Tony is an eco-friendly clay cooler that keeps fruits and veggies fresh without electricity. Stylish and functional, Tony offers self-sufficiency amid energy crises and supply chain disruptions, symbolising a shift away from dependence on traditional infrastructures and a move to resource autonomy.

Live Oak Labs offers sustainable solutions that Americans can easily integrate into their homes and gardens – from solar cookware to aquaponic kits. To promote its range of products and enable people to virtually trial them, it has launched an app that simulates what it's like to live off-grid.

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.

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.