvas8 spoke to social psychologist Dr. Elaine Paravati Harrigan to understand how people are fulfilling social needs with or without others.

IKEA Australia has released an ASMR bedroom-cleaning video on YouTube to help de-stress viewers and encourage tidy spaces for better wellbeing. With ASMR still prevalent across media platforms, IKEA’s content uses the medium to emphasise the calming feeling associated with cleaning.