Technology at home and work plays a major role in sedentary lifestyles – but could it also provide a solution? Younger generations are embracing mobile apps and smart devices to monitor their physical condition, and their approach to nutrition and fitness is evolving the definition of ‘health’.

People don’t like change, which is why so many were outraged when Apple removed the audio jack from the iPhone 7. Yet despite the complaints, wireless headphone sales are booming. Will people once again embrace the brand's radical approach to design? And what's the benefit in going wireless?

Sony’s Xperia Ear Duo headset allows wearers to simultaneously listen to any audio output and the surrounding environment. By removing the need to take out the buds to converse, Sony appeals to a desire for intuitive, seamless tech that lets people live their lives uninterrupted.

Headphones may have enabled people to listen to music wherever and whenever they want, but unchecked sound levels could be harming our ears. TSC Music is an app that customises the listening experience to the individual, preserving and improving hearing ability in the process.