Internet of Things? What Things?
Internet of Things (IoT) What is IOT and why is it in my things? Well, let's clarify that the internet is not in your things... not really. Internet of things, according to the class lectures, "[...] consists of computing devices imbedded in everyday objects [...] enabling them to send and receive data." There are two categories that IoT devices can be put in Smart home and connected home. A smart home is a device that serves as a hub for all devices within a home. On the other hand, connected devices are multiple devices in use within a home. These days we have many sources of Iot in our homes. Now, we have smart refrigerators, smart ovens, and even smart clocks. I used to think this was all because we were lazy but i have now noticed that a lot of the appeal is in personalization. A smart watch, for example, can track your fitness and give you tips on how to optimize your workout. A smart fridge can see what groceries you need to buy and if you are bored, maybe you c