Who’s the fairest of them all? Staring in the mirror in the morning may be about to get a whole lot more depressing, as an Italian research team launches the first prototype of a smart mirror equipped with sensors that will give you the once-over for more than cosmetic purposes.

Research into a new smart device called the ‘Wize Mirror’ is being funded by the EU. It could play a vital role in getting people to change their habits and prevent disease — but how safe is a mirror in our bathroom that connects to the internet and stores our information?