Fashionistas rejoice – payment options are no longer limited to uninspiring bank cards or plain old cash. Topshop has teamed up with bPay to launch a range of contactless accessories that'll complement your outfit. But is Gen Z really that bothered by fintech? Can payments really be fun?

Ralph Lauren's Polo flagship store in New York has introduced smart dressing rooms. Complete with interactive lights and mirrors, the rooms give customers a heightened shopping experience. But more importantly, they collect a wealth of important information for the retailer.

Following the announcement of the Apple Watch, luxury watchmakers are racing to launch similar devices, with TAG Heuer, Mondaine and Breitling all announcing their own versions. But how many watch enthusiasts want to exchange a classic timepiece for a short-lived digital version?

The Apple Watch launched in April 2015 with an array of sensors to measure a user’s pulse, movement and location. Touted as a health and productivity aid, the watch is the most mainstream product to gather bodily data in the form of biometrics. But should brands know our every measurement?