Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have launched Artifact, a curated news app driven by AI. While taking cues from the vertical video revolution currently taking over social platforms, it aims to go beyond personalisation by redefining the online reading experience altogether.

With the launch of AfroLA, African American journalists in Los Angeles are on a mission to counter the news industry’s problematic representation of the Black community. The digital-only news source hopes to celebrate and normalize Black experiences outside the scope of negative narratives.

Driven away by perceived misinformation and polarized viewpoints, many Americans are feeling disconnected from mainstream news. So, how can media outlets win back audiences? Canvas8 spoke to seven people from across the US about their news consumption habits and trust in the media.

As younger generations seek out news beyond traditional TV networks, they’re looking for authentic and expert voices to cut across the partisan divide and offer informed takes on issues. Broadcasting over YouTube, The Hill’s Rising combines accessible formats with expert analysis.