UK consumer organisation Which? is well known for its impartial but rigorous evaluations of all manner of products from fridges to cars, computers and toys. Recently it turned its gaze on the smart home and many won’t be surprised by its conclusions.

Up to one fifth of UK citizens are set against the introduction of smart meters into their homes because of security concerns, according to The Times. The claim follows a survey that tried to gauge attitudes towards smart meters given that the introduction of these devices is set to be the UK’s biggest infrastructure project for 30 years.

Millions of UK smart device users are vulnerable to hacking and privacy breaches. A BullGuard survey of 2,000 users revealed that one in three are not aware of the possible security risks posed by poorly protected smart devices.

May 17 is World Telecommunications Day. It celebrates the constant evolution of communication and also aims to increase awareness of how important this is in our lives, societies and economies. With this in mind we’ve created a potted history of technology communication landmarks which reveals just how far we’ve come in a relatively short time.