Lockdowns catapulted grocery delivery services to success in many cities around the world, with apps like Getir, Weezy, and Gorillas offering to send goods to people’s doors in just ten minutes. But is lightning-fast delivery sustainable? And are there other ways to offer convenience without speed?

From sci-fi-inspired touch screens to the rise of algorithmic art, artistic thought plays a greater role in creating the future than might first be apparent. Canvas8 spoke to cultural researcher and author Alex Quicho about the role creative discipline plays within pop culture and innovation.

US drone operator Zipline is starting to deliver medication via air to Americans. While satisfying demands for instant delivery, the mode eases congestion, helping the environment. With drone delivery already popular in other regions, brands looking to boost their eco impact could consider the sky.

Drones have been used to do everything from delivering parcels to fighting fires to providing humanitarian support but privacy worries still abound. Brands looking to increase people’s comfort levels around new tech have an opportunity to demonstrate their usefulness on a broad scale.