Having the odd pot plant in the office is known to make for happier and more productive workers – so imagine how much difference an entire natural vista could make. Breakroom is VR app that lets people escape the fluorescent lights of the office for a more pleasant environment.

What do shoppers expect from in-store interactions? Why is ‘everyday luxury’ so appealing to younger generations? And how is social media influencing home design? The 2018 Expert Outlook includes perspectives from 42 members of the Canvas8 Network on what to expect in the year ahead.

Do people want more selective social media? Can VR extend to our other senses? And how is AI heightening expectations for personalisation? In this part of the 2018 Expert Outlook series, we speak to three technology experts about how the devices we use are changing us.

Although 2016 was touted to be the year of VR, with the likes of Sony and HTC launching powerful devices, the tech proved too expensive for mainstream audiences. Seeking to make virtual worlds more accessible is the Oculus Go, an affordable headset that doesn’t need a high-end computer to operate.