From the ubiquitous puppy filter to the flattering flower crown, Snapchat has allowed us all to become early adopters of augmented reality. Now, it seems the platform is seeking to move into hardware, joining the Bluetooth Special Interest Group ahead of the supposed launch of a pair of AR goggles.

Once described as an innovation that would turn the technology industry on its head, Google Glass has failed to ignite the same enthusiasm amongst consumers. In response, sales of the wearable gadget have been halted. But what led to the failure of Google's high-tech moonshot?

How can brands solve the problem of limited smartphone storage? What happens after AI becomes normalised? And why is design-led hardware the most effective? As part of our Expert Outlook 2017 series, we speak to three technology experts about how our devices are evolving.

People prefer wearable devices that are unobtrusive, fit into daily life and existing habits, and look stylish. But even if all these boxes are ticked, do they really want to wear technology on their wrists, faces and around their necks?