Digital solutions to problems such as isolation, a lack of mobility, and ill health are enabling older people to live well for longer in their own homes. Yet while many Boomers and Seniors and striving to become tech-savvy, what kinds of domestic gadgets do these cohorts want and need?

Between rush hour queues and barrier glitches, getting in and out of London Underground stations can be a frustrating experience. But in the near future, 3D facial recognition could replace physical passes, letting people walk to their platform without a pause.

Google has launched Nest Hello in the UK, a video doorbell with facial recognition that can recognise friends and family at the door. Although Britons are increasingly plugged-in to smart home devices, they're also increasingly concerned about their privacy when devices such as Nest are launched.

More consumers are looking to their mobile phones and tablets for big-ticket purchases such as flights and hotels. The Hopper mobile app provides travellers with a personalised mobile shopping experience. Using AI, the software suggests flights and cities that may appeal to each buyer and recommends them via push notifications, as well as helping them to find the cheapest fare.