The Las Vegas Strip turned into a ghost town as COVID-19 swept across the US. However, for most gamblers across the US, the closure of this entertainment hub was no major loss. How has the pandemic impacted betting behaviors? And has it encouraged or inhibited problem gambling?

With problematic gambling impacting financial, social, and mental health, challenger bank Monzo has unveiled an in-app tool that helps users restrict their betting and be more responsible with their money. How does it use tech to empower people without taking away their autonomy?

Atari had its heyday in the 70s and 80s, back when 2D arcade games were at the cutting edge of tech. Partly banking on nostalgia, the brand is releasing a 2020 version of its VCS console, this time integrated with enhanced connectivity and cryptocurrency for secure in-game transactions.

Non-fungible tokens offer a way for people to digitally own everything from a tweet to a GIF of an NBA play via blockchain technology. How might they forge meaningful connections between fans and their idols? And how can brands sustain engagement with the tech beyond the initial hype?