2013 Forecast: The Internet Of Things Is Changing Your World, So Pay Attention

The Internet of Things — you see the term daily and hear people debate about how its full inception will happen, even more so with Consumer Electronics Show right around the corner (January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas).  And, by now, you’ve seen the statistic that 50-100 billion devices will be connected to the Internet within the next few years over and over again. You get it: the Internet of Things is being created as we speak.

But, enough with the how and the what for a moment, let’s take some time to focus on the why. Why should you care if a physical thing is connected to the Internet? Why does it matter? Are these connected things going to change your life?

The answer, in short, is yes. Here are just some of the ways that the Internet of Things will impact the way we live — ways that the Internet of Things will help us to live longer, create businesses that are more productive and profitable and develop methods to save our planet and improve the quality of life.

Food that Talks
The Problem: Our Food System
The modern food system, one of the most debated models in our world, directly affects our daily lives. We’re generally aware that we lack vital information about where our food comes from and how fresh it is. Increased access to this information means healthier people and added sustainability to our entire food system.

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