In our rapidly evolving world, an increasing number of products
are either connected to the internet or wireless, so we take a look
at the one room in the house we thought would be sacrosanct, the
bathroom.
We are familiar with telephones, TV and music being available in
luxurious hotel bathrooms and this has slowly migrated into the
domestic environment. But another revolution is also adapting,
moving control of various taps and temperatures away from
mechanical objects we physically turn, to elegant touch panels and
proximity sensors that activate when we are near.
Part of what's known as "The Internet of Things"
(IoT), this technology is connecting the world like never before.
Low-cost sensors coupled with wireless technologies are bringing
everything online. Devices communicate with each other on the home
network or via Bluetooth, sharing information, transferring files
and digital media, and providing remote access and control for
domestic appliances. This