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

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Etymology

Origin of internet of things

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

"Behind these numbers lie investments in wearables, sophisticated video analysis tools, and Internet of Things devices," he added.

From Barron's

Impinj describes itself as an “Internet of Things” pioneer, referring to its chips’ role in tagging everyday products for computer systems.

From Barron's

The modern world generates enormous amounts of data through artificial intelligence and the "Internet of Things."

From Science Daily

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