internet of things

American

Or Internet of things

noun

Digital Technology.

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

Example Sentences

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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

Semiconductors are necessary to power other key technologies, including quantum computing, the internet of things, artificial intelligence and fighter jets, as well as mundane items like cars, computers and coffee makers.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2022

The internet of things was a big fad, and turned out a lot of great companies.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2022

Sales are also growing for variety of chips for cars and for "internet of things," or IoT, applications.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2021

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