Back in the early days of mass gadgetry, around the mid-2000s, I used to joke about how onerous it would be if our toasters and kettles became like our computers; devices that needed frequent updates to be downloaded and installed, and that’d swiftly become obsolete when they couldn’t run the latest operating system.
Now, it’s become a reality. Everything seems potentially smart these days, and in need of software support, not only to avoid bugs and deliver the latest features, but to keep it safe when connected to the internet. The smart home has been called the next frontier for fraud and cybercrime and security updates have become a top priority when using everything from security cameras and baby monitors to smart speakers and tumble dryers.
