Smart Meters fitted to peoples homes exploded across Sacramento this week following a power surge. The meters, which spy on energy consumption are similar to the ones that the government is planning on fitting at ruinous expense to every home in Britain.

It’s unclear why the smart meters exploded, but Techno has never heard of a good old fashioned analog meter blowing up. Will the government roll back its £11 billion plan to plant a potential smart bomb in every house?