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.

In 2012, Hassle was at a crisis point – but rather than fold, it compartmentalised its local services marketplace to focus on domestic cleaning. Now the site is launching in the UK and mainland Europe as an Uber-esque service used to book trusted home cleaners.

'Dynamic pricing' means prices can quickly adapt to reflect changing levels of supply and demand. When Uber, a private New York-based taxi service trialled the idea, some customers were charged over $80 per mile, causing widespread anger.

Technology is part of every aspect of our lives. But amongst the innovation, there are questions about what exactly we’re trading in for these advancements. Do smartphones actually disconnect us? Has Google made us stupid? And is making friends with robots messing up our kids?