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

In Jiangsu, he sought to revive a struggling manufacturing expo dedicated to the internet of things.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 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

Warren Jones, SailGP’s chief technical officer, likened the catamarans to extreme internet of things devices.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2022

She says that implanted payment chips are just "an extension of the internet of things".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2022

These services will cover maritime, internet of things and data solutions, he said.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2021