With just 7% of communication being attributed to spoken words, and the remainder down to body language and tone of voice, it’s easy to see why communicating online has been described as cold and impersonal. Emoticons, emoji and stickers are helping make digital communication a bit more human.

Have you ever seen a dog with the face of a girl? Or your best mate with the face of their mum? Darling of iPhone camera rolls, Facebook feeds and Buzzfeed listicles alike, face swapping has become a ritual of friendship in a digital age. But what explains the lasting appeal of weirdness on the web?

With 41% of teens ‘addicted’ to their phones, mobile-first media is the new norm. Wishbone is a this-or-that voting app that blends lightweight entertainment with user-generated content to encourage Gen Zers to give their opinions on everything from their worst fears to their favourite foods.

Communication in schools of the past involved passing notes or whispering. Now, the proliferation of smartphones means kids are more likely to be messaging under their desks. But with phones often banned in classrooms, how can they communicate covertly? Jewelbots might offer a solution.