Searching for peace and emotional wellbeing on a smartphone is a perverse endeavour. Yet digital wellness has been one of the tech sector’s pandemic success stories. Stressed workers might once have been prescribed a seaside visit to settle their nerves. Now we are given discounted employee memberships for meditation apps.

Rising demand has encouraged mindfulness start-ups to move well beyond quiet contemplation. Virtual reality company Tripp uses swirling visuals and sound to mimic the feeling of a psychedelic trip.

Financial Times