Yeah, a remote control iKettle sounds meh but a remote-control iKettle controlled by your iContact Lense, with the water fetched by a robot (can&#x27;t be called iRobot unfortunately) sounds so much cooler.<p>To be honest, I used to want all of these things. What&#x27;s changed my mind is that for every bit of money that comes into my life, hours of my life have been traded in some way. Why would I give up life hours for a gadget who&#x27;s novelty will wear off within days when I&#x27;m perfectly able to fill a kettle or flick a light switch? Takes 2 mins.<p>I do think there are applications to providing independence to those less able. That&#x27;s an important area to look into.