The most time-saving tech inventions of this century, according to Brits, are air fryers, virtual banking and contactless payments. A survey of 2,000 adults found that instant messaging apps and online appointment booking were also seen as significant time-saving advancements.

Four out of ten people depend on self-checkouts at supermarkets to save time in their daily routine, while one in five believe voice-activated assistants are a useful tool for saving a few minutes here and there….