As you leave for work, you yell “lock” and “camera on” to keep the house secure, before telling your vacuum to clean the bedroom carpet while you're out. It's not a sci-fi film - the technology is available now. But do we really want our homes to be controlled by technology?

Over 60% of Brits want to see more CCTV in their local area, but 86% of internet users have taken steps to remove or mask their digital footprints. With such a difference in attitudes, we're living in ‘the privacy paradox’. But if we care so much, why do we share so much?

Applying 'smart' technology in fresh and innovative ways, Dornbracht's holistic Smart Water system seamlessly connects bathroom components while providing a plethora of customisation options.

China boasts the world’s biggest internet network – an estimated 618 million people are connected to the internet, with 500 million of them surfing via mobile. So it makes sense that the internet of things is taking off, too. From TVs to fridges, Chinese homes have never looked so smart.