Eye on the IoT: An Intro to the Internet of Things - Hiring Upwork

The Internet of Things (IoT) is made up of the everyday objects and devices we use, with a key difference: everything is computerized, with network connectivity built right in. These IoT devices can be almost anything: sensor-enabled buildings, bridges, or pavement; 'smart' vehicles, appliances, and devices; or, wearables like the Apple Watch, Google Glass, or Fitbit. And with sensors and technology like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)--one-way communication from objects to nearby mobile devices--when we're close to an IoT object, our phones can listen for signals, get information, or control these objects. Experts estimate that the IoT will consist of almost 50 billion objects by 2020. This has massive implications on nearly every industry--and the amount of network traffic and data we'll be creating and consuming.