A new Twitter service will allow users to carry on their stream of consciousness in 140 characters or less from beyond the grave.

LivesOn will analyse users' Twitter feeds to learn their 'likes, tastes, [and] syntax' to continue posting similar messages, updates and links after they've passed.

The service, due to launch in March, promises: 'When your heart stops beating, you'll keep tweeting.'

Read more at the Daily Mail.