It’s dark, gloomy and the glare of computer monitors highlights the faces of people hooked to their screens at an internet café in China. The past few years seemed to signal the death of these businesses, but surging interest in competitive gaming has seen people flock back to them.

Whether it's watching cartoons on a tablet or gaming on a handheld device, kids are increasingly exposed to technology at a young age. But while some experts note the benefit of tech in education, others say it hinders development, and one London school is banning it outright.

While the digital revolution may be changing how we read, interact and listen to music, in Germany kids still enjoy playing with classic toys like dolls, blocks and board games because their parents can join in.

With media and researchers exposing the chemical nasties found in everyday products – from air fresheners to washing powders – consumers across the world are facing up to a hidden health crisis. With indoor pollutant levels two to five times higher than outdoor, is it time our homes had a detox?