Internet of things Internet of things The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of devices, vehicles, and home appliances that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity which allows these things to connect, interact and exchange data. IoT involves extending Internet connectivity beyond standard devices, such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, to any range of traditionally "dumb" or non-internet-enabled physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with technology, these devices can communicate and interact over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. The definition of the Internet of things has evolved due to convergence of multiple technologies, real-time analytics, machine
The Internet of Garbage The Internet of Garbage The Internet of Garbage is a 2015 non-fiction book by journalist and lawyer Sarah Jeong. It discusses online harassment as a threat to the useful functions of the internet, and argues for new approaches to managing the issue. The book was reissued in 2018 with a new preface by Jeong. In 2015, "Forbes" published "The Internet of Garbage" in 2015 as part of their ""Forbes" Signature Series" of e-books. In 2018, "The Verge" reissued a "1.5" version of the book with a new preface by Jeong after she joined the editorial board of "The New York