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internet of things

American  
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


Etymology

Origin of internet of things

First recorded in 1995–2000


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Long viewed primarily through the lens of smartphones, the company is now demonstrating broader earnings power across automotive, the internet of things, and AI-driven applications.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Growth was driven by automotive and internet of things segments, while handset sales fell 13% amid a memory shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

In Jiangsu, he sought to revive a struggling manufacturing expo dedicated to the internet of things.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023

San Francisco-based ForgeRock provides identity and access management solutions for consumers, workforce and internet of things devices.

From Reuters ● Oct. 11, 2022

She says that implanted payment chips are just "an extension of the internet of things".

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2022

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