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
In Jiangsu, he sought to revive a struggling manufacturing expo dedicated to the internet of things.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023
She says that implanted payment chips are just "an extension of the internet of things".
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2022
Lockheed's strategy of facilitating the military "internet of things" has failed to gain traction with investors, analysts have said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 14, 2022
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