Internet of Things, The: How Smart TVs, Smart Cars, Smart Homes, and Smart Cities Are Changing the World

by Mike Miller

How the Internet of Things will change your life: all you need to know, in plain English!

The Internet of Things (IoT) won’t just connect people: It will connect “smart” homes, appliances, cars, offices, factories, cities… the world. You need to know what’s coming: It might just transform your life.

Now, the world’s #1 author of beginning technology books has written the perfect introduction to IoT for everyone. Michael Miller shows how connected smart devices will help people do more, do it smarter,
do it faster. He also reveals the potential risks—to your privacy, your freedom, and maybe your life.

Make no mistake: IoT is coming quickly. Miller explains why you care, helps you use what’s already here, and prepares you for the world that’s hurtling toward you.

--What is IoT? How does it work? How will it affect me?
--What’s realistic, and what’s just hype?
--How smart is my “smart TV” really? (And, is it watching me?)
--Can smart IoT devices make me healthier?
--Will smart appliances ever be useful?
--How much energy could I save with a smart home?
--What’s the future of wearable tech?
--When will I have a self-driving car?
--When will I have a nearly self-driving car? (Hint: Surprisingly soon.)
--Is IoT already changing the way I shop?
--What’s the future of drones, at war and in my neighborhood?
--Could smart cities lower my taxes?
--Who gets the data my devices are collecting?
--How can I profit from the Internet of Things?
--What happens when the whole world is connected?
--Will I have any privacy left at all?

Genres: Business

337 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2014

Reviews

[Frank]

너무 입문자용이다.

IoT 관련 기술에 대해서 보려고 했는데 IoT가 앞으로 어떻게 세상을 바꿀지 드론,스마트홈,스마트 의료 등으로 설명한다.

[Blair]

A good simple to read overview on the Internet of things (IoT). The company I worked with - IMS - is a world leader in the connected vehicle space and we are pioneering some of the major developments of the IoT space.

As our company becomes more well known I'm asked to join more speaking engagements - panels, discussions, thought leadership etc. - so it's good to keep abreast of the developments in this space.

While this book is good for laymen it's a little bit too basic for our needs. As a result I found it difficult to read and hard to resist the temptation to skip over the easy parts.

[David]

Good practical introduction to IoT. Does a very good job of relating IoT concept with technologies everyone is familiar with. Covers the entire consumer IoT spectrum pretty well. It does lack in long perspective but does a good job of explaining the possibilities.

[Delhi Irc]

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[Jeff]

Not too technical. Pretty basic stuff covered. Raises some good questions for debate.