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French start-up E-vone has developed a GPS-enabled smart shoe that can detect falls and alert emergency contacts ow.ly/Rcwc30i8bIh

Ride-hailing app Grab Malaysia is adding a tad bit more privacy to stop potential harassment bit.ly/2BEQbOO

.@NissanUK Energy Solar is an all-in-one energy and storage system that could save customers up to 66% on their bills ow.ly/tiKN30i8bDf

#PeasPlease is campaigning for a Veg Ad Fund to be set up to encourage us to get more vegetables into our diets ow.ly/Gl7X30i8bzD

Researchers at the University of Alicante have developed new technology that makes it possible to locate people who have suffered an accident in remote locations without a phone signal ow.ly/SBCj30i71RK

These apothecary-inspired gins change colour when you add tonic for a multi-sensory experience ow.ly/40q730i71Ow

UberGirls! Brazil-based @Uber is hosting workshops to 100 young girls with the aim to inspire them to pursue technology ow.ly/lqAP30i58Fi

A Ninja Village is set to open in Bangkok to give consumers an experience of all things ninja bit.ly/2mYWgkL

From @Mobike to Miaobike. Come and look for your own virtual cat in Hangzhou tinyurl.com/ydch2t7n

Ruby chocolate for your valentine? bit.ly/2DDt4t8

Facebook Marketplace launches in Brazil to help people buy and sell with their community ow.ly/u4YZ30hYFJu

Pool as in swimming pool! Acqua Uber is offering people in Rio de Janeiro the chance to cool down in a converted pick up with a built-in pool ow.ly/Mf3K30hYFlv via @hypeness

Next Concert helps people get hold of tickets for in-demand gigs by evaluating the likelihood of tour announcements by different artists next-concert.fr/

Easy rider: @adidas has released a limited edition pair of sneakers that act as a valid annual ticket for @BVG_Ubahn services ow.ly/yjxc30hVMfj

More than 10 million people used @facebook to live broadcast their 2017 New Year's Eve celebrations ow.ly/ir8O30hVMsC

A trial from @StarbucksUK is seeing a 5p #lattelevy on paper cups, with money used donated to @hubbubUK ow.ly/ny4730hVLSR

This tiny sensor from @Loreal can help you track your sun exposure ow.ly/f1Cv30hVKWc @FastCoDesign

Beer and crisps are an ideal combo according to @MikkellerBeer and Lokale Rødder ow.ly/GbUk30hNTkv

Buy a car with bitcoin, says Proton Malaysia bit.ly/2Dz4zKU