The surge in screen-time sparked by COVID-19 has left some people mentally and emotionally fatigued. Yet online habits don’t have to be defined by ‘doomscrolling’ and unrealistic social feeds. How can ‘digital gardens’ facilitate a calmer and more cooperative way to interact on the web?

Coded by an 18-year-old, SpaceHey aims to bring back the vibe and community feel of MySpace, which has come to symbolise pre-Facebook simplicity and wholesomeness. The platform speaks to a desire for niche spaces on the internet away from the problems of mainstream sites.

With traditional ways of socialising blocked and the stress of the pandemic having a drastic impact on people's mental health, many Britons have embraced the soothing balm of a new or old hobby. But how might an uptick in creativity impact their leisure preferences in the post-pandemic era?

The social media era of the web is defined by overwhelming amounts of content – from news updates on Twitter to the proliferation of sponsored posts on Instagram. Amid this digital cacophony, the humble email is regaining relevance – but how can brands harness the power of newsletters?