‘I can’t see you anymore because I got eaten by a bear’: New breakup app

A new break-up app is helping couples eliminate the awkward final meeting by sending a text to end the relationship electronically.

BreakUpText offers multiple options tailored for men and women based on whether the relationship is casual or serious. The app then allows users to customize a reason for the breakup.

Users can choose from ‘I lost interest’, ‘I found someone else’ or – for those trying to be funny or burn bridges permanently – ‘I got eaten by a bear.’ [. . .]

What makes ‘The Perfect Man’? He’s well-educated, successful at 40, doesn’t get drunk and is probably a doctor

A new poll claims to reveal the perfect man: He’s a 40-year-old, successful moderate drinking doctor who looks like Patrick Dempsey. The survey was conducted by 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair and asked 1,168 adults nationwide about the qualities they believe are important in a mate.Top of the list was education, with 35per cent ranking it a young man’s most important priority as he matures. This is followed closely by becoming a hard worker and a gentleman, at 28 and 27per cent respectively. Only one per cent picked ‘athlete’ as a top priority. Read more

Facial recognition technology used to trap terrorists now in shops

The same facial recognition technology used to identify terrorists will soon help shop assistants target VIP customers. The technology ensures that staff members can offer a more personalized service – and don’t unwittingly miss out on potentially lucrative sales – by flagging up famous or wealthy big spenders.  [. . .]

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