An app a day to keep the doctor away

From simple devices that count steps to monitors for diabetes, asthma, migraines and heart problems, the number of health apps is soaring. But are they any good?

The Vatican’s new philanthropy app could ruin everything

The last time wealthy art fans did a Vatican restoration, they nearly destroyed the Sistine Chapel. The new Vatican app is elitism 2.0 – and will only endanger more masterpieces

Top 10 sustainable food apps

There are restaurant guide and calorie counter apps aplenty, but what’s out there for consumers with sustainability in mind?

The science of shopping: digital innovations shaping the future of retail

Stroll the boutiques of Milan without leaving home, lay a bet by voice, try on a dozen frocks without taking your coat off… Technology will soon make all these possible

Green apps and gadgets: Conscious Me

It’s a growing interactive website on every subject you can think of, but how eco-conscious and useful has it become so far?

Are medical apps on your smartphone good for your health?

Handheld digital tools that record vital signs are revolutionising healthcare, allowing people to be monitored at home, but also raising concerns