When an earthquake hit Mexico, people took to social media to figure out how to proceed safely as more buildings crumbled. But as misinformation stirred up panic online, locals banded together to combat fake news, rather than depending on tech platforms to maintain journalistic integrity.

Why are fewer people choosing to drive around in their own car? What are some of the fears surrounding future travel tech? How are frustrations with public transport being resolved in urban areas? And why is accessibility still an issue on modern trains, buses, and bikes?

As cities across America become more congested, people are facing increasingly time-consuming trips to and from work. Bird, an electric scooter sharing start-up, is aiming to solve the ‘last mile’ problem of public transport to encourage people to leave their cars at home and avoid the gridlock.

Tequila brands have been working hard to change the perception of the spirit from a trashy shot downed by spring-breakers to a high-end alcohol. Tequila-flavoured Desperados beer isn’t helping matters, so Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council is insisting it stops using the word on its bottles.