6 exciting ways smart technology will make your life easier at home

The final part of Samsung’s series on technology in the home considers the future – it’s closer than you think

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6 exciting ways smart technology will make your life easier at home

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The future of tech is looking tiny, thanks to ubiquitous computing, which could see computer chips embedded in everything from light bulbs to light switches; as a result, everything in your home will be connected to wifi, all the time.

Saving labour
Artificial intelligence is already with us – but it could soon be all-pervasive, as everything from ordering food to waking up in the morning is managed by apps and devices that will learn your routines and adapt accordingly.

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Appliances do the thinking
Home appliances revolutionised labour in the 20th century: they’ll revolutionise time in the 21st. We have smart fridges already: the time when they can order more milk may be not far away, either – leaving you to think about much more important matters.

On the surface
Increasingly, screens will cease to exist, while surfaces – walls, ceilings table tops – are looking to become active. Instead of a ‘computer’ or a ‘tablet’, devices could be embedded into the very fabric of the home – or even clothes.

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Sense of space
By 2030, you won’t think about whether you need to switch the lights on when you leave a room; it’ll just happen – while doors will unlock, alarms will de-activate and the radio will be on before you think twice.

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The end of the private car
The prospect of self-driving – and electric – vehicles heralds a massive change in the way we drive. In short: you may not own a car; one will just turn up when you need it. Got a big garage? Start thinking about what else you can do with the space.

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