Brits wild thoughts for what the future of technology looks like revealed | UK | News

One in 10 Brits believe Star Trek-style technology will spread into the nation’s living rooms within a decade, allowing people to socialize through HOLOGRAMS.

An open-minded 11 per cent of Brits believe holographic socializing will allow people to hang out as life-sized avatars within the next 10 years, according to a poll.

One in eight (13%) expect VR travel and experiences to become mainstream, while one in five (20%) want smart technology to help them choose what to watch.

Vodafone quizzed the nation on how vital broadband has become in daily life; Nearly 60% of Brits said they were more dependent on reliable internet than any other home service.

No longer just for streaming or staying in touch, broadband forms the backbone of the modern connected home.

Brits are increasingly relying on technology to simplify daily routines and enjoy a wider range of entertainment experiences.

A fifth of tired Brits are inviting a robot maid into their home to help with shopping and cooking.

16% of open-minded Brits would let an AI assistant help with chores, while a quarter (24%) would pay for an AI cleaner.

The study also found that almost a quarter (23%) want smart kitchen technology to cook meals.

Smart security is on the rise as smart doorbells, cameras, motion sensors and locks are now commonplace.

Almost half (46%) of Brits own two or more broadband-powered home security devices; five years ago this proportion was just under a third (32%).

Looking ahead, a whopping 80 percent say they want to see innovation in smart home security.

Affordable price (43%), ease of installation (33%) and integration with broadband hubs (17%) are the main improvements that will encourage usage.

The research comes as Vodafone launches Who’s Home, a new smart feature built directly into its latest Ultra Hub 7 broadband routers and available to new and existing customers at no extra cost.

Who’s Home provides added peace of mind by detecting when devices connect or disconnect from the network, providing notifications about who has arrived or left the home.

Vodafone has partnered with AI expert Dan Södergren to predict tomorrow’s improvements, from holographic meetups to AI-powered home assistance and smarter security.

TOP FIVE UPGRADE PREDICTIONS

1. Main Center

Advances in smart security are expected to include connected security sensors and predictive AI monitoring. Nowadays, carbon monoxide and gas detectors can alert smartphones when something is wrong.

In the coming years, these sensors will become smarter and more predictive, analyzing subtle environmental changes to prevent problems before they occur. Deeper integration with home hubs and AI platforms will transform reactive alerts into proactive security management, creating a truly smart home environment.

This evolution will see broadband move from an everyday service to a smart security network – a digital guardian that silently monitors every corner of the connected home.

Consumers want simplicity: one in five Brits (20%) want fewer home security devices, 22% want to manage everything in one place and 19% want more accurate alerts; This underlines the demand for integrated, smart home systems.

2. Home Help

Södergren predicts that AI will start working as an “invisible home assistant” within two years, optimizing energy use, silently managing supplies and supporting independent living, helping older people stay connected and safe.

Homes in the next decade will see:

● Artificial intelligence concierges that monitor home ingredients and automatically reorder.● Smart refrigerators that suggest healthier meal ideas based on health or fitness goals.● Lighting and temperature that adapt to daily rhythms.● Devices that work in sync to minimize energy bills.

While early examples exist today, these capabilities are expected to become much more advanced and widely accessible, moving from novelty to everyday norms to something as commonplace as smart speakers. And with this change comes an even greater dependence on fast, reliable connectivity.

3. Home Entertainment

Over the next three years, Dan suggests there will be advances in connectivity and AI that will transform the living room into an immersive entertainment hub shaped by connectivity and AI.

The resulting experiences will include: ● Holographic and AR experiences delivered through glasses or projectors built into smart TVs. ● AI-powered personalization that adjusts audio, lighting, and content in real time to match the time of day, mood, or family preferences. ● Holographic socializing with friends, appearing as life-size avatars to share experiences across distances. As immersive entertainment becomes mainstream, ultra-low latency and reliable connectivity will become even more critical.

Artificial intelligence and technology expert Dan Södergren said: “We are entering what I call the Fifth Industrial Revolution, where ultra-reliable connectivity becomes the basis of everyday life.

“As artificial intelligence moves from innovation to necessity, the home will become one of the biggest areas of transformation.

“We see robot companions as artificially intelligent home assistants that are already entering the market worldwide.

“Such robots will soon move beyond simple automation to act as adaptive home assistants, anticipating needs, learning our routines and taking on tasks that keep the house running quietly.

“Entertainment will also become more immersive and personal, shifting from holographic experiences to AI-curated viewing.

“Connectivity will also redefine home security. Broadband will act as the home’s nervous system, connecting security alerts, predictive sensors and real-time awareness.

“The result will be homes that are not only smarter and more intuitive, but also significantly safer and more durable.”

VodafoneThree Consumer Director Rob Winterschladen said: “Home broadband has moved from a convenience to a cornerstone of everyday life. With this change, expectations of what it has to offer have also increased.

“From AI assistants that help run the home to predictive networks that know when you’re about to stream your favorite show, the connected home is about seamlessing technology and making everyday life easier.

“With the launch of Who’s Home, we’re giving homeowners greater peace of mind by providing alerts if their loved ones arrive or leave.

“It’s a little feature that makes a difference and we’re proud to be the first and only major provider in the UK to offer this on our latest routers at no extra cost.

“This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Vodafone as we continue to innovate and bring even more smart features to our customers’ homes through our broadband offerings.”

For more information please visit https://www.vodafone.co.uk/broadband/wi-fi-hub-and-broadband-app.