Smart home appliances have evolved. They now learn the patterns of our lives and then offer personalised routines; they’re energy-efficient, and will even tell you if a part needs replacing.

And if Samsung’s new smart fridges work as they claim, it will suggest recipes based on ingredients in your fridge. But as our appliances get smarter, there are concerns over the collection of our data, the fact that they’re connected to the internet, and thus vulnerable to hacks, compatibility issues, and the lack of standardisation.