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?

By 2020 there will be 50 billion objects connected to the internet. SmartThings enables true human-computer interaction by ensuring that everything we own – electronic and otherwise – is part of the conversation.

Combining the thirst for data with a growing hyperawareness of health, Smart Diapers are part of a new market for smart baby monitoring systems. But rather than giving parents peace of mind, could a constant stream of data have the opposite effect?

Public restrooms can be scarce or unappealing, but POSH is a scheme in New York that grants its members access to private bathrooms all around Manhattan. Members pay a daily premium for access to private showers, locker rooms and toilets.