Advances in technology underscore a profound shift in law enforcement, one with far-reaching implications for the public and privacy

More devices than ever before are tracking and recording us but how much they can monitor remains unclear

Will the new generation of IoT­-related data benefit us enough to be comfortable giving up even more of our privacy?

From smart pans to connected scales, the internet of things is now tackling the art of cooking – so would professional chefs want to use these gadgets?

Are constant reminders from home and health gizmos effective in changing behaviours? Silicon Valley would like you to think so

Smart sensors are being used to improve agriculture from farming lettuce to producing beef – and even protecting bees

The internet is already a threat to quiet contemplation – but could the internet of things herald a return to solitude?

With the help of smartphone apps, women can now track and understand their monthly menstrual cycles and pregnancies digitally

Smart plugs, facial-recognition cameras and even potted plant monitors can help automate your home – but is this first generation of products worth the effort?

As cities become more connected, their systems – from traffic lights to utilities meters – are increasingly open to hackers, say experts