The Internet of Things

We have the internet, social media, the break from broadcast systems and many other contemporary catchphrases. But what’s next?

Imagine a world where your air conditioner talks to your phone which talks to your fridge which talks to your laptop which talks to your underwear?

Whether such a conversion is necessary is immaterial; it’s going to happen, nay, it’s happening already. With 5G data architecture just around the bend, there has been more and more talk about a little something called  the ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ . Simply put, the IoT is a network of  devices –  be they cars, buildings, watches, clothing or any other item – so long as they can send and receive a wireless signal.

Optimistically, advantages include the formation of a world in which the actual idea of ‘connecting’ will recede into the background as we will never be disconnected to begin with. The IoT promises  fluid integration and sharing of information between devices. If you get an email while cooking dinner, why not see it on your fridge?

Samsung’s new fridge has a 21/5 inch LCD screen, music streaming, apps and internal cameras to provide live coverage of your fridge’s internals.

 

The OMbra tracks heart rate, breathing patterns and a slew of other biometrics. It sends this data straight to your phone, or assumably, any other component of your network.

 

 

Smarts socks: why not.