internet of things

or Internet of things

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a network of everyday devices, appliances, and other objects equipped with computer chips and sensors that can collect and transmit data through the internet. : IoT

Word History and Origins

Origin of internet of things¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

The risks have ballooned in recent years as our houses have filled with more and more web-linked devices - from games consoles to fitness trackers, doorbells and even dishwashers, also sometimes referred to as the "internet of things".

From BBC

"It's our idea for an integrated device that could harvest ambient thermal energy and convert it directly into stored electrochemical energy in the form of a supercapacitor or battery with applications for the Internet of things and distributed sensors," said Warren, the senior author on a new study that demonstrates a proof of concept.

From Science Daily

Professor Junsuk Rho, the lead researcher, stated: "I believe that our newly developed metasurface, designed to operate across multifunctional and wide-frequency ranges, will prove invaluable in energy harvesting, most notably in the eco-friendly utilization of ambient energy. This technology, along with its applications in structural health monitoring, wireless sensing, and the Internet of Things, holds great potential for significant contributions across diverse fields."

From Science Daily

She said the mark has “the power to become the worldwide standard for secure Internet of Things devices.”

From Los Angeles Times

The rapid expansion of wireless networks, the Internet of Things, and cloud-based services has placed significant demands on underlying radio frequency systems.

From Science Daily