As people grow increasingly anxious about always being ‘on’, they’re seeking new ways to relax. Walkonomics is an app that encourages users to take longer, more beautiful paths. But if 70% of people feel short on time, will they really want to spend precious minutes on taking the scenic route?

It’s a common conception that our love for cars will simply increase until – in a WALL-E-esque dystopia – we remain permanently lodged in our vehicles, massively overweight and incapable of movement. But, in a surprising development, new statistics show that Americans are actually walking more.

Since the first bike path was built in Brooklyn in 1894, over 200,000 New Yorkers cycle the streets every day. But this green and healthy shift has run into difficulties, so cyclists are crowdsourcing a map of cycling issues and hazard warnings to promote bike safety.

Up to 40% of a city’s electricity use may be dedicated to street lighting. But what if lampposts could do more than illuminate pavements? What if they could get brighter under dark clouds or give a lost driver directions? GE has created bulbs that work harder and longer for cities of the future.

To encourage women to speak out about sexual harassment, websites like SafeCity and HarassMap Mumbai have launched mapping initiatives. The maps enable women to anonymously report the location at which they have been abused, whilst removing the pressure of filing a formal complaint.

Over 60% of Brits want to see more CCTV in their local area, but 86% of internet users have taken steps to remove or mask their digital footprints. With such a difference in attitudes, we're living in ‘the privacy paradox’. But if we care so much, why do we share so much?

Nearly 80% of people think companies use their personal data to make more money, so they're reluctant to share it. With over three quarters of people concerned about online privacy, Citizenme gives them back control of their data. But what does it mean for users and advertisers?

Volvo's brand is synonymous with safety – it's even responsible for the invention of the seat belt. Now, the automaker hopes to show that even if you're not in a Volvo, it's got your safety in mind. LifePaint is a reflective spray to make cyclists more visible, but what do they think to this low tech solution?