The mainstreaming of AI is setting a new precedent for how people relate to non-human sources of intelligence. While automation on a consumer level has typically focused on specific tasks like replying to emails or budgeting, it’s now swiftly expanding to a more dynamic range of applications.

As Britons look to mark the easing of lockdown with a much-needed trip to the salon or pint at the sorely missed pub, Heineken is bringing an added dose of convenience to the occasion by giving people the chance to get a hair prune alongside a well-earned pint.

American office workers are so time-poor that they’re skipping their yearly visits to the dentist. HENRY The Dentist, a fleet of cool, fully-equipped mobile dental clinics, is bringing oral care to its patients and making check-ups quick, convenient, and almost enjoyable.

COVID-19 has seen health systems worldwide struggle with an influx of patients, yet in the US, securing a bed is not the main concern for many of those who need treatment. With job lay-offs causing millions to lose their insurance, could the pandemic spark a shift in attitudes to healthcare?

The Zaragoza-based mobile hair salon, The Hair Truck, offers haircuts to Spaniards living in rural areas. With severe depopulation continuing to make life harder for Older Adults living in villages, the brand aims to facilitate their grooming practices with accessible and affordable haircuts.