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

"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

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2022

Yes, the internet of things — our things — is coming alive around us, digitally frisking us as we walk by to see if we’re carrying anything of interest.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2022