As people grow more familiar with the Internet of Things, smart home tech is set to proliferate. Yet while there’s a demand for certain specific devices, most people either don’t know how the tech works or are put off by high prices. So is the smart home revolution really around the corner?

Web giants such as Facebook and Google have woven themselves into billions of lives, but countless controversies over the years have a growing number of users questioning if they can trust these companies. How are data breaches and fake news changing people’s relationships with big tech?

Research shows Australians have little trust in organisations to safeguard their personal data. And they're willing to penalise those who fail to protect their information by turning to competitors or attacking their public image, while they would reward companies that offer reassurance.

As Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) rolls out, there is talk of a price war between the $50-billion infrastructure giant and rival independent service providers. As the competition intensifies, what do Aussies want and expect from their high-speed broadband connections?