61% of Americans own a smartphone, spending about two hours on it a day. This has led to the birth of the smartphone zombie - those who dawdle along, walking slowly, face buried in their phone. In Washington DC, they now have their own walking lane.
Men's clothing store Hointer is out to revolutionise retail. Founded by a senior ex-Amazon employee, it combines the best of physical and digital in a customer-centric real-world experience that's as fast and efficient as buying online.
Research has found that 25% of couples think their partner is distracted by their smartphone. But it's not all bad news - 27% said the internet has impacted on their relationship in a positive manner.
The number of sleep-deprived people in Britain has risen by 50% since the start of 2013. Researchers believe the shift could be related to the use of smartphones and tablets before bed, with studies showing that 80% of Brits use smart devices directly before sleeping.
Nearly 70% of US mobile gamers are women, but they're underserved. Ungendered or male-oriented games dominate. Celebutante simulator Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is disrupting the market with more than a million downloads in the first two weeks, but what’s caused this game to skyrocket to the top of the App Store?