Internet access is no longer confined to your computer or mobile device; wristwatches, door locks, refrigerators, and other items are becoming internet-enabled. This network of interconnected items and gadgets exchanges data and feeds new applications for consumers, businesses, and governments. It's been dubbed the "Internet of Things." Once limited to items having an internet connection, the Internet of Things has evolved as a category to cover a variety of technologies that enhance network applications, such as real-time analytics and machine learning artificial intelligence. The most well-known example of IoT today is smart home technology, which includes gadgets like lights, thermostats, and security systems that a homeowner can operate via their smartphone.
