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The Internet of Things (IoT) is, via Wikipedia, a “network of physical objects … embedded with electronics, software, sensors and connectivity to enable it to achieve greater value and service by exchanging data.” Or, more simply, it’s when a plethora of different, everyday stuff is equipped with sensors that communicate with each other and relay information. The most famous example of a smart object that can included in the Internet of Things is probably the Nest thermostat, which can receive weather information from the internet and send out back about how it is used…
The Internet of Things: Marketing Bonanza or Privacy Nightmare?
