Computers are an increasingly important part of life, but interaction with them remains much the same. Leap Motion challenges established barriers, signaling a movement towards invisible technology and a future where human and computer work as one.

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.

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?

A new wave of technological advancements is making it easier than ever to plug into a techno-utopian automated lifestyle, as people increasingly expect to exchange minimum input for maximum output.