Despite their potential to reduce bills and make life easier, 76 percent of British consumers are worried about the impact of smart technology and connected homes. A study by price comparison site MoneySuperMarket polled more than 2000 people and reveals many are fearful of the smart homes concept, with unapproved data collection cited as the greatest worry. Other concerns include the technology being hacked by criminals (51 percent), being made unusable by a virus (43 percent) and recording you without your knowledge (42 percent). While 77 percent of Brits have heard of a 'connected' home, only six percent claim to…
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