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Forever offline

UK – Over one-tenth of the population has never used the internet, according to a recent survey by the Office for National Statistics.

UK : Office For National Statistics : South East

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DIY beauty

New York – Beauty brand Loli offers a subscription service for the BIY, or blend-it-yourself, consumer.

New York : Loli : BIY

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Linguistic limitations

New York – Research into gendered hashtagging shows how linguistic traits follow men and women onto social media.

Twitter : Hashtagging : Gender

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Lighting the way

US – Intuitive navigational app Rudder offers users a safer, brighter route home.

Rudder : Navigational App : Safety

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Soft currency

UK – Cashless payments have overtaken those in hard cash for the first time, according to new figures from the UK’s Payments Council.

Cashless Payments : UK Payments Council : Oyster Card

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On the run

Stockholm, Sweden – Spotify has announced the launch of Running, a new feature that regulates music based on a listener’s movements.

Sweden : Spotify : Running

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News in an instant

US – Facebook has launched Instant Articles, a new programme that could revolutionise the way millions discover the news.

Facebook : Instant Articles : News Distributor

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Inclusive spirit

New York – Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords for Millennials, according to a new study from Deloitte and the Billie Jean King Le...

Deloitte : Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative : Millennials

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Milan Expo 2015 Review

The world has gathered for Milan Expo 2015, a global showcase focused on protecting and enhancing future food supplies.

Milan : Milan Expo 2015 : The Black Block

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Dental data

US – A new service is offering people who diligently brush their teeth the opportunity to save on their next visit to the dentist.

Beam : Careington : Dental Hygiene

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Children’s spending power

Austin – A new survey from online holiday rental marketplace HomeAway reveals the hidden spending power of ‘kidfluencers’ around the world.

Kidfluencers : Millennials : Parents

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Holiday valet

Berlin – Never be caught short abroad with Travel Butler, a smart packing app that uses weather forecasts to recommend the ideal holiday wardrobe.

Berlin : Travel Butler : PackPoint

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Retail testing ground

London – Online retailer Farfetch has acquired its first physical store, which it intends to use as a testing ground for future omni-channel t...

Farfetch : Omni-channel : Technology

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Beer for change

Boulder, Colorado – To help reduce high nitrogen levels in its waste water, the city of Colorado is teaming up with a local brewer for a new filtra...

Colorado : Avery Brewing Company : Wastewater Treatment Facility

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Taken for a ride

Los Angeles – Earlier this month Uber passengers were treated to the exclusive launch of Britney Spears’ latest single before anyone else.

Uber : Britney Spears : Pretty Girls

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Tweet casting

London – Street casting has gone digital with Feels, a new app connecting brands with the latest looks.

Feels : Casting : Social Media

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Global go-getters

Tallinn, Estonia – A new service is offering freelancers the opportunity to satisfy their wanderlust while working short-term for companies around ...

Jobbatical : Recruitment : Travel

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New rail barons

Boston – New Balance is building its own public railway station to serve its ambitious new headquarters.

New Balance : Boston : NB Development Group

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High-street beauty

Sweden – H&M has announced plans to break into the beauty sector with fast ‘fashion for the face’.

H&M : Beauty : High Street

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Hot hostels

Global – A new type of hostel is attracting travellers who want to combine the freedom of backpacking with the luxury of a boutique hotel. Meet the...

Flashpacker : Hostel : Boutique Hotel

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The ideas and innovations that hint at the future of the consumer landscape