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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


Etymology

Origin of internet of things

First recorded in 1995–2000


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However, the larger scale and stronger cash generation of Xiaomi’s internet of things and internet services segments, compared with previous smartphone downturns, should provide a buffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Long viewed primarily through the lens of smartphones, Qualcomm is currently demonstrating broader earnings power across automotive, the internet of things, and AI-driven applications.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

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

From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023

It would also target improving the global competitiveness of manufacturers in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, "internet of things" technologies and alternative energy vehicles.

From Reuters ● Jan. 11, 2023

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

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2022

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