What Is the Internet of Things? | Mashable Explains

You've heard of smart homes and fitness trackers, but have you heard of the Internet of Things? The latest video in our Mashable Explains series takes a look at these cool gadgets.

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[cjxgraphics]

Great, my fridge had a virus, froze everything, and keeps playing that Rick Roll song!

[genovalinde]

I love it when the electricity goes off.😂

[ARMANDMICHAEL]

"My ex still uses my Netflix, and now I get his recommendations on my fridge"

[SeraphX]

How is using BT or even a WiFi connection considered "connected to the Internet"?  If the item stores the data and you transfer it via a cord into an app, then the item has nothing to do with the Internet.

[PorscheEver]

Lol, "innernet" and "dadda"... Got to love the Americans...

[genovalinde]

Do you get the feeling that Google is done? Me too. I mean 3.

[TheYusufPatel]

I hate the idea of things learning my habits. That data, however trivial is now in a database.

[SunSchrody]

So Mashable thinks they're TED now. 

[sudhindrak]

When will the mole on left ankle be internet enabled? That will be the day when I get convinced that we have moved to a higher age.  

[josephbongiorno]

I have yet to see anyone describe anything 'tangible' when discussing the internet of things. it seems to me, just another way to market 'smart' devices...

[effeKtSVK]

is this advertisement for ctOS from Watch_Dogs?  

[adnanmustafa]

I think I'm infatuated by this girl. Thanks for the video, although I could not focus my attention on anything besides you.