Technology of 2018

On the first Science Cafe of 2018, Adam Walton unwraps some of the technology in our homes, and in the air, that will be making headlines this year. We hear about a possible tightening of regulations for drone owners, and the growing popularity of voice activated "home assistants".

BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones previews CES 2018 in Las Vegas, a major showcase for technology.

Chris Hall, the editor of PocketLint.com discusses the growth of voice activated devices in the home, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home. Also, Apple is expected to launch its voice-activated device, the HomePod, early in 2018.

Reporter Elen Ifan visits an exhibition in Bangor's Pontio centre which explores our relationship with robots.

Alan Daulby meets Drone Technology lecturer Rob Bolam and some students at Wrexham Glyndwr University to discuss the varied and innovative projects that drones can be used for, and the proposed regulation changes for drone owners.