Smart home technology is being incorporated into people's living spaces as effortlessly as everyday household appliances. As the sector sees growth and innovation, Matter is helping users overcome digital fatigue by creating seamless networks of gadgets within their homes.

Throwaway culture has seen people binning their old or broken home appliances rather than repairing them, but Murfy aims to change that. Via accessible and speedy repairs, the French firm is appealing to eco-mindsets and thrifty mentalities – offering a way to be sustainable and savvy.

Samsung has launched a filter that fits any washing machine, helping reduce the amount of microplastics released with every wash. Even though people want to be sustainable, they need eco-options to be the easy choice, so they are looking to outsource sustainable behaviour.

As AI increasingly seeps into everyday life, emerging tech seems to orbit around these developments. However, do we really need more Alexa-style gadgets in our homes? Canvas8 spoke to digital sociologist Yolande Strengers to understand what kind of tech people really want in their households.