2015 will see an avalanche of virtual reality devices appear in the mass market, with the likes of Sony, Google, Facebook and Microsoft targeting gamers across the globe. The technology may now be an attainable reality, but will it be used for anything beyond video games?

While we might be able to stream music through Spotify, borrow a Zipcar, and rent a designer handbag, the tech industry lags behind, locking consumers into expensive devices that’ll be obsolete in months. Can ByeBuy’s pay-as-you-go model for renting gadgets break the upgrade cycle?

There are 14.9 million people over the age of 60 in the UK and internet use among this demographic is growing. With more over-60s in the country than under-18s, digital Britain is shifting to cater to these silver surfers, but how are seniors spending their time on the internet?

The day when your phone can automatically comfort you when you’re down is a long way off. But emotionally intelligent tech is on the rise, with Affectiva’s Affdex helping the likes of Unilever and CBS to gauge reactions to shows and adverts. Can algorithms judge emotions better than humans?