Caring for delicate garments can be difficult, often requiring a trip to the dry cleaner’s. Laundry and home care brand The Laundress offers an eco-friendly at-home alternative with innovative products that allow people to care for their precious items themselves. Is the future of laundry luxury?

Japan's notoriously exhausting work culture seems to be changing, with one firm touting its appeal to graduates by promising only ‘about ten hours of overtime per month’. A new generation of graduates expect more from their future workplace – they want an employer that cares.

Convenience stores in Japan are quickly adapting to satisfy the needs of the nation's notoriously aged population. Shops are no longer limited to selling products alone, with many also offering useful social infrastructure like health care and home delivery services.

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?