Welcome to the World of Smart Objects
The internet of things is a buzzphrase that's become almost meaningless. Is it a toaster that texts? Is it a fitness band on your wrist? Is it a wireless camera in an infant's room? Sure, it’s all of those things and more.
These days, it’s not much of a surprise that objects can sense things and communicate. You very likely have an uber-sophisticated sensor and communications system in your pocket or purse—capable of tracking your steps, capturing an image, and ordering your groceries. (I hear some people even use them to make phone calls!)
What might be surprising, is that it's not hard or expensive to make a sensing, communicating object yourself. And making smart objects can be rewarding, fun and even ...
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