In the past decade, the free dissemination of opinions on social networks has been linked to catalysing global protest movements – at least that was the idea. But in Mexico, the government is being accused of diverting popular opinion on Twitter, and it's prompting a backlash.

In light of civil unrest in politically charged cities like Ferguson, New York City, Missouri City, Hong Kong and Mexico City, apps are being designed to bring underreported acts of injustice to light. How will activists armed with apps bring change?

While celebrities and brands are championing trans issues in the public eye, fear and discrimination are still prevalent in the lives of many transgender individuals. Through her project Nail Transphobia, Charlie Craggs is fighting prejudice through free manicures and a friendly chat.

At age 3, around a quarter of children go online daily, increasing to about 50% by age 5. And if the internet really is as “dangerous as letting children go out into the street”, is child-friendly software and brightly-coloured ‘kid versions’ enough to keep Gen Z surfers safe and happy?