Wary that it may be deemed irresponsible or indulgent, people often keep their spontaneous splurging secret. But can impulse shopping be a good thing? Canvas8 spoke to Sam Maglio, a professor at the University of Toronto, to learn how gut instinct can help us feel more satisfied with purchases.

The UK’s NCT has long provided new parents with expert info and a route to a new set of pals. But the pricey classes and ideological zealotry mean that many mums are after an alternative. Enter Peanut, which applies a Tinder-like model to friendship, easing anxieties at this stressful life stage.

When was the last time you walked into a shop, filled up a basket, then walked out empty handed? You may never do so in the real world, but 69% of shopping trips online end just like that. Have e-tailers lost their knack for converting sales? Or are we simply indulging in the joy of browsing?

For all of their tech-savviness, many school leavers in the UK feel out of their depth as they prepare to enter the world of work. The MiFuture app is hoping to support them through a familiar format, letting them quickly set up a profile and swipe away to find the right job ‘match’.