internet of things
noun/ˌɪntənet əv ˈθɪŋz/
/ˌɪntərnet əv ˈθɪŋz/
usually the internet of things
[singular] (abbreviation IoT)
- the connection of devices within everyday objects via the internet, enabling them to share data
- From smart refrigerators to web-enabled teddy bears, the internet of things has never been more extensive.
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