IoT - The Internet Of Things

The basic idea is that since computing devices are getting smaller and cheaper, and wireless network technology is becoming ubiquitous, it will soon be feasible to have trillions of tiny, networked computers embedded in everything (Naughton, 2015). Thus enabling communications between lots of different 'things', sharing of data and information. Where will all this data go? who will have access the data? There are also implications on security and a whole range of issues facing IoT but be assured, it will happen, its already happening.

So what is all the talk about?

At its core, IoT is simple: it’s about connecting devices over the internet, letting them talk to us, applications, and each other. The popular, if silly, example is the smart fridge: what if your fridge could tell you it was out of milk, texting you if its internal cameras saw there was none left, or that the carton was past its use-by date? (Kobie, 2015).

A few videos to help but this subject is changing so keep an eye out for developments.
Stick with this first video from Android Authority (2015) it gives a good account of the real thing and what holds the IoT together. A little bit techie but it helps to give the bigger picture and introduces the issues that may well influence future developments.




This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. There’s a new buzz phrase in tech circles these days: The Internet of Things. And it’s promising to be bigger than the Internet and the World Wide Web ever was. But what is it? And how will it impact our everyday lives? Will it help me? Should I be worried? Published on 17 Dec 2014




References

Android Authority (2015) What is the Internet of things (IoT)? Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S64s3GrZlSM (Accessed: 1 June 2016).

Kobie, N. (2015) What is the internet of things? Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/may/06/what-is-the-internet-of-things-google (Accessed: 1 June 2016).

Naughton, J. (2015) Should we be worried if our homes are soon smarter than we are? Available at: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/dec/06/smart-homes-security-risk-internet-of-things (Accessed: 1 June 2016).

TEDx Talks (2014) What is the Internet of things? And why should you care? | Benson Hougland | TEDxTemecula. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AlcRoqS65E (Accessed: 1 June 2016).