For the third year running, Cards Against Humanity has taken a stand against the horrors of Black Friday, this year offering bargain hunters the deal of a lifetime – $5 for absolutely nothing. But why were 11,248 people willing to trade their hard-earned cash for thin air?

Many hostels are keen to premiumise their offerings to distance themselves from damning stereotypes – no towels, filthy rooms and wealthy, wasted 20-somethings. But the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel wears its inadequacy as a badge of honour, winning the hearts of Gen Y globetrotters.

Everyone loves saving that little bit extra when they shop. Marketers have a number of techniques at their disposal; free shipping, 10% off or BOGOF for example. Research shows that the discounts you are drawn to and prefer actually change with age.

The advent of drone delivery suggests the future of shipping is here, but the logistics are still a bit of a nightmare – senders and recipients alike are often required to slog to the post office. Shyp is a delivery app overlaying traditional shipping with a simpler, smarter interface.