Digital Culture stories

Manchester digital culture pioneer FutureEverything shuts after 31 years, leaving a legacy in AI, open data and festival-led innovation.

AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.

Camp Digital returns to Manchester spotlighting ethical AI, inclusive design and hopeful technologists in a rapidly changing digital sector.

In 2026, women in tech are urged to reclaim narrative power, redefining success on their own terms amid pressures of scale, speed and visibility.

Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.

Britons now say thanks more often to AI chatbots and satnavs than to colleagues, as new research reveals a growing 'digital manners' trend.

Preston's restored red phone boxes are set to become a permanent LED art canvas, blending heritage street furniture with digital culture.

Australian studio unveils AI 'celebrity' Bruce Ryder, launching a global hyperfiction tour from Los Angeles with interactive social shows.

Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.

Gen Z is turning away from polished ads and backing creators, forcing brands to pivot towards social commerce and community-led influence.

Corporate culture is the biggest barrier to becoming a digital organisation, risking falling behind, according to Capgemini and Brian Solis.