"Smart, Internet-connected objects (aka “the Internet of Things” or “IoT”) are becoming more and more common. For example, internet-connected printers, thermostats, lighting systems are now widely available. For the moment, the main advantage of buying a “smart” object over its “dumb” equivalent is that a “smart” object can be controlled from a smart-phone, and from everywhere in the world. Which is convenient, but not really revolutionary. However, the interesting question is: what is it going to happen when most objects around us will be internet connected? In other words: what will be the true impact of the internet of things? "
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https://teamupstartup.com/blog/how-the-internet-of-things-will-change-the-world/