In the summer of 2014, US box office figures were down 15%, and there were a string of spectacular film failures. The number of frequent moviegoers fell in every age group, but the biggest drop came from 18- to-25-year-olds. Has Netflix killed the blockbuster?

Mainstream music often conjures images of tweentastic pop; Taylor Swift, One Direction, Rihanna and the like. But according to Spotify, pop's been knocked off the genre top spot by metal; and its loyal, supportive fans not only listen to more tracks, they buy more merchandise, too.

The day when your phone can automatically comfort you when you’re down is a long way off. But emotionally intelligent tech is on the rise, with Affectiva’s Affdex helping the likes of Unilever and CBS to gauge reactions to shows and adverts. Can algorithms judge emotions better than humans?

Netflix has been condemned by a number of critics who’ve wasted hours scrolling through row upon row of unwanted viewing material, lamenting supposedly limited options. In a futuristic bid to appease this audience, the streaming giant could one day match shows to people’s moods.