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IoT
Short for Internet of Things. The concept of connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet (and/or to each other). These may be anything from mobile devices and headphones to washing machines or coffee makers.
| First released | 1999 |
| Developed by | Kevin Ashton |
| Used by | Swisscom, OASIS, Wiring |
Interesting facts
Some of the biggest challenges in IoT are privacy and security.