But in actuality, the IoT is pretty advanced and its progress into everyday life was gradual, if underwhelming.
Why didn't the IoT take off more explosively? Basically, because smartphones fulfilled the majority of niches that were promised by the IoT. Why put screens and sensors into everything if a single smartphone does 70% of all that and in a more practical, economical, and ergonomic way? But that just meant that the IoT itself had to adapt to this changing reality...
Eight IoT predictions for the next decade
The internet of things (IoT) is everywhere today. From TVs to thermostats to lightbulbs, it seems like virtually every piece of technology today has an internet of things version somewhere. It’s only going to grow from here, too.
While smart devices are already all around us, the IoT is still in its early stages. Here’s a look at the top eight predictions about where it will go in the next decade.