When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Brazilian clothing company Picitas has launched collections based on two popular anime series,Spy x FamilyandFate. Brands are appealing to an increasingly growing fandom by tapping into trending shows, especially as fans look to signal their interests and identity through fashion choices.

Brazil has blocked access to social media platform X after Elon Musk failed to meet legal requirements, furthering debates over free speech and misinformation. While many users have migrated to alternatives like Threads and Bluesky, the ban has left Brazilians feeling disconnected.

Deepfakes and other forms of AI-based disinformation are disrupting the democratic process across the globe, nowhere clearer than in the run-up to Brazil’s municipal elections in October. Who’s responsible for policing online disinformation and how is AI-generated media adding to the confusion?

Women’s football in Brazil has been steadily growing in recent years, with players like the sublime Marta acting as aspirational figures for the next generation of players – but race and gender discrimination continue to impact the development of the Brazilian game. Can brands do anything to help?