French fashion house Christian Dior has become the first luxury brand in China to take advantage of WeChat's live streaming function, as it attempts to leverage social shopping – which is popular among the nation's young – on a platform that has one billion monthly active users.

Between the build-up of ‘digital clutter’ and constant distraction of apps, smartphones, and tablets, tech advancements have enveloped us in a binary fog at almost all times. How can minimalism and more mindful usage help preserve mental wellbeing and boost productivity?

Research has proven just how effective influencer marketing can be, especially with Gen Zers whose consumer journey often begins and ends on their mobile. Shopping app ShopWith is using the influencer as a way to draw new users, by enabling people to shop their look.

In a fiercely competitive and global marketplace, today’s shopper is more concerned with frugality than brand loyalty – unless, of course, there’s something in it for them. Dosh incentivizes people to buy from its partners by rewarding them with cashback every time they spend.