What’s with this “Internet of Things”?

What’s with this “Internet of Things”?

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You may have heard about the Internet of Things and not known what the term meant. It’s basically a collection of object connected to your life and the internet. We’re talking everything from your smart phone to your fitness tracker. Cool stuff, but fraught with privacy issues.