Our homes may be smarter — but are we getting dumber?
After being humbled by mere electronic blinds, the idea of a home that regulates itself to my needs is terrifying
After being humbled by mere electronic blinds, the idea of a home that regulates itself to my needs is terrifying

As ‘smart’ appliances and sensors proliferate, the technology should help to reduce waste

Cognitive blind spots are undermining our ability to see the world as it is, rather than as we would like it to be

Fears that AI will strip our lives of meaning are based on three fallacies

Workers are reporting feeling overwhelmed by the new technology

Few industries have escaped our hapless misuse of this troubling technology

As usual, governments will barely affect the trends that most affect our lives