Seven things we’ve learned from the first year of Apple Music

Changes ahead for streaming service as, with 15m paying subscribers, it continues the battle with rivals Spotify and YouTube

Will 2016 be the year virtual reality gaming takes off?

The first wave of VR headsets flopped, but soon the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR will go on sale – and they’re going to be much, much better

It’s only rock’n’roll but they like it: Hedi Slimane’s Saint Laurent makes it simple

Some accuse him of denigrating a hallowed legacy, but the French fashion house’s current designer is pulling in celebrity fans, and money

Chinese economy shockwaves: the winners and losers

What impact has China’s currency devaluation had on popular brands, neighbouring countries and shoppers?

China’s economy: hard landing or welcome rebalancing?

Beijing has made clear that after initially cushioning the slowdown with a massive fiscal stimulus, it is now aiming to engineer a shift to a more sustainable growth model

Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?

Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?