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The burgeoning internet of things (IoT) stands poised to change our world in ways as profound as the dawn of the Internet age, if not more so, by merging the physical with the digital. 2016 saw IoT begin to realize its potential.
Here are our picks for the most significant IoT trends in 2016, as illustrated in 18 stories from the past year.
Envisioning a new world with IoT
Connected cars and fitness monitors are well-established IoT devices in the public imagination at this point, but IoT is also already trickling into our world in other profound ways, from utilities, to retail, municipalities and more.
How IoT makes electricity generation more efficient
With the help of GE Power, the New York Power Authority is leveraging sensors and predictive analytics to reduce unplanned downtime and make its 16 generating facilities and more than 1,400 circuit-miles of transmission lines more efficient.
How the internet of things is revolutionizing retail
The world of retail may never be the same, thanks to the internet of things (IoT) and its network of connections linking the physical and digital worlds in an ecosystem of computers, smartphones, stores, vehicles, wearables and more.
Internet of Things poised to transform cities
Local, state and federal government officials agree that smart cities initiatives, enabled by the Internet of Things, is set to transform municipal life. Water management, energy conservation, transportation, public safety and the environment all stand to benefit.
Chick-fil-A stays cool (and safe) with IoT sensors