We now have an average of 41 pieces of tech in our homes. But are these smart devices leaving consumers behind? How are apps creating new habits? Has privacy become an opportunity? Are we forgetting how to repair gadgets – and does it even matter?

Over 60% of Brits want to see more CCTV in their local area, but 86% of internet users have taken steps to remove or mask their digital footprints. With such a difference in attitudes, we're living in ‘the privacy paradox’. But if we care so much, why do we share so much?

Easy-to-use personal security measures are a welcome antidote to the privacy fears that plague a post-PRISM scandal world. But are encrypted text messages a necessity, or just a fan to the flames of a paranoia epidemic?

By the end of 2015, 20 million US households will have a smart home device. But while brands keep releasing tech, many people remain underwhelmed. Philips now hopes to make smart home lighting simple with its wireless dimming kit, but can it spark interest in the modern, connected home?

If awareness of internet security is so high, then why are we still using '123456' and 'password' to protect our accounts? Can 1Password – a sophisticated and simple password manager – be the encrypted answer for the 70% of people who regularly forget their passwords?

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?

Why are more men are living alone? How is digital enchanting our domestic enviornment? And who’s behind the new commune movement? In our 2014 sector snapshot of Home, we round up the insights and innovations impacting​ design,​ architecture, ​appliances and household goods over the last six months.

The arrival of the first connected light bulb will allow users to change the colour, mood and brightness of their home from their smartphone. In the pursuit of greater control and personalisation, the home is undergoing a digital redecoration.