From the course: Securing the IoT: Privacy

Exploring IoT devices

From the course: Securing the IoT: Privacy

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Exploring IoT devices

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- [Instructor] Today there are many different types of IoT devices that boost productivity and improve efficiency in our homes and businesses. In this segment, we'll learn how IoT devices can transform the way we work, live, and play. Researchers have discovered approximately half of all consumers have purchased at least one smart device and 70% plan to buy an in-home IoT product within the next few years. Manufacturers are rushing to create IoT devices, including wearable tech, luggage, and even devices for our pets. The massive deployment of all IoT products evolved simply because people started to ask, can we? And the answer is yes, yes, we can. I'm here at this website that outlines the top 10 IoT announcements at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. I'll scroll down, where we can take a look at this chart, and here we can see some of the most popular IoT implementations. Leading the trend is smart homes, with devices created with the goal of a more streamlined home that is easier to manage. However, we also see IoT devices in healthcare, wearables, energy, and utilities. Billions of devices and sensors on the Internet of Things rarely sleep and are constantly gathering zetabytes of digital information. The tidal wave of data dumped into storage repositories offers both challenges and opportunities. IoT data can enable companies to have a competitive advantage and create new opportunities. The key is to harness the data, analyze it, and turn it into useful information to make decisions. The IoT can increase productivity and shape our world. As technology continues to advance, the impact of IoT devices will bring in a new era of communication and convenience. Now, let's test your knowledge. Discuss how IoT devices can transform the way we work, live, and play. You can record your answer on the Challenge worksheet.

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