Conducting detailed interviews with its members, accompanied by glossy photoshoots, im gegenteil is rallying against the ennui of traditional dating. But is this approach simply masking realities behind pretty packaging? And will it change the way Millennials look for love?

While dating apps like Tinder make it easy to meet local strangers, moving from the app into the real world can be daunting. New app Eye Contact puts users in touch with people planning to go to the same event as them, making the first encounter more fun.

Nextdoor, the social network designed specifically for neighbourhoods, has launched an Android app that will help more neighbours stay closely connected. Users must show proof of residency to protect the private data shared on the network.

Clubs and pubs in the UK are closing, and young people are drinking less than ever. A lack of money, advances in technology and a need for exclusivity have changed the party scene. But has staying in really become the new going out?