Almost a quarter of female student at US universities have experienced sexual assault. And while government initiatives have been introduced to make campuses safer, mobile app Companion appears to be having the biggest impact on freshers. How is tech being used to improve student safety?

Volvo's brand is synonymous with safety – it's even responsible for the invention of the seat belt. Now, the automaker hopes to show that even if you're not in a Volvo, it's got your safety in mind. LifePaint is a reflective spray to make cyclists more visible, but what do they think to this low tech solution?

As people grow increasingly anxious about always being ‘on’, they’re seeking new ways to relax. Walkonomics is an app that encourages users to take longer, more beautiful paths. But if 70% of people feel short on time, will they really want to spend precious minutes on taking the scenic route?

It’s a common conception that our love for cars will simply increase until – in a WALL-E-esque dystopia – we remain permanently lodged in our vehicles, massively overweight and incapable of movement. But, in a surprising development, new statistics show that Americans are actually walking more.