Driven by an increasing sense of loneliness, the concept of a shared house is being adopted by Japan's young singletons. Yet with so many people in Japan struggling with social anxieties, how are these micro-communities forming?

In America, there are thousands of people – likeGirlscharacter Marnie – honing a desire for musical stardom off the back of shows likeThe VoiceandAmerican Idol. Enter StarMaker: the community-based karaoke app turned talent scouting tool.

Reading is an emotional experience. Books can make you laugh, cry or feel scared - but can technology make them even more immersive? MIT's Media Lab has created a book that lets you really feel and experience first-hand the emotions and environments described in the text.