Confessions of an accidental influencer
When Bella Mackie began posting about her struggles with anxiety, she unexpectedly found herself becoming an influencer. But what did sharing her private fears teach her?
Samsung Gear VR – can a virtual-reality app save me from digital overload?
Mindfulness technology sounds like an oxymoron. Time to discover whether putting on goggles to gaze at views usually enjoyed only by the ultra-rich can calm an overstimulated brain
My journey into the dark, hypnotic world of a millennial guru
‘Spiritual influencers’ are flourishing online. Their model is built on recruiting eager followers – but what happens when they attract vulnerable people?
Can your phone keep you fit? Our writers try 10 big fitness apps – from weightlifting to pilates
There are a dizzying number of apps promising to get you in shape – even if you can’t get to a gym. But can any of them keep our writers moving?
Trends of the decade that we’ve had enough of
Whether it’s wellness and healing crystals or the constant sipping of water, there are some fads that we’ve had our fill of. Here are seven whose time is up, says Eva Wiseman
The Instagram decade: #hashtag holidays and other travel trends
Travelling by rail, staying at an Airbnb, trying a wellness retreat … whatever you did it was most likely captured on your phone. We look at how travel changed in the 2010s
Not such a bright idea: why your phone’s ‘night mode’ may be keeping you awake
Many smartphone screens switch to warmer colours in the evening to help you sleep better – but research suggests the science behind this is all wrong
The hell of individuation and how dancing could be the cure
With our bodies so absent in modern communication, maybe the key to reconnecting as a community lies in the physical
Do you take hours to make a simple decision? You may have Fobo
Fear of missing out has a more anxious sibling, and could stop you going to social events – or buying your Christmas turkey. Here’s what is behind fear of better options
How a video game helped me reclaim my body after having a baby
Pregnancy, birth and looking after your child put a huge strain on your body – Nintendo’s Ring Fit can help you reclaim it