internet of things
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of internet of things
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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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
"We've got 6G networks coming, new mega-constellations of satellites, connected automobiles, the internet of things - all of that demands new uses of spectrum," Davidson said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 15, 2023
In Jiangsu, he sought to revive a struggling manufacturing expo dedicated to the internet of things.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023
These smaller "leading edge" chips are more powerful, which means they go into more valuable devices - supercomputers and AI, the internet of things.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2023
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