Google Maps might be the go-to app for getting around in the Western world, but in China – where Google has had a number of run-ins with the government over censorship – the digital map industry is wide open, and a number of major players are drawing up plans for domination.

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?

In 2014, UK rail passengers made 1.6 billion journeys – double that of 1995. But whether it’s overpriced tickets or overcrowded carriages, people love nothing more than moaning about public transport. So what do the increasing number of train travellers really want from their journey?

Gone are the days where intrepid travellers would touch down on foreign soil without having any clue how to get around. In today's hyperconnected world, travellers are able to thoroughly research, itemise and plan their holidays on a level that's never before been possible.