Just when you thought you had the Internet mastered, something new crops up on the horizon.
One of the newest advances that will likely revolutionize the world is the Internet of Things (IoT).
If you haven’t heard of this, you’re not alone, but this idea is fast becoming a realization. Simply put, the IoT refers to how it is possible to remotely control and monitor just about anything via sensors and, of course, your Internet connection – from opening your home’s garage door from your office to the level of dog food remaining in your pooch’s bowl.
This concept recently gained definition at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference when the company unveiled two applications for iOS8.
The first was the HealthKit app, which lets users keep up with health and fitness data without wearing an actual tracker. The other was the HomeKit that can remotely control electronic devices like lights and cameras at home. [Read more…] about How The “Internet of Things” Will Affect Small Business