While a few kind words can brighten anyone’s day, we often don’t take the time to tell people. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Vanessa K. Bohns, an associate professor at Cornell University, to understand why we underestimate the power of compliments and why giving them can feel uncomfortable.

People’s experiences of the web have long varied, with connection speeds, social media preferences, and differing levels of tech literacy all affecting the ways they browse. But how might rising digital inequalities and geo-political tensions cause the online landscape to splinter even further?

There are numerous ways in which to define oneself – from physical appearance to hobbies to religious beliefs – but what do people see as integral to their identity? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight individuals to understand how they would characterize themselves.

Gen Zers are increasingly blurring the distinction between their online personas and IRL lives. Catering to this, Tremors has emerged as an exciting club night where revellers can take their online avatars out into the real world and interact with each other in a supportive space.